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Plum, Rum and Almond Upside Down Cake

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CHEESY CORN CUSTARD

WITH 2 COMMENTS

A scrumptious and surprisingly easy side dish with lots of opportunity for variations.

APPLE CRUMBLE

WITH 3 COMMENTS

One of my year-round favorite desserts is a fruit crisp. In the summer I make it with fresh peaches, nectarines and berries. In the winter I use apples and pears. It takes a few minutes to prepare and is always a crowd-pleaser.

UPPER EASTSIDER GIN COCKTAIL

WITH NO COMMENTS

And I didn't think I liked gin! This light, refreshing, herb-infused cocktail will make you to a gin enthusiast.

GINGER SMASH CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL

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Muddled ginger, fresh mint and lemon are the bases for this very special holiday cocktail. You may like it so much you will want to make it all year long.

RACK OF LAMB

WITH 6 COMMENTS

Rack of lamb is a special treat that is surprisingly easy to make. You will love this simple herb-crusted recipe.

ROASTED PROSCUITTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS

WITH 2 COMMENTS

This is so easy, I hate to even call it a recipe. There is nothing original about it, but it is a great appetizer to pull out of your hat on short notice or when you want to wow without a time investment.

BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH FINES HERBS AND WALNUT OIL DRESSING

WITH 4 COMMENTS

Fines herbes (no that is not a typo) and walnut oil transform a simple butter lettuce salad into a refreshing, palate-cleansing, stand-out, but non-competing accompaniment to your main course.

AVOCADO MASSAGED KALE SALAD WITH ORANGES AND TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS

WITH 5 COMMENTS

An avocado spa treatment for your kale mellows this cantankerous crucifer, and eliminates the need for a separate dressing. You will be hooked on this super easy and delicious way to prepare one of earth's most healthy foods.

HAWAIIAN CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING