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Lemon Curd

Lemon Curd

Lemon Curd is so bright and flavorful.  Perfect with berries, dolloped on cakes or layered into a lemon meringue pie.  Nothing screams Spring, like a dessert made with fresh lemons!  This version is sweetened with honey for a truly decadent and refreshing treat. You will 

Simple Braised Lamb

Simple Braised Lamb

Braising is an effortless cooking method which creates a wonderful texture and develops beautiful, rich flavors in any meat.  Next to pan searing, this is my second favorite way to prepare meat.  This impressive and surprisingly simple dish will wow your guests.  The best part about 

Vanilla Yogurt Frosting

Vanilla Yogurt Frosting

This simple frosting is very versatile and is a healthier alternative to sugar-laden icings.  I try to utilize yogurt in as many applications as possible because of it’s many health benefits- full of calcium, probiotics, which are great for boosting the immune system and helping protect against ulcers and other digestive issues.

Vanilla Yogurt Frosting

  • 1 32oz container plain greek style yogurt, strained
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4- 1/2 cup honey

For best results, strain yogurt overnight to 24hrs to remove any excess moisture for a more cream cheese like texture.  Here are some tips.

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together strained yogurt, vanilla and honey.  Add in enough honey to reach desired sweetness.
  2. Frost cake or use a fruit dip.

I use a yogurt cheese maker, I think it is a great investment and use it alot.  Strained yogurt can be used to make dips and is a great replacement for mayonnaise and sour cream in recipes.

– Try it on my Gooey Pumpkin Pie Cake or Carrot Cake!

Gluten Free Carrot Cake

Gluten Free Carrot Cake

Carrot cake is not something I usually make, as I am a big chocolate person. However, I was asked for a carrot cake recipe a few times and decided to give it a try.  I started with my recipe from culinary school as a base and 

The soup that saved my life…

The soup that saved my life…

Ok, so I’m going to be frank with you, I am not a writer, don’t claim to be and don’t try to be.  My blog usually consists of a short blurb and a recipe.  There are alot of beautifully written blogs out there, they seem