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Heart Shaped Puff Pastry Pear Tart - Valentines Dessert

Love is in the air... well, Valentine's Day is coming up anyway. So today, I have a simple Heart Shaped Puff Pastry Pear Tart for you, perfect as a romantic Valentine's dessert. This heart shaped pear tart shows a lot of love and care, but really is pretty easy. This would even be a great way to add a homemade finishing touch to a take out restaurant meal, just remember to leave the puff pastry out to thaw before you head off to work in the morning on Valentine's Day. Making the Heart Shaped Continue Reading

Cajun Chicken Appetizers, Mini Open Faced Sandwiches

These Cajun chicken appetizers are mini open faced sandwiches, making them great finger food and very well suited to serve as an appetizer. I do love mini sandwich appetizers and these make for fabulous mardi gras or football party food! These spicy Chicken Open Faced Sandwiches are a great Cajun appetizers recipe and super easy to make too. The little sandwiches are also perfect along with a nice bowl of soup for a delicious lunch. Cajun Chicken Appetizers - Making the Mini Open Continue Reading

Baked Cod with Ritz Cracker Topping - New England Style

Here in New England, Baked Cod with Ritz cracker topping is standard fare. Most every restaurant has this simple fresh oven baked cod recipe on the menu. While some places add a bit of seafood to the cracker topping, others may add some herbs or even top with a tomato sauce. Anyway it's made, fresh fish for dinner is always a treat and this easy recipe is sure to please. I prefer keep my Boston baked cod recipe very simple, though I did include an Italian style option Continue Reading

Baked Chicken Pesto Recipe

Baked Chicken Pesto is a great easy dinner recipe that is flavor packed and versatile. This simple pesto chicken casseole is very quick to prep, so you can focus on making sides or just relax. Baked Pesto Chicken Recipe This quick & easy baked pesto chicken recipe is a great way to use up an end of season abundance of basil. For cost savings, almonds rather than pignoli nuts are used to make the pesto. Italian dressing provides oil, seasonings and a touch of tenderizing tang from the Continue Reading

Baked Asparagus Recipe - Easy Side Dish!

This Baked Asparagus Recipe is a favorite way of making the healthy vegetable in my house. If you are trying to figure out how to cook asparagus in the oven, you will find perfectly roasted asparagus is one of the best cooking methods. It doesn't get much easier than this simple side dish recipe. The recipe is also gluten free and low carb so it fits in with most dietary restrictions. Sprinkle oven roasted asparagus with Parmesan cheese or serve with lemon slices and Continue Reading

Roasted Carrot Hummus Recipe

Roasted Carrot Hummus is a fun twist on classic hummus that features sweet roasted carrots. The carrots which develop a deep caramelized flavor after roasting, adding natural sweetness and vibrant color to the bean dip. The addition of roasted vegetables not only changes the flavor but also makes the hummus visually appealing. The homemade hummus is gluten free, dairy free, and nutrient-rich, making it perfect for a variety of dietary needs. Chickpeas are a staple in hummus, while tahini Continue Reading