Posts Tagged ‘fruit’

Peaches n’ Cream on a Shortbread Crust

Monday, August 17th, 2009

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Summertime is the perfect time to highlight fruits in baking. Peaches are absolutely perfect right about now, so I searched landolakes.com and found a simple tart recipe, Peach Custard Tart, to take advantage of this juicy fruit. (more…)

Pineapple + Pollo (Chicken) = Perfecto!

Monday, July 20th, 2009

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Fresh. Summery. Simple. Yummy! These are the words that came to my mind when I took my first bite of this fabulous Glazed Chicken with Pineapple Salsa.  Did I mention that it looks gorgeous on a plate? (more…)

A Red, White and Blue Celebration!

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

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Each 4th of July finds my family celebrating at a friend’s home at a nearby lake.  This celebration gathers together many families and multiple generations from toddlers to grandparents, and even great-grandparents.  Swimming, boating, lawn games and just plain old good conversation fill the day.  And of course, there is great food!  Everyone brings something to grill and something to share.  The resulting smorgasbord is an outstanding display of homemade delights.  Baked beans, fresh salads, garden vegetables and tasty snacks cover a minimum of three large tables.  But, the dessert table is the crowning glory!  (more…)