refreshing use for those citrus peel from any recipe

A light creamy coffee chocolate gelato/ice cream

great fudge treat for kids that the adults will enjoy too

This southern classic and tropical experience is a luscious collision of carrot cake, banana bread and Italian cream cake.

This is a perfect snack cookie that has a tender crispy exterior and a chewy-cakey interior with a taste of cinnamon and hint of nutmeg.

this squash soup is made with squash with other veggies made savory with Herbs de Provence and roasted

Just a bit late for peanut butter day but plenty of time to work on PB Cookie day on June 12

Meatloaf leftovers - Call it a meatloaf soft taco??? Meatloaf (hot or cold) atop spring mix and topped with blue cheese dressing (or the dressing of your choice - like ranch maybe) all rolled in a soft flour tortilla.

This recipe makes a great meatlof that works for either smoking or baking. For the glaze I usually use my own homemade sauce but any sauce will work; make extra for glazing ribs or serving atop pulled pork. The lefover meatloaf makes a great sandwich

Freshmade Italian Sausage prepared with chicken, savory herbs and spices, then smoked to perfection.

I made this one for the family gathering for Thanksgiving this year, but why wait this is great for anytime of the year.

My favorite confection for the holidays is Butter Toffee that's a bit expensive if you buy it but fairly simple to make if you follow a few rules.

No time like the present to enjoy the fresh in season bing cherries and no better way to enjoy them than in this frozen concoction with chocolate and almonds too.

There just no better destination for fresh strawberries than to end up in this creamy frozen confection.

This is a perfect cooler for these unseasonably hot days this spring. Fresh fruit in season is preferred for this refreshing sorbet but frozen will work in a pinch as well.

Okay, not a true sorbet, considering the cream, but more so than a gelato or ice cream; at any rate it is a delightfully creamy frozen concoction!

Okay, not a true sorbet, considering the cream, but more so than a gelato or ice cream; at any rate it is a delightfully creamy frozen concoction! It's gonna be a hot day and you need a nice 'pick me up' to help you survive the heat.

The light sponge cake and whipped cream with the addition of the fresh cherries make a light refreshing summer dessert. This is always my older son's request for his birthday cake when the first cherries arrive in late spring.

A wonderfully creamy touch of cocoa with a touch of coconut that is sure to please your sweet tooth.

These eggs are great alone or mixed into potato salad, or try using for a nice twist with deviled eggs.

One of my favorite ways to prepare salmon is to hot smoke it, also known as kippering. The salmon is rubbed with specially prepared dry brined that imparts the spices of the brine and then lightly smoked until buttery delicious.

A rich creamy gelato with the flavor of a rich coffee cheesecake. This recipe is adapted from recipes in Making Artisan Gelato.

This recipe makes a light-crispy-chewy sugar cookie. I developed the recipe from reviewing a number of sugar cookie recipes. This one is quick and easy since no rolling is required; simply scoop and bake.

The smoky mix of the maple syrup and Cajun spices creates a smoky-crunchy-candy-glazed nut with the perfect blend of maple sweetness, salt and heat with a hint of hickory smoke. A health snack for anytime!

I developed this recipe and it has become one of my all time snack favorites for any time. The are easy to prepare and realtively healthy as well. I get frequent requests from family and friends. They make great gifts too.

This recipe is inspired by the Chocolate-Covered Hi-Hats from Elinor Klivans in em>Cupcakes! More

Rich with carrot sweetness and a touch of clove, with tangy cream cheese for balance. More

Simmered for 12 hours in a chili-tomato base, this traditional pork and corn stew has incredible depth of flavor..... More

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