Published on December 20th, 2023
Christmas cookies help keep the holidays deliciously bright
This delicious spritz cookie recipe comes from our publisher, Andy Scheck, whose mom made them with her cookie press. Spritz cookies are so much fun because you can make all sorts of shapes and decorate them with colorful sprinkles. Cookies presses come in a variety of ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Published on December 6th, 2023
Creamy Bolognese perfectly tops homemade pappardelle pasta
Bolognese or Ragu sauce? What is the difference? They both have meat, onions, tomatoes, herbs and wine. They both adorn pasta, and taste great with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese, so they seem very similar. But, several years ago I learned that Bolognese is made with ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Published on November 22nd, 2023
Decorated and decadent brownies make a festive dessert
When the sweet tooth hits, it's hard to go wrong with a good old-fashioned brownie! They check all of the boxes - rich, sweet, chocolate and decadent. This is a really fun twist on your favorite brownie recipe and it's festive for the holidays. White chocolate chips, ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Published on November 8th, 2023
Savory smoked salmon cheesecakes offer a flavorful gluten-free bite
I wanted to come up with a savory salmon cheesecake recipe and this is so delicious and festive for the holidays. Most of the recipes for salmon cheesecake are not really a cheesecake at all, but rather a salmon cheese spread. This one is actually baked just like a ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Published on October 25th, 2023
The perfect combination of tart and sweet make these muffins burst with flavor
Cranberries and pumpkin are a perfect food combination, especially at this time of year. The colors are so festive, and the flavors are so good together. I use fresh as opposed to dried cranberries for this recipe, and even though they are fresh, mine are most often ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Published on October 11th, 2023
A no-mayo version of Mexican Street Corn
We really love corn and everything about street corn is so delicious, except a few people in my family won't touch mayonnaise. So, I've come up with a version that avoids mayo and we think it tastes even better this way. We used grilled corn to start with, and then ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Published on September 27th, 2023
Crisp apple cider adds flavor boost to pancakes, perfect for fall
It's definitely apple season, and with that comes delicious apple cider. One of my favorite childhood memories is my mom giving us powdered sugar donuts and fresh local apple cider for after school snacks during the fall. She was that mom who always made us breakfast . ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Published on September 13th, 2023
Caramelized apples key to this fun fall dessert
Here's a fun little autumn twist on the classic pineapple upside down cake using seasonal apples in place of the pineapple slices. The caramelized apples pair beautifully with this delicious vanilla cake for a fun fall dessert. You can use green or red apples but be ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Published on August 30th, 2023
Smoky, savory street tacos a perfect pre-prep dish for a relaxing Labor Day
My son was visiting his brother and discovered a wonderful cookbook, "Rachel's Good Eats," on the kitchen shelf. He saw so many great recipes and wanted to try them at home. So, we quickly got around to making the Mexican Street Tacos and were so taken with this ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Published on August 16th, 2023
This fresh and bright pesto packs a roasted pepper punch
When you smell roasting peppers over a fire, you know there will be something delicious to eat soon. That aroma is so enticing! This time, it's a creamy and spicy, fresh and bright pesto made with both roasted and fresh poblanos, jalape¤os, pistachios, basil, cilantro, ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Published on August 2nd, 2023
Hearty corn muffins a perfect bite for breakfast, brunch ... or anytime
I love corn almost any way imaginable - grilled on the cob, polenta, cornbread, cream of corn, corn chowder, corn tortillas, street corn, and especially corn muffins. We make this recipe with turkey breakfast sausage, chives (or green onion) and sharp white cheddar. ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Published on July 19th, 2023
Super soft snickerdoodles hit the mark this summer
If you love snickerdoodles, I think you'll really love this brown sugar version. While snickerdoodles are similar to sugar cookies, they vary in taste and texture due to two key ingredients: cinnamon and cream of tartar. If you don't have cream of tartar in your spice ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Published on July 5th, 2023
The Real Estate Quarter in Review
The second quarter of 2023 remained strong on the residential side of Lamorinda real estate. The total number of sales was down everywhere and the average price was steady in Lafayette but lower in Moraga and Orinda. The closings that occurred were those that mostly ...By Conrad Bassett, CRP, GMS-T
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| Published on June 21st, 2023
Create a delicious summer garden with these fun sunflower cupcakes
Our friend Mariela has a beautiful website called The Hungry Dragonfly, and while she creates all sorts of savory, sweet and vegan recipes, she is a fantastic cake decorator. Recently, she posted a video of how to make these fun sunflower cupcakes using her favorite ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Published on June 7th, 2023
Nothing says spring more than a bright and light lemon tart dessert
Lemons make the perfect spring dessert, especially when you add a few colorful, fresh berries and edible flowers on top. This tart filling is made with lemon curd and nonfat plain Greek yogurt to give it a creamy and airy texture, and it's lighter in the calorie ...By Susie Iventosch
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