These red, white and blue cheesecake-stuffed strawberries come together in minutes and are perfect for festive Fourth of July treats. They'll be the hit of your backyard barbecue or potluck picnic this weekend. Yesterday I packed up the car with the kids and headed towards … [Read more...] about Red, White and Blue Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries for the Fourth of July
Recipes
Rosemary Grilled Scallops and Creamy Gruyère Polenta
Grilled scallops are covered in fresh rosemary and placed atop a pillow of creamy Gruyère polenta. This is backyard barbecue at the next level. For the seafood haters, we'll have grilled lamb chops to grace the polenta, too. Don't you fret. There's this panic that's sort of … [Read more...] about Rosemary Grilled Scallops and Creamy Gruyère Polenta
Homemade Ginger Ale for Summer Evenings
Summer is here. Cool off and take refuge from the sun with some homemade ginger ale, perfect for sitting by the pool, with rum as a cocktail or with dinner on the patio. (Note to self: finish patio construction.) Most days, my mornings are hectic. I get up to the sound of … [Read more...] about Homemade Ginger Ale for Summer Evenings
Creamy Grilled Artichoke Dip and Green Valley Organics
This dip features grilled artichokes, spring onions and creamy sour cream and cream cheese for a side dish to pair with all your favorite summer meals. This creamy grilled artichoke dip will soon be a summer favorite. We made ours with Green Valley Organics Lactose-Free Sour … [Read more...] about Creamy Grilled Artichoke Dip and Green Valley Organics
Salted Maple Grilled Bananas for Big Banana Night at Caribe
A new way to utilize your grill: for dessert with salted maple grilled bananas, served up on thin ginger cookies with just the slightest bit of chocolate for a new take on the traditional s'more. Plus, an evening with fellow foodies at Caribbean restaurant Caribe in St. Paul for … [Read more...] about Salted Maple Grilled Bananas for Big Banana Night at Caribe
