What this shortcake lacks is fresh, cut strawberries. Because they're in the sauce, people. It makes it easy to bring places and to make ahead. Plus, I made strawberry malts with the sauce later. Rave reviews from my dad, the king of the strawberry malt. When we were growing … [Read more...] about Lemony Shortcake with Strawberry Sauce and Whipped Cream…and Maybe a Little Ice Cream Too
Recipes
Smoked Salmon for the Rest of Us
Followers of this blog know that when it comes to fish, salmon is the family favorite. It is readily available, affordable when purchased in bulk, and quite versatile as evidenced here, here and here. We do salmon many different ways and they're all quite tasty, but in my … [Read more...] about Smoked Salmon for the Rest of Us
Traditional Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce
In the car today, telling you about cheesecake on my laptop. We're on our way to the Boundary Waters, although I wish we were already there. Or at least to Duluth. Duluth is where this trip starts to get exciting. There's a lake to look at. Trees. Rock faces scattered … [Read more...] about Traditional Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce
Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
If you saw Ole's Greek burger post, you may have been left wondering what kind of summer salad you'd pair that with. (I know you were.) It's not like a regular, ol' creamy coleslaw would do the trick there. And something about putting tzatziki sauce on your burger doesn't … [Read more...] about Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
Burgered Out? Go Greek
Summer is great, picnics, pot lucks and back yard grill outs are plentiful, especially in Minnesota where these types of activities are off limits for six months out of the year. Unfortunately for us, this situation can lead to busy schedules and multiple engagements per week. … [Read more...] about Burgered Out? Go Greek