Cooking Method: Assembling
Limoncello Tiramisu
One of my daughter Grace's favorite desserts is Tiramisu. I wanted to try something new. I made this Limoncello Tiramisu - actually that is a lie. My husband made it. I bought the ingredients and he threw it together. The hardest part about making Tiramisu is finding the @&%#$! ladyfingers! It's super lemony and delicious.
- Prep: 6 hrs
- Yields: 10 Servings
White Grapefruit Tiramisu
White Grapefruit is a fresh, citrusy spin on the traditional Italian dessert.This light and fluffy White Grapefruit Tiramisu is made with Layers of grapefruit soaked ladyfingers, silky smooth mascarpone, and cream.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Crunchy Toffee Buckeyes
I was watching the Valerie Bertinelli cooking show and saw her make these Crunchy Toffee Buckeyes and given the fact that I was born in Cleveland Ohio, I thought I better try them. They are really good, but insanely sweet. The photograph doesn't exactly do them justice!
- Prep: 35 mins
- Yields: Makes 32 buckeyes
Santa Fe Corn Salad
This Santa Fe Corn Salad is easy to throw together and is perfect for a side dish or lunch meal. This summery salad is a crowd-pleasing, make-ahead recipe that everyone loves.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Fresh Fig, Burrata with Basil and Balsamic Glaze
Fresh Fig, Burrata with Basil and Balsamic Glaze is what you make when you have a fig tree with ripe figs and burrata. I served this and people were hesitant until they tried it. Let's just say it was gone in a flash.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Chicken & Broccoli Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing
This Chicken & Broccoli Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing is a great salad to serve on a hot summer's night. I've always loved things you can made ahead.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Grilled Chicken and Soba Noodles with Miso Vinaigrette
This Grilled Chicken and Soba Noodles with Miso Vinaigrette is from Cooking Light Magazine and is perfect for a warm summer evening. You can make the whole thing ahead of time and eat it chilled with a lovely glass of wine.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Radish Crostini with Lemon Cheese Spread
Radish Crostini with Lemon Cheese Spread makes a great hors d'oeuvres for a party. It's light, lemony and very refreshing.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Brie with Honey & Rosemary
What do you do if people stop by around the cocktail hour? Brie with Honey & Rosemary is less than five minutes to prepare!
- Prep: 5 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Caramelized Onion Cranberry Compote Cream Cheese Crackers
Hosting a party is stressful, whether it's a small get-together or a holiday fête for a crowd. The key is making as much food ahead of time as possible, so all you have to do day-of is reheat and do a little last-minute prep. These Caramelized Onion Cranberry Compote Cream Cheese Crackers can be made ahead and will be a crowd pleaser.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: Makes 1 cup











