Archives: Spring

Classic Strawberry Shortcake

April 24, 2013 | By andrea | 3 Comments | Filed in: Baking, Comfort Food, Dessert, Recipes, Spring, Summer.

Classic Strawberry Shortcake is one of those recipes you need to know how to make: easy-to-make biscuits layered with juicy strawberries and freshly whipped cream…heaven! It’s the perfect dessert for Spring and Summer! My biscuit cutter is a little smaller than 2 1/2″ so I got a few more biscuits out of the batch. I like to use coarse • Read More »

Risotto with Salmon, Lemon, Fresh Herbs, and Ricotta Salata

April 11, 2012 | By andrea | Comments Off on Risotto with Salmon, Lemon, Fresh Herbs, and Ricotta Salata | Filed in: Fish, Main Dish, Recipes, Rice, Seafood, Spring.

Now that we’re shedding our winter coats and embracing a new season, a longing for lighter, brighter, fresher foods also emerges. This delicious salmon risotto, spiked with fresh herbs and lemon, is a perfect Springtime meal! As with any risotto, it requires attentive stirring while adding broth in small increments. Other than that, though, it’s easy to prepare. The recipe calls • Read More »

Cinnamon-Rhubarb Muffins

May 15, 2009 | By andrea | 6 Comments | Filed in: Baking, Breakfast, Muffins, Recipes, Spring.

These moist and tender muffins are a great way to show off a seasonal Springtime ingredient: rhubarb. The muffins are slightly tart and slightly sweet with a delicious cinnamon-sugar topping.  I like them best the day they’re made when the muffin tops are still a little crunchy. Trim away any rhubarb leaves from the stalks (they’re • Read More »