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Penne Pasta with Smoked Salmon

 

 Smoked salmon is delicious on its own, but it’s heavenly when combined with penne and tomato cream sauce! This pasta doesn’t contain huge amounts of butter or heavy cream so it’s surprisingly light. It also has English peas, lemon zest and fresh dill to balance the flavors. Dinner Party and […]

Beans and Veggie Soup with Braised Pork

 

 This hearty, spicy soup is full of spices, beans, veggies, and tender pork pieces! I make this pot several times during winter, and it’s so yummy I never get tired of it. Begin with Braised Pork Shoulder Tender pieces of braised pork shoulder and braising liquid make wonderful broth for […]

Orange and Currant Loaf Cake

 

 Enjoy this holiday season with fluffy, moist Orange and Currant Loaf Cake! Oranges are in season and this loaf cake pairs the zesty brightness of oranges with the rich, sweet notes of currants. Candied Oranges and Dried Currants I love making candied oranges during this time of year! Candied oranges […]

Cranberry and Rosemary Pumpkin Biscuits

 

 It’s pumpkin season which means it’s time for warm and comforting flavors of Fall! What better way to enjoy this season than by indulging in freshly baked pumpkin biscuits with Rosemary leaves and plump cranberries? Rosemary, Cranberries and Pumpkin Puree I love adding multiple flavors to biscuits and I made […]

Puff Pastry Pear Slab Pie

 

 Apple pears are in season, so I decided to bake a puff pastry pear slab pie. I know this is my third post in a row with a puff pastry recipe, but you can’t go wrong with pies and tarts made with puff pastry.! What Are Apple Pears? Apple pears […]