‘Tis the season to be cooking and baking! I haven’t posted here in a while.  Life happened, as it does. But with the holidays approaching, I know many of you are spending more time in the kitchen, even if you’re the kind of person who’s perfectly happy with cereal for dinner (no judgment, I’ve been there!). Cooking can be fun, and a good recipe is the perfect place to start. So I wanted to hop back on here and share some of my favorite recipes that I’ve collected over the years, ones I think you’ll really enjoy. Today, I’m starting …

I love hosting a brunch because you can serve breakfast, lunch, or a combination of both.  I prefer serving both plus a little something sweet.  (No menu is complete without dessert of course!)  With Easter and Mother’s Day (aka brunch holidays, maybe it’s a Spring thing?) right around the corner I thought that I’d share some of my favorite recipes that I’ve served at bunches of brunches that I’ve hosted in the past. A dip (with chips and/or crackers):  Corn Guacamole An egg dish:  Breakfast Tart or Bacon, Egg and Cheese Skillet Strata A savory dish:  Butternut Squash, Kale and Sausage or One Pot …

My husband is great at reading me, sometimes scarily so because he might know something about me before I even know it.  When my husband and I eat out for dinner and order dessert, he knows that I will pick a chocolate dessert, not like that takes much of his skills to know.  I always gravitate to my precious chocolate desserts so if you know me even a little then you know sorbet will be my last choice.  Let’s face it, if I’m spending calories on dessert I’m going to go for something I know I’ll love. This chocolate tort …