Citrus and the sultry tastes of butter and fresh raspberries adds a substantial amount of zing to this classic favorite. Looking for a wonderful baked good to brighten anyones day, or your own? A little bit of sunshine and this lemon honey vanilla bean pound cake will radiate light into your day. Pair with a cup of coffee for a glorious mid-morning or afternoon treat. Local berries add a wonderful amount of zing to this sweet treat.
Pan seared mushrooms, spinach, garlic and onions delicately blend together with a soft ricotta mozzarella and parsley marinara sauce to simultaneously compliment one another. Tasting of sun-ripened Italy, this delicious dinner is sure to be an all-time favorite with any company. Sprinkled with parmesan and a light drizzle of olive oil, all I can say is Bon Appetite!
This baked good wafts smells of banana and chocolate throughout the house on a rainy day, cinnamon and nutmeg adding a delicate touch to the loaf. An added kiwi, spoonful or two of yogurt and homemade apple sauce and you have yourself a tasty treat fit for breakfast or anytime you find a sugar lust rush a heading your way.
A light, fragrant bread emphasizing the savory taste of olives, jalapeños and cracked black pepper corns. After rising on top of a steaming pot of water, this loaf turned out to be a wonderful compliment to a hearty winter soup. The chili pepper and cayenne pepper spicing folded delicately into the center of the loaf, yielding bread that pulled apart gently. The middle of the loaf was spicy and suited the soup admirably.
Bell peppers, kalamati and green olives, feta and mozzarella garnish this luxuriously pizza into a layered greek treat fit for the Gods themselves.
Roasted onions complimented by garlic, jalapeño and bell pepper make up this quiche. Sautéed and marinated leeks add a kick with just a touch of cilantro to garnish this sweet and savory dish. Beaten into the filling, honey yogurt and thyme added a wonderful sensation to your taste buds, especially with the additional topping of rosemary and black pepper to accent it’s sweetness just so.
Blueberry waffles will brighten any morning when paired with plush sunny side-up eggs, topped with pan seared local mushrooms from the farmers market. A hint of thyme and chile peppers on the mushrooms as they sear adds just the right amount of spice to this otherwise sweet dish, the perfect wake up for Saturday morning with a light glaze of maple syrup.
Honey Lemon Greek Yogurt compliments this delightful breakfast or light desert dish with just a touch of delicate sweetness in contrast to the tartness of the local apples.
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