Mexican Pineapple Water, Agua Fresca, is refreshing and delicious. It is basically fresh pineapple sweet water, and it is very refreshing to drink during hot summer months.  Agua Frescas are … Continued

Mini Chocolate Cupcakes with Creme Fraiche will surprise you on how moist and low-fat they are.  The secret to these great chocolate cupcake, is the use of dates in the batter. … Continued

  Minty Grapefruit Sorbet is so smooth and velvety that it makes a delightful refreshing and delicious palate cleanser for your special dinners that is not overly sweet.  The mint … Continued

  Mixed Greens, Caramelized Pears and Walnut Salad Recipe is fantastic looking, delicious, and refreshing salad!  I love the flavor of pears and walnuts, they go so well together.  This … Continued

This delicious Mojito Sorbet recipe was shared with me by Erik Ellestad of San Francisco, CA.  Erik says, “This Mojito Sorbet is a fine refreshing summer sorbet.  If you want … Continued

Molten Chocolate Cakes are individual rich mini chocolate cakes that have a pocket of delicious chocolate sauce inside.  This cake has a brownie-like crust and a warm, creamy “pudding-like center” … Continued

My Mom makes the best ever apple pie and it is truly a delight!   This is the perfect recipe for apple pie for anyone who wants an old-fashioned, tasting pie … Continued

Best Apple Turnovers you will every have!  This is my Mother’s, Dorothy Hagerman, Apple Turnovers recipe.  When Mom made these delicious apple turnovers, our family would actually make a meal … Continued

  This Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Sesame Prunes dish is a traditional Moroccan tagine recipe (the dish is named for the cookware) which typically includes a combination of braised meat … Continued

    With the bounty of fresh blackberry season, my daughters made some wonderful no-cook freezer blackberry jam after spending an afternoon picking berries.  Freezer blackberry jam is easy to … Continued

  These fresh and light Northwest Mini Crab Cakes with Orange Sauce are not only delectable but easy to make and would make an ideal starter course . Every bit as … Continued

Oatmeal Date Squares recipe is from my mother, Dorothy Hagerman.  She originally got this recipe from her Aunt Dale.  As such, I honestly do not know how old this recipe … Continued

Apple Dumplings are a treat worth enjoying!  With apples coming into harvest in the Fall, this is a must make for my family.  When I was young (and that was … Continued

Nothing could be a more typical, totally American, dessert than Strawberry Shortcake.  Plus what could taste better during your local strawberry season?     There’s nothing that says “Hello Summer” … Continued

Orange and Avocado Salad is yummy – especially the dressing!  This is a very colorful and healthy salad to serve your family and friends.   I often substitute Hazelnut oil when … Continued