Cottage pie/3 recipes

Asparagus and bacon are a match made in heaven. Baked into a quiche it's prefect for a Sunday brunch. Quite easy to prepare if you use a ready made pie shell.

Well, here's another recipe from my FB page. My thanks to Danielle at hugsandcookiesxoxo.com who adapted it from the "Barefoot Contessa" herself, Ina Garten. (BTW, the accompanying image is also from hugsandcookiesxoxo.com.)

Cranberry-Raspberry Preserves recipe

Here's a great technique for grilling potatoes. By parboiling and skewering the potatoes you can deliver perfectly grilled on the outside and cooked on the inside.

Grilled or broiled asparagus are tender, crispy and full of flavor, drizzling some freshly homemade dressing, along with some these meaty and succulent grilled mushrooms, another excellent side-dish with barbecued meats. Simply delicious!

The eggplant was seasoned with curry and chili powder, after roasting in the oven, it was full of flavor. I had lots of tomatoes, so I made a fresh salsa, also added some homemade chili sauce. The result was outstanding! Slightly spicy, mango added some fresh sweetness. Definitely a keeper!

Ran out of plums and had leftover so developed this recipe to use strawberries instead of plums that the original called for.

This easy to follow recipe will help you making a delicious marmalade made out of sour oranges and grapefruit.

A yummy alternative to pumpkin pie and I lightened it by using low fat ingredients! Enjoy during the holidays!

Crunchy, refreshing and tasty. A great side dish with any barbecued meat.

These little nests filled with colorful chocolate "eggs" are perfect for spring baking treats or your Easter party.

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An Italian style pasta salad with well seasoned pasta and perfectly cooked broccoli.

Fresh bruschetta is juicy and flavorful, mozzarella cheese adds the extra layer of cheesiness, and the combination is filled into grilled portobello mushrooms. You may need extra napkin to catch up all these juicy and yummy drippings!

A basic sweet pie crust perfect for sweet desserts with detailed instructions.

Bring out the magic in your baking with this scrumptious cake made with buttermilk, strong coffee and semi-sweet chocolate.