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  Coffee Cake is one of my favorite cake vehicles, as you may have noticed. This one features summer fresh peaches, but don't not make it if you don't have any–frozen works just fine–just not quite as delicious. As a matter of fact, sub whatever fruit you like.

  This cake can be a simple coffee cake for a summer brunch or the star of the show dessert offering. Use homemade lemon curd or just buy a jar! I glazed the latest one I made and it was perfection!

  Flank steak is a highly flavorful and inexpensive cut of beef. This treatment makes it extra fancy and special but is so easy to make. The roll can be prepped in advance and then grilled at service time. Use any soft cheese you like, such as Boursin, Goat or Feta.

  This is such a quick and simple cake to whip up for a summer evening supper. Serve it with fresh berries, or serve it with homemade jam. The original recipe is called Gateau au Yogurt and is traditionally made using the little glass "jar" that yogurt comes in in France. This recipe is used […]

  Such a typical Texas Hill Country Breakfast, made even more authentic with the Ranchero Red Sauce. I'm teaching a class this summer on canning this sauce (sign up!) so I'll post the recipe later. In the meantime, a canned Enchilada Sauce will do the trick, just not as wonderful! Anyone who knows me well […]

  This is the perfect winter supper for company, Tuesday nights and leftovers! The prep is quick and easy, the cook is long and slow but for the most part, hands off. Adapted by Food52 from the blog- Dinner: A Love Story by Jenny and Andy…http://www.dinneralovestory.com In addition to being a great dish to make […]

  Here's my favorite Sugar Cookie Recipe that I have posted before, but it bears repeating, cause they're that good, and easy, and delicious. And perfect for a Valentine's Day Treat

  I love a good Bolognese–sometimes called "Ragu". It doesn't really need to cook for hours and hours to be rich and flavorful. The prep is about 20 minutes, cooking time is 30 minutes once you have everything in the pan. I call this "Rustic" because I coarsely chop everything instead of mincing finely. If […]

This is such an easy, yet fancy presentation for a special dinner night. Prepare the packets ahead time if you like then pop them onto the hot sheet pan.     Chicken En Papillote    1 large zucchini, peeled and trimmed 1 large carrot, peeled and trimmed 1 tablespoon cold butter, cut into little thin […]

Chocolate for Breakfast. Yes please. Just add Coffee

  Here's another recipe that screams fall!

  These scones are great anytime, but in the fall they really hit the spot.