Recipes by KarenB

Gingerbread Trifle with Lemon Curd & Whipped Cream (can be *'Tipsy' if desired) by KarenB

Lot's of LEMONS! This is a crowd pleaser! The picture shows 2 layers - I did 3 layers. To take pressure off I made the Gingerbread cake 2 days before (plastic wrapped it & refrigerated) & the Lemon Curd the day before & refrigerated that too. 2…

Piña Colada Cake by KarenB

New Year’s Day queso compuesto by KarenB

I got this tasty looking recipe from the 'Homesick Texan's' blog- http://homesicktexan.blogspot.com HST says ' This queso compuesto might just be my new favorite way to begin a new year, especially if you’re gathering with friends and family and want something to keep them occupied while you work on the main meal. And sure, it may…

Shrimp Fueso flameado with Ranchera Salsa by KarenB

I got this recipe from the 'Homesick Texan' Blog inspired as a tailgater recipe for 'the big game' = I'm game! Enjoy! http://homesicktexan.blogspot.com

Escarole Soup with Tiny Meatballs by KarenB

This is from - The Frugal Gourmet Cooks with Wine. I like to use either ground chicken or turkey for the meatballs & I also add a can of rinsed cannelloni beans, too. I almost always double this recipe & prefer Pecorino Romano Cheese to Parmesan = use your favorite & Enjoy!

Pasta and White Beans with Sizzling Garlic-Rosemary Oil - Smitten Kitchen by KarenB

Adapted, barely, from Sara Jenkins via Bon Appetit For the pasta, I used pennete, because I thought it nicely matched the little white beans (Rancho Gordo’s Alubia Blanca). Sara Jenkins called for ditalini to go with chickpeas. You can use whatever…