Good food feeds the soul
Life is too short to skip dessert. These are the sweet recipes that have earned a permanent place in our kitchen — from Portuguese-inspired olive oil cakes to Southern classics with a sophisticated twist. Good food feeds the soul, and so does a really good dessert.
Strawberries are in peak season here in Portugal. So, I couldn’t resist popping some in the oven to make Balsamic Roasted Strawberries with Pink Peppercorns. I served it over a no-bake lemon cheesecake for dessert over the Easter holidays. This recipe is so freaking easy. …
I used to LOVE pineapple upside down cake – until we realized I was allergic to pineapple. Yep, seriously, I am allergic to pineapple. Weird one, I know. Regardless, it’s left me without a replacement for that ooey, gooey yumminess that only upside-down cakes can …
Banana bread is one of the ultimate comfort foods, feeling like a weighted blanket on a cold night. Warm, dense, slightly sweet, leaving you feeling loved. Add in chocolate and zucchini like I did in this Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread recipe and it’ll satisfy any …
The hubby and I enjoyed our two months in Ireland over the summer of 2016. Such a beautiful green country with some of the best tasting milk and butter that I’ve had anywhere thanks to the year around grass supply. It’s easy to think Irish food is …
Forget the roses this Valentine’s Day and give chocolate. As in Deep Dark Chocolate Cake with Salted Dark Chocolate Buttercream Icing. Homemade says that you put thought into your gift idea. Plus, everyone (well most everyone) LOVES chocolate. And this cake is LOADED with chocolate. …
I have the perfect holiday treat for your holiday dinner this year. It’s a Basil-Infused Lime Curd Tart with Cranberry Orange Compote, complete with drizzles of dark chocolate, whipped cream and more fresh basil. Not only is it DELICIOUS but it looks like the holiday on a …
Thanksgiving leftovers. It’s both a love and hate affair. Turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, corn, green bean casserole, stuffing and cranberry sauce. So tasty on Thanksgiving Day. But after lingering in the fridge for days, we grow weary of their presence and just wish …
I don’t know about you but it’s been a stressful week for me. First, we had a sewer pipe break and flood the basement of our housesit home and then Trump was elected president. WOW! The world would be a much easier place to live …
Originally published December 2014. Updated September 2026. “C is for cookie, that’s good enough for me…” There’s something about these Triple Ginger Cookies that always makes me sing the Cookie Monster song. I’m not really sure why, but click here to listen as you eat …
Originally posted November 2014. Updated August 2026. Okay, I’ve got a confession to make. I’m normally not a huge pumpkin pie fan. I’d rather make sweet potato. In my humble opinion, most pumpkin pies really aren’t that good because they lack in real flavor. Kinda …