Showstopper! This Roast Leg of Lamb glistens with a blackberry glaze and is the ultimate meal for the holidays or a special occasion. Thank you to Albertsons and Safeway for helping me share this recipe with you. I’ve never been one to take the easy route when it comes to entertaining, and the first New…
Blackberry Maple Iced Tea Recipe
Brewing your own iced tea is easier than you could imagine. Use summertime fruit, such as blackberries, to make a low sugar, healthier version. It wasn’t until the Snapple phenomenon hit when I was in high school that I actually started to appreciate iced tea. Before that, iced tea was something that the adults drank…
Puff Pastry Dessert Tarts with Lemon Mascarpone & Fresh Berries Recipe
With the Memorial Day long weekend and summer barbecuing season just around the corner, I knew it was time to come up with a quick and easy dessert that won’t leave you chained to the stove while your guests are frolicking in the backyard and drinking your watermelon mojitos. “Quick and easy” are not the…
Thyme Encrusted Salmon with Blackberry Gastrique Recipe
While I am enjoying some summer playtime with my family, several of my favorite food bloggers are sharing their talents with you. Today, Rachel of The Fromagette gives us this very tempting Thyme Encrusted Salmon with Blackberry Gastrique. I first introduced you to Rachel when I made her Creamy Carrot & Jalapeno Soup, which is…
Blackberry & Strawberry Crisp with Gingersnap Crumble Recipe for Father’s Day
The way to my husband’s heart is through his fruit dessert-loving stomach…or packaged up on a plate of Smoky Peanut Mole. Last year on Father’s Day I strayed from the sure-fire rhubarb dessert and made a batch of Dulce de Lech & Chocolate Waffle Cone Ice Cream. It was a risky move, but one that…
Blackberry & Strawberry Lemon Cakes Recipe for Fourth of July & Canada Day
Fourth of July celebrations evoke images of chilled watermelon slices, burgers on the grill, ice cream cones melting as quickly as you can lick them, and spectacular fireworks displays that fill even the most jaded party-goer with awe. If you are firing up the barbecue this weekend, look for some inspiration in The Best of…Grilling…