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• Triple-Layer Chocolate Macaroon Cake by François Payard

  

  This month's #ProgressiveEats event will require some Calgon Bath Salts. You definitely need to get yourself in the frame of reference to be 'taken away' and no... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Summer Campari Cocktail

  

  One thing I never have to worry about is running out of ideas for cocktails each week. I've got more ideas than I have time to develop them but even so,... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mixed Greens Salad with Smoked Mozzarella and a Warm Roasted Garlic Dressing

  

  Over the past several years I've slowly but surely segued away from anything close to a 'standard' salad. I can't remember when I had one with lettuce, tomato,... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Authentic Cubano Sandwich

  

  Have you seen the movie 'Chef' (Jefe) with Jon Favreau? I seldom go to the movies; preferring to wait until they are available at home but my friend Jane and... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baileys Salted Caramel and Espresso Baked Doughnuts

  

  Please don't yell. I know, I know; it's cocktail day. But I was stuck in the middle of a dilemma. Where you are it might be sunny and bright and you're seeing... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Rice and Egg Bowl with Salmon and Peas

  

  Inspiration really does come in all forms. I know some people peruse volumes of cookbooks and magazines with photo spreads before them until something kicks in... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Caramelized Garlic, Spinach and Mushroom Tart

  

  I used to regularly make recipes from the pages of Bon Appetit Magazine, most often from their RSVP section where they share restaurant recipes requested by... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Orange Marmalade Margarita

  

  Go on, share all your photos of flowers and tree bursting with blooms. I don't care. Much. I'm buying blooms so I don't travel down some rabbit hole of... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Grilled Asparagus with Garlic and Parmesan

  

  If I did a simple poll I am betting that if asked, 'Did you like asparagus as a kid?' that the majority response would be something dramatic like 'EW!' or... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mad Men Manhattan and Mushroom Pâté

  

  I was sent a couple of gorgeous glasses from my cousin who had split up items from my Aunt Eddie and Aunt Patsy's estate. Sadly one of them was broken in transi... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Asian Sweet Bread

  

  This month's Progressive Eats is different for me. As we've worked our way through each other's virtual homes all of the events planned by our monthly host... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Strawberry Basil Margarita

  

  I know better but I've done it again. Eager to have spring start and not content to just buy some basil at the grocery store, I decided to purchase a couple of... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Leek, Bacon, Garlic and Thyme Smashed Potato Cakes

  

  Yes I just did another recipe recently for smashed potatoes; guilty as charged. As a matter of fact, it was because of that effort that I'm posting this one... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Espresso Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting and a Rum Drizzle

  

  Did you know that March 25th has been deemed Chocolate Peanut Butter Day. I'm not sure who makes up a calendar that dedicates days to food but I'm all for it. I... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Heath Bar Baked Cake Doughnuts

  

  I caved; I saw a bandwagon and I jumped on it. And I'm hooked too. What you say? Homemade baked doughnuts. I'll be honest, although they sounded easy I didn't... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spiked Bulletproof Coffee

  

  Have you heard about the craze over coffee with butter in it? It's a new fad and you know I'm not all that keen on fads. But I was curious so did a bit of... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chocolate Chip Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting

  

  Today is the last of Food Network's series on Comfort Foods; as we move into spring, our theme will transition to Sensational Sides; watch for some grilling fro... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• German Chocolate Macaroons

  

  You say Macaron and I say Macaroon but despite the almost identical spelling and similar pronunciation, the end result is worlds apart. That didn't use to be th... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Guinness Float with Irish Cream Ice Cream

  

  Ready to get your Irish on? Here's a fun twist that will liven up any party! If you've never had a Guinness Float well, I was with you until the other day.... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Smashed Potatoes with Lemon, Garlic and Scallions

  

  This weeks choice for The Food Network's #ComfortFoodFeast Series is potatoes. Seems appropriate since potatoes are synonymous with Ireland and St. Patrick's Da... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES