This stunning salad is so summer. Made with fresh tomatoes, corn and bell pepper, it almost made me forget that it’s 99 degrees outside today. I love the bright colors. My grandmother always said that you should try to always make sure your table is multi-colored – never put out a meal that is monochromatic! […]

Sometimes you need lunch or dinner, and you just don’t want to fuss with an actual recipe. I had 2 cans of tuna in olive oil and 4 hungry people, and it was lunchtime. What to make? This emerged from improvisation! From the original site: Add Craisins and a chopped apple for sweetness, a handful […]

A Stone Fruit Tea Cake must be one of the best ways to use stone fruit in a cake this summer. From the original site: A Stone Fruit Tea Cake must be one of the best ways to use stone fruit in a cake this summer. Light enough to be a snack to satiate that […]

Three layers of unbelievable deliciousness! Brownie+Cookie Dough+Chocolate= A taste experience of yumminess unparalleled!!! From the original site: Seriously, the best thing that has ever passed through my lips. Super YUM!!! 

I love the addition of couscous to these simple and tasty looking tuna cakes by Can You Stay For Dinner.  Fish cakes of any sort are a great go-to summer meal for us! Fish and chips-type meals like this fella just shout summertime to me. sunshine and ocean and breeze and sand in my sandwich […]

We love to spotlight really interesting food ideas here on foodwhirl, and here is one that definitely qualifies from Lara Ferroni.  Savory rather than sweet donuts, plus chicken and chile?   Awesome! Since I basically started my whole doughnut obsession around Cinco de Mayo with margarita doughnuts, what better way to jump into savory doughnuts than […]

These ‘semi-homemade’ treats use simple pre-done ingredients, like packaged cake mix and icing… looking for quick and simple, but still impressive?   Then this recipe looks good for you! -ed. These are absolutely to die for! Have you had these at Starbuck’s yet? Well, let me tell you, this semi homemade recipe is sooo much […]

Great idea from Just Jenn — perfect for cookouts this weekend or any time you want to chill with your friends! From the original site: It’s Memorial Weekend – if you’re having a party try to make your life easy – ahem – I’m one to talk (party over-doer), but you know what I’m saying. […]

Nongu is nothing but palm fruit which is something similar to jelly like consistency. The abundant water content in the fruit soothes and cools your body. This is found mostly dry dessert areas. You can read more about palm fruit from here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_tree Special Instructions: Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes( Chilling time […]

A simple, comforting, unassuming apple cake, delicious and moist, with the promise of old world charm. From the original site: It’s like an old fashioned cake, almost crossing into a steamed pudding, and holds wonderful old world charm.   

A chocolate tart with a deeply luscious Nutella and chocolate filling, a vegetarian filling, which can be made ahead and is ADDICTIVE! From the original site: …You will not believe how delicious this turned out to be!! Finger-licking good, and well set too. Chocolate and cherries, like chocolate and strawberries, are a combination made to […]

Among all the cheese, Ricotta cheese is the one I love the best especially when it comes to sweet. I believe that ricotta cheese have some wonderful flavours, when it marries with tangy orange flavour in a cake form, it’s a bliss. You’ll definitely enjoy this with your afternoon tea. Special Instructions: Preparation Time: 10 […]

This is a delicious recipe for those of us with a pension towards the orange chocolate combo. These are made with melted chocolate, orange zest and bits of orange flavored chocolate. The frosting on them is smooth, sweet and delicious with a bit of twang. From the original site: I was caught between Chocolate Orange […]

I love meal ideas that let the kids be involved in the process.  This Ricotta Bake by Just Jenn looks tasty and simple to put together. Jenn Says: This is one of my favorite meals. Why? Because I have the kids do most of the work. If your kids are old enough (and you have […]

This gelato was inspired by our neighbors, Sara & Paul, and their wonderful mint juleps that they make for the Derby.  Their recipe is a little nontraditional, as it calls for lemon, but I like their version even better than then typical Mint Julep drink. I love to make gelato.  It’s healthier than ice cream […]

Try these delicious crumb bars! They are flexible, use stone fruit, have oats and are delicious! From the original site: I think this is a great way to use stone fruit in a bake. Fruit and oats offer a great make ahead snack for summer, served chilled out of the fridge! These also make an […]

You’ll have everything in the pantry for these, and you can just scamper in and make them. They’re rich, vanilla-y and addictive — just what I like in a cookie! From the original site: These are so good I can’t even talk about them. My mouth is stuffed full, and I would spray crumbs your […]

I was talking to a friend the other day who is in awe of the ability to cook, without following a set recipe. She doesn’t feel confident in her ability to cook unless she’s following instructions step by step. If you’re a seasoned non-recipe, experimenting chef, this article is not for you. But if you […]

Dessert for Mothers Day.No bake,make ahead & deeply divine – a Chocolate Marquise & vanilla Crème Chantilly with a balsamic cherry sauce. From the original site: I got distracted, landed up at Epicurious and got searching for cherries. Cherry Syrup? Mmmmm, yes please. That sounded good, but underneath was something that sounded even better, something […]

Sooo… It started when I asked my son “What do you want for dinner tonight?”.  Immediate answer: “Macaroni & Cheese”  Translation: Bright orange and from a box of course. Confession: I do have a weakness for the boxed Mac & Cheese, and I do make it better than anyone*, but…. it’s not exactly a healthy […]

There are times when I need a break from chocolate chip cookies. Call me crazy, OK, I’m crazy. As I’ve been looking out in cookieland this week during National Cookie Week I’ve seen a lot of great chocolate options, but I’ve decided to provide yet another no-chocolate cookie. It is chock full of tasty bits […]

Can’t go wrong with coffee and chocolate. Here’s a wonderful Mothers Day Espresso Cupcake recipe! Enjoy!! From the original site: These muffins are great for a coffee loving Mum! Nothing like a deep, delicious espresso cupcake to make the day complete. Dark chocolate pairs beautifully with coffee, and IMHO, a creme chantilly topping might compliment […]

When the weather is gorgeous like this, and the days are long, the last thing I want to do in the evening is be inside cooking dinner.  So I’ve been working on recipes where I can do the prep work ahead of time, then just stick the dish in the oven to bake, while I […]

I love serving this recipe in the spring and summer when the weather is warm and the veggies are at their best! From the original site: Prosecco; the secret to the lightest cold soup on the planet. 

This is a great quick, cheap meal to get your family to the table in less than twenty minutes. The best part?! One pan to dirty. It is cheesy, creamy and tastes just like an enchilada,but takes 1/4 of the time! From the original site: It is that time of the day again. Time to […]