Recipes

A co-worker assembled this delicious strawberry shortcake with frozen strawberries for a birthday party. She said she couldn't say she made it because all she did was cut the strawberries and add sugar. Once it's done, you can have this yummy cake in 30 seconds!

A low-fat, low-sugar trifle that the whole family will love! I find that the pudding is usually set by the time I am done adding the other layers so it can be eaten right away. If not, chill in the fridge until the pudding is set. Keep refrigerated (especially if it is warm.)

This is always a hit at our family reunions. And this recipe has saved me when I've needed a last minute dessert.

This strawberry cheesecake dump cake is assembled quickly from cake mix, cream cheese, strawberries, and strawberry pie filling. It's especially delicious served warm with a scoop of ice cream.

Chef John's strawberry sando, a Japanese-style fruit sandwich, is delicious, fun to make, and very, very pretty. The flavor is simply strawberries in sweet cream, so use the sweetest, ripest strawberries you can find.

This easy recipe for shortcake was given to me by a friend. It was her mother's recipe, and it has become one of my favorite summer dessert recipes. These fabulous cakes sop up all the strawberry juices, and the touch of nutmeg sends them over the top!

These tahini butter cookies melt in your mouth, with nutty, savory notes from tahini.

This carrot potato gratin is nicely cheesy, and really tasty. You'll love the combination of sweet carrots and potatoes, and it is a pretty, golden-brown gratin.

These honey lemon roasted carrots combine the sweetness of honey, the brightness of lemon, and the aromatic flavor of mint; an ideal addition to any spring gathering or festive Easter or Passover table.

This copycat Panera creamy tomato soup is a classic soup— comforting, slightly tangy, and with a vibrant color. In this recipe, roasting the onions and garlic intensifies the flavor, and heavy cream enhances the soup's rich texture.