Happy Monday, friends! I know, it’s supposed to be 52 Sunday Suppers. The truth is Sunday breezed by so fast with the rest of the weekend I’m not sure I’ll ever catch it. So there you have it… It’s Monday morning and I’m cleaning the ovens. I know, right? Sometimes when I feel overwhelmed and the thought of all those…
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Balsamic strawberries
Strawberries + balsamic vinegar = YUM Two ingredients. Two delicious dishes. Talk about a twofer! When Susie suggested a yummy soda pop pork recipe, I knew simple berries would be the perfect addition for a light springtime supper. And guess what? Balsamic strawberries are equally delicious for a salad AND dessert. Balsamic Strawberries Slice 3 cups of strawberries. In a…
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Shrimp Pot Pie & Lemon Shortbread Bars
Our oldest daughter’s nickname is Anna Banana, but these lemon bars are all hers. While Anna Lemon clearly doesn’t have the same ring to it, she gets all the credit for these delicious lemony squares. Honestly, this was the first time I’ve actually made these lemon shortbread bars myself. I missed her in the kitchen when I was squeezing lemons and…
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A Valentine’s Day Dinner
It’s a big week y’all. Full of tradition and reasons to gather at the table. Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, Valentine’s Day At our house, we’ll serve up piles of pancakes for Shrove Tuesday, begin our 40-day Lenten journey on Wednesday, and celebrate a 10th birthday on Valentine’s Day. I have to admit, I’m a little overwhelmed thinking about the week, but…
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Roasted Chicken, Asparagus Tart & Chocolate Pudding
That’s Mrs. Kravitz chopping tomatoes. The only thing slightly off about this photo is that my friend isn’t wearing an apron. In the decade we’ve been neighbors I’m not sure I’ve ever seen Mrs. Kravitz prepare a meal sans apron. We didn’t set out to have friends over for dinner this week. But plans shifted, Littles scattered, and by Friday…
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Double Layered Chocolate Espresso Cake
If you love chocolate, this cake is for you. If you love espresso, this cake is for you. If you love espresso & chocolate, this cake may be accompanied by a celestial chorus. Really, there is not much more to say about this chocolate espresso cake. I know it’s mid-January, and normal people are still thinking about detox diets, new…
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