Most people know stuffed grape leaves by the name Dolmas. While many cultures and families across the globe create their version of this Mediterranean favorite, mine happens to be a recipe from Assyria. I learned to make Aprah Du Zayto from my friend Suheyla – and believe me they are one of the best! Everyone who eats a Suheyla’s table …
Melt in Your Mouth Cranberry Orange Creme Fraiche Bread
Melt in Your Mouth Cranberry Orange Creme Fraiche Bread is a new creation born out of a desperate need to quickly use up an embarrassing amount of frozen cranberries I collected at the end of the holiday season this year. That’s when they are the cheapest to buy and perfect for freezing. It was a great idea until my freezer …
Elderflower Syrup
Elderflower syrup is an easy to make syrup packed with the essense of citrus and floral. Use it in a variety of delicious ways including ice tea, mixed drinks, ice cream, and dessert topping, dressings, jams and more.
Tiramisu Kahlua Pudding with Fresh Berries
Tiramisu Kahlua Pudding with Fresh Berries is inspired by the classic Italian Tiramisu dessert everyone loves. This make-ahead dessert is simple to prepare and you can easily make it kid-friendly by omitting the Kahlua liqueur. An excellent choice for an after-dinner dessert or a mid-day treat!
Old-Fashioned Pickled Beets
Easy to make Old-Fashioned Pickled Beets marinated in vinegar and spices to create a delicious side or condiment for sandwiches, burgers, salads and more.
Mediterranean Fig and Walnut Jam
Mediterranean Fig and Walnut Jam is a hardy spread packed with fresh figs and crunchy walnuts bathed in a lightly sweet jam. Infused with a touch of cardamon, the vague taste of sweet pine creates a wonderful Mediterranean flavor that pairs beautifully with pork and ham, spread over toast, served with goat cheese and crackers, as a topping over flatbread, …
Grandma Bertha’s Rhubarb Pie
Grandma Bertha’s Rhubarb Pie is a family favorite passed down for generations in my family. Bertha was my belly laughing German grandmother whose heart and home was filled with an abundance of love for family and friends, including her eight children and eighty-seven grandchildren, counting up to three generations while she was still on this earth. That’s a lot of …
Crab Apple Roll Ups
Along with colder weather and fall approaching, crab apple season will soon be in full bloom. There are many delicious ways to prepare this tiny tart fruit, but my favorite way to use crab apples is by creating dehydrated fruit roll-ups. My neighbor has a huge crab apple tree in her front yard that produces hundreds of gorgeous apples. A …
Berries and Cream Sugar Cookie Pizza
The fourth of July is upon us once again and if you are planning to host or attend an Independence day gathering with friends and family, Berries and Cream Sugar Cookie Pizza is the perfect dessert to make! This four-ingredient dessert is super easy to make and you can decorate it for the occasion using your favorite fruit combinations. I …
Berries and Cream Sugar Cookie Pie
Berries and Cream Sugar Cookie Pie is a dessert I learned to make after buying my favorite round stonewear baking pan by Pampered Chef. This pan is one of the most versatile cooking pieces I own and this recipe is one I often make with it. This gorgeous dessert is so simple to make and a definite crowd pleaser. Though …