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Lemon Wedding Cake
I was excited for Katherine's wedding and the cute purple cake she wanted. So when the weekend finally arrived I was ready to bake! A lemon cake with lemon curd filling was the request. I believe in fresh cakes, not frozen, just because I like to maximize flavor and texture. That and I make cakes on ... more
By GoodThingsCatered 1 week ago
Caribbean Coconut Cream Pie
A favorite recipe of mine for a few years now, this pie is made to please. Smooth and sweet pastry cream has a wonderful bite of coconut, a crust dotted with creamy macadamia and a kick of lime for a refreshing taste. And finally a decent picture to share it's goodness.... more
By GoodThingsCatered 1 week ago
Almond Scented Cake with Fresh Raspberry Filling
A simple cake for a fun afternoon bridal shower - this one was one of my favorites. Not because it was difficult, or especially extravagant but because it was easy to put together and full of light summery flavors. Almond scented cake is one of my favorites, giving a subtle warmth of flavor to the often extra-sweet white cake. And ... more
By GoodThingsCatered 1 week ago
Independence Day
Thank you to all those who fight for our freedom.Have a happy and Safe 4th of July.One Year Ago: Easiest Ice Cream Cake more
By GoodThingsCatered 1 week ago
Apricot Bars
A fun way to make some treats out of the boxes and boxes of apricots we picked. These bars are sweet, juicy and have a wonderful complex flavor built up with added lemon zest, cinnamon and coconut on top. A lovely dessert for a seasonal picnic lunch.... more
By GoodThingsCatered 1 week ago
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
The most delicious cookies make the best cookie bars. These bars could not be easier to put together and taste just amazing. I often substitute white chocolate chips and chopped macadamia for a special treat. If you do this, a pinch of ground cinnamon adds perfect flavor. You can't go wrong with chocolate chip bars.... more
By GoodThingsCatered 1 week ago
Graduation Fun
Lots of parties and lots of new recipes coming this week. But for now, here's a sneak peak of the fun baking that has been going on!Graduation cake made of layers of vanilla cake and chocolate cake and vanilla butter cream.... more
By GoodThingsCatered a few months ago
Strawberry and Tomato Balsamic Tart
An amazingly smooth compromise between sweet and savory, this tart was the perfect piece for our ladies luncheon. The pastry is flaky and soft while the sweet strawberries blend into the savory tomatoes with the flavor of aged balsamic pulling it all together. The perfect addition was a light spring salad with tart goat cheese and we had an absolutely ... more
By GoodThingsCatered a few months ago
Grilled Corn and Arugula Salad
A very simple, bright and delicious summer side - this grilled corn and arugula salad was the perfect dish with our steaks on the grill. It complimented threw in a bit of Parmesan cheese for a delicious addition. The dressing of lime, butter, a bit of chili worked perfectly to cool the red onion and play up the sweetness of ... more
By GoodThingsCatered a few months ago
Sweet Lemon Rhubarb Bundt Cake
A perfectly simple dessert for the season, this sweet lemon rhubarb cake is sure to please even the rhubarb-weary. The sweet and soft lemon cake holds the soft and fruity rhubarb pieces like a pillow while the flavors play perfectly with one another. No rhubarb? No problem. Substitute large pieces of strawberry or whole blueberries and this cake is equally ... more
By GoodThingsCatered a few months ago
A Strawberry Soiree
As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, it is the perfect time of year for outdoor entertaining. Dining casually underneath the trees, tables are dressed in white, decorated with baskets of berries and favors of homemade preserves give a pop of color to each plate. The menu is simple and studded with seasonal fare. Finishing the meal ... more
By GoodThingsCatered a few months ago
Spiked Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade
With the days getting longer and the weather getting warmer, there is nothing more delightful than spending time talking out on the porch. The quintessential porch drinks are ,of course, iced tea or lemonade. So I took this great tradition and dressed it up for the season. Strawberry rhubarb syrup what is left over after draining strawberries and rhubarb ... more
By GoodThingsCatered a few months ago
Strawberry Rhubarb Tarts
Strawberry and rhubarb are a classic spring combination. One of my very favorites, I love making a pie or tart every year when rhubarb comes to the market. This year, I couldn't resist and for a simple little ladies luncheon, this combination in a small tart worked just perfectly. Delicious on it's own, or even better with a ... more
By GoodThingsCatered a few months ago
Lighter General Tso Chicken
I have had this recipe bookmarked for quite some time now (over a year, really). I had almost forgotten about it until last week when I was planning meals and totally out of ideas. Scrolling through my reader I found this recipe and put it on the list. I'm so glad I did because this recipe is super simple ... more
By GoodThingsCatered a few months ago
Sharon’s Sweet Banana Whoopie Pies
A good friend of mine shared this recipe with raving reviews. Loving banana flavor and happy to try it, I was eager, but not sure what to expect. I was more than pleasantly surprised to concur with her reviews and love these cookies. The cookies themselves are soft, fluffy and just delicious. Sweet little pillows of soft and delicious banana ... more
By GoodThingsCatered a few months ago
Fresh Focaccia Loaves
I love the smell of rising dough. The yeast bubbling and rising with flour is just so comforting to me. So this weekend, to savor some of the last cool morning weather I made some bread for the week. Topping simple focaccia with olive oil, rosemary and sea salt is just fine, but why not branch out. I made four ... more
By GoodThingsCatered a few months ago
Mediterranean Style Red Snapper in Parchment
A fun way to prepare fish, this recipe is easy, has easy cleanup and is quick to finish cooking. Any nice white fish will work for this recipe. Fresh lemon gives the fish a fresh taste and very little salt is needed to flavor due to the olives and capers added. A great healthy way to enjoy fish.... more
By GoodThingsCatered a few months ago
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Asparagus
This may be a simple side dish, but certainly a delicious one. Roasting potatoes bring out the sugars while the butter and salt give an added flavor. Add some fresh green asparagus to the mix and fill out the flavor with a hint of roasted garlic flavor and this side dish can compliment any spring meal.... more
By GoodThingsCatered a few months ago
Grilled Lemon and Garlic Artichokes
One of my favorite treats to buy at the store are fresh artichokes. I've loved them since I was little. There is nothing like preparing gorgeous, fresh artichokes to dress your table for a meal show your company that they are special guests. When I made a simple grilled dinner for friends I dressed up the table with these wonderful ... more
By GoodThingsCatered a few months ago
Wild Salmon Fillets with Sweet Strawberry and Tomato Salsa
While perusing market ads the last week I set my sights on obtaining some beautiful wild Alaskan Sockeye salmon. So rich in color it almost looks fake and so rich in flavor, all it needs is a little salt, pepper and a squeeze of lemon. This time, however, I was excited to use the delicious flat of strawberries in my ... more
By GoodThingsCatered a few months ago
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