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Zucchini and Farfalle

This great compound butter is very easy to make. The recipe yields enough in order to make a batch that can be kept in the freezer. From the roll that will be formed, cut what you need and defrost in the refrigerator a day before using. Let the butter sit at room temperature for thirty minutes before cutting medallions and serving on steaks, veal chops and hamburgers.

This take on the classic Mexican tres leches cake is generously topped with tequila-spiked whipped cream and sweet, juicy summer berries.

This recipe breaks all the rules of Southern biscuit making; there’s no shortening to cut in, and you don’t even roll out the dough. The results are remarkable and even a novice can turn out fluffy, perfect biscuits in minutes.

The name says it all!

Perfect for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, the right colors too.  It makes me sad that I forget about pavlovas, they are SO good, SO pretty and SO easy to make.  They are just little clouds of goodness and make the perfect ending to any dinner.

If you have never had them, they are basically meringues made into a little bowl, that happen to look like a cloud.  Perfect for dessert after a big heavy meal.   They are so light  and airy.

Every chocolate chip cookie recipe I've tried has had something to love. This recipe is no exception. It's similar to other recipes that I've made, since it uses melted butter. Instead of just melting the butter, you take the butter to it's delicious nutty browned butter state. Browned butter will definitely be in my ultimate chocolate chip cookie recipe.

I absolutely love napa cabbage. First off, it’s so pretty – think cabbage gone glamorous. It has great color – all shades of bright green – and texture. Then, pair that with a whole bunch of green onions and cilantro, then some crunchy, sweet snow peas and toasted slivered almonds. Whisk up a deliciously sweet and tangy sesame soy dressing and drizzle and toss just before serving. People will be asking who made the salad.

A delicious breakfast recipe using two of my favorite ingredients--bananas and peanut butter.