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Cranberry White Chocolate Cheesecake

The perfect holiday cheesecake.

A pecan shortbread crust topped with a cranberry glaze filling topped with white chocolate cream cheese filling. 

 

Well worth the effort. 

Let's make one. 

A Wonderful Thanksgiving Day

A perfect Southern California day for a Thanksgiving Day potluck luncheon. 

 

 

Artisan Chocolatier

Here in the East County we have an European chocolatier, from Austria to be specific. 

 

Want to meet her?  

 

Lentil and Walnut Salad

Lovely lentils dressed with a delightfull vinaigrette then topped with scallions and nuts. Another Silver Palate cookbook winner. 

 

Want an easy and crowd pleasing dish? you have to try this. 

Homemade Corn Tortillas

Hot off the comal, the fragrance of a fresh hot corn tortilla wafting around you, enticing you into taking that first bite of tortilla heaven. 

 

Sounds corny I know, but were talking corn tortillas, a little piece of heaven in your hand. 

I made these to go with the albondigas soup.

Grab your masa and let's get busy. 

Homemade Albondigas Soup

An aromatic brothy soup with delectable minty meatballs and vegetables. 

 

Oh so tasty, let's make some. 

Pear Apricot Tart

A buttery almond crust topped with fresh pears and dried apricots,

♪ "these are a few of my favorite things." ♪

Want to make one? Here's how...

 

Beef Stew Oh yummmm

Beautiful chunks of beef along with carrots, celery and leeks. Throw in some diced red potatoes later and you have a great beef stew. 

 

I was thinking I'd freeze some for later but it didn't last that long.