Hey friendsā£ļø Back to school, back to work, back to reality ~ meanwhile the tomatoes are at their peak.Only one thing to do: make tomato sandwiches! You've got choices, but they're strictly limited. And that's the beauty of a tomato sandwich! Mayo. (vegan?) Dukes. Basil. Basil mayo! Pesto. Spicy. Herby. Cheese. Melty. Tomatoes. Green. Red. Heirloom. Fried. Sliced. Grated. Bacon. Crisp. Bread. Crusty. Toasted. Seedy. Soft. White. Click to play ~ Basil Mayo what you're loving lately Orange...
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Hey friendsā£ļø My husband and I love going out to breakfast, but if I could only bring my own scones...now that would be heaven! Easy Layered Cinnamon Scones Pin it! These cinnamon scones are classics, with a delicious twist ~ those layers are so luxe! They look a little tricky to make but don't worry, I wouldn't do that to you. The recipe actually uses melted butter, and if you can fold a piece of paper, you've got this š more for cinnamon lovers... clockwise from top left: Giant Cinnamon...
1 day agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey friendsā£ļø The recipes that come out of the Great Island kitchen are a family affair. My oldest daughter works with me side by side on all aspects of the site, and she tackles some of the more complex recipes we share (have you seen our Swedish Cardamom Buns or our BĆ»che de NoĆ«l Cake?) My son-in-law is the force behind our multi-day homemade corned beef, and our foray into kefir making. My husband is my restaurant and farmers market partner, and does clean up on recipe testing days (bless...
2 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey friendsā£ļø If I had to pick a favorite comfort food, meatballs would be at the top. And now that the evenings are cooling off, theyāre exactly what I want on the table. Easy Weeknight Dinner Ideas š¤ The Meatball Edit Meatballs are always welcome at my dinner table, here are some of my favorite creative meatball recipes to inspire your next mega hit family meal. From the most famous of all Italian meatballs to unique Greek meatballs served in a silky lemon sauce, you'll find your next...
3 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey friendsā£ļø A brand new recipe for a brand new week. We all absolutely loved it on our end, hope you do too! Lemon Poppy Seed Ricotta Cake I must be in the right business, because sometimes I bake just to unwind. (And honestly, the kitchen counter feels a little bare without a cake on it.) Snack cakes are my sweet spot ~ the easygoing side of baking. Lemon poppy seed? Thatās a no-brainer. And baking with ricotta? Total genius, and Iāve been onto that one for a while. I have a feeling you're...
4 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey friendsā£ļø Sunday dinners have become a tradition in our house now that both daughters ~ and a new granddaughter ~ live nearby. The only hitch? Pulling off a meal that feels special without missing out on the fun. Thatās where these clever Sunday dinner recipes come in ~ with some earlier prep they practically cook themselves while you pour a glass of wine and enjoy the chaos. OVEN These meals can be prepped during the day and slid into the oven timed exactly to when you want to serve...
5 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hey friendsā£ļø If you haven't made a fruit pie this summer, this is your wake up call! Blueberry Pie One of the highlights of my summer is the one afternoon I set aside at least once a year to make a full on fruit pie. This year it's blueberry and it turned out so great. It's literally bursting with berries, and the lattice crust was so easy, I even made a video to show you how. I freely admit I've never been a pie crust person ~ I've always found it fiddly to make and I avoided it whenever...
6 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hey friendsā£ļø Omg I cannot find a good scone in town. And that goes for most places I've lived over the years. Restaurant and bakery scones are usually too dry, too crunchy, flavorless, or all of the above. What's up with that? All they have to do is go to the Great Island site and follow instructions!! Coconut Cherry Scones Scones have a rustic/luxe vibe I love. I'd say they sum up the kind of baking I do best. In fact so many of the earliest recipes published from the Great Island kitchen...
7 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey friendsā£ļø Summer 2025 has been the summer of cheesecake for me. I didn't plan it that way, but I never do with recipes. It started with my Almond Cheesecake which was so incredible (almond lovers take note!) that I stocked the fridge with little cream cheese bricks at the ready for more experiments. My No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake came next and that sealed the deal. Cheesecake really is the ultimate summer dessert, nothing can touch that cool silky experience! Lemon Cheesecake My lemon...
8 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hey friendsā£ļø I have no problem eating gluten, but honestly some of my favorite desserts are gluten free ~ go figure! (I love the rich textures and unique flavors.) Today's cake is a gf version of a fan fave and just right for celebrating the end of a great summer season. Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cake The fact that this luscious Southern style peanut butter cake is gluten free is almost beside the point! š„ It's every bit as good as my original pb sheet cake. š„ The old fashioned Southern...
9 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read