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Gingerbread Cake with Warm Lemon Sauce

Gingerbread Cake with Warm Lemon Sauce

Lots of spices and flavors go into this recipe to make a delightfully, delicious, warm fall dessert full of autumn flavors. Molasses, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger pair wonderfully with the fluffy lemon sauce! This wonderful cake was a family favorite from my...

Hollandaise Sauce

Hollandaise sauce is super-easy to make. I realize some people are afraid to make it, but the key is patience and attention. You can’t multi-task at all while making it. Just put the ingredients in a pan over the lowest setting heat possible and stir, stir,...
Vegan Sweet Potato Pie

Vegan Sweet Potato Pie

If you want a vegan pie crust recipe, see the Vegan Pumpkin Pie recipe as it is included there. I gave up making my own pie crusts years ago, I had too many do-overs. My grandmother said you either have “pie hands” or “cake hands” and I...
Traditional Aperol Spritz

Traditional Aperol Spritz

The original Aperol Spritz recipe uses just three ingredients in a 3-2-1 proportion of Prosecco-Aperol-Tonic Water. As with any drink you can adjust the proportions depending on your taste. To cut back on alcohol, just up the amount of tonic water and add a little...
Creamy Cauliflower Pea Salad

Creamy Cauliflower Pea Salad

The original recipe calls for regular mayonnaise, but you don’t lose anything by substituting a plant-based one in. You can add more mayo if you want it a little bit creamier. The combination of fresh dill, peas, and cauliflower makes an exceptional summer...
Pan-Roasted Cauliflower with Cumin and Pistachios

Pan-Roasted Cauliflower with Cumin and Pistachios

This is a delightful and flavorful vegetable side dish. This recipe combines the earthy taste of cumin and coriander seeds, the vibrant zest of lime, and the crunch of toasted pistachios to create a dish that’s both delicious and visually appealing. The...