Sheet cakes: big items for the big game. I needed to do something quick and easy since I was doing so many other tasks to prepare. I went with a boxed devils food cake since I had a box mix in the cupboard. Now the upgrades: instead of the water, I did espresso coffee and then added…
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Seafood Spinach Pappardelle
At the Warrenton Farmers Market, I got there early enough so I could get in on the fresh pasta. Pasta Ilgatto was there and brought seven kinds of pasta and five kinds of sauces all of which were mouth watering. I went with some spinach pappardelle which was excellent. I got some seafood mix to complement it…
Cranberry Orange Pecan Cuffins
Think of a cupcake and a muffin having a baby: not as heavy as a muffin, not as light as a cupcake. Also, why does everyone forget about the cranberry after the holidays? The only place to find them is in the dried fruit or the frozen section. I used dried cranberries. The pecan tip is…
Meyer Lemon White Chocolate Pancakes
My neighbor gave me some Meyer lemons (yes – she grows them inside), so I felt pancakes would be a great flavor delivery vehicle. To balance the tartness, I added some white chocolate and blueberries . I replaced the buttermilk with whole milk and the Meyer lemon juice to make home made buttermilk – just more Meyer…
Lemon Tiramisu
I love lemons of all sorts. In this case, I’m making a spin on the classic Tiramisu. I’m not a coffee fan; I use it in baking, but I don’t drink it. So I used the components of a tiramisu but substituted lemon flavor for coffee. Ladyfingers, mascarpone, and whipped cream all come to the party, but lemon vodka…
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