🌱 This Is Spring to Me

Published about 7 hours ago • 1 min read

Hey friends❣️

Easter has never been a formal affair in our family, and I love a low-stress holiday. I’m all about pretty but effortless recipes that are fun to make and make people feel at ease. This lineup works just as well for a casual holiday spread as it does for that first spring dinner out on the patio.

The latest in my ever-growing collection of approachable desserts is this coconut lime tart ~ it captures the moment perfectly.

Coconut Lime Shortbread Crumble Tart

Quiche is one of my favorites for easygoing spring celebrations. Serve it room temperature and pre-sliced on your buffet table for easy grabbing.

Eggs Benedict Quiche

Chopped Asparagus Salad

You can't help but grin when you see this on a table. The colors, the fresh veggies, it feeds the body and soul!

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Almond Shortbread Bars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

"I love almond flavors. I made this (first try) for a gift to someone. Omg! They are so so good! I love the shortbread texture and the thick glaze was fantastic! Crunchy almonds set it off. "

~JUDY

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I love to make delicious food, photograph it, and write about it, but mostly, I just love to EAT. Isn’t that what it’s all about? My recipes are bold and vibrant, but totally approachable ~ and my philosophy? We should all have the tools to feed ourselves well, and the confidence to cut loose a little in the kitchen. Food should be fun.

~ see you in the kitchen!

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