Chocolate Tart with Brown Butter Crust
Chocolate Tart with Brown Butter Crust looks and tastes like a fine restaurant dessert. One slice of this decadence will cost you $11-$15 dollars in a restaurant. But guess what? You can easily make the
Roasted Green Beans and Mushrooms
If you've never tried roasted green beans, you're in for a treat with this recipe. Green beans are a versatile vegetable. Roasting them with mushrooms adds a rich and delightful layer of flavor and texture.
Persimmon Blondies with Brown Sugar Icing
Every year around Halloween time, our neighbor Kevin brings over a bag of beautiful persimmons. He has a persimmon tree in his yard that he protects all summer from birds and animals. His tree
Ground Turkey Meatloaf
Ahhh Turkey Meatloaf. When I serve my family this meal, I feel like I'm taking good care of them.
This recipe combines quickly and makes the house smell lovely as it cooks.
Butter your pan.
Mix it all up.
Press it
Autumn has arrived in Northern California! The days are warm, but the nights are cool and lovely. Trees are sprinkling leaf confetti. Roasting meats and vegetables is inviting again and there are no worries if the oven heats up the
Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
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Caprese Skewers
Perfect for a party, patio dinners, picnic, lunchbox or anytime, Caprese Skewers are a lovely marriage
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