Hi Friend,

Hope you're having a fantastic weekend! Right now I've got baking on the brain, and the Lazy Daisy Cake (below) is calling my name. Kelly Jaggers contributed this recipe to the blog, which she learned from her Aunt Ruby. If you aren't familiar with Kelly and her work, she's a prolific cookbook author - and she also happens to be on the test kitchen team for my new interactive culinary community. If you love food, travel, and culture, I highly suggest you check it out!

Below you'll find some other tasty ideas for the coming week. Enjoy!

LAZY DAISY CAKE - This light, moist vanilla cake topped with a broiled brown sugar coconut icing from site contributor Kelly Jaggers is a real gem! RECIPE HERE or  PIN IT  for later.

BRAISED LEMON CHICKEN WITH DILL AND TURMERIC - This dish takes only 5 minutes to prep and another 40 minutes to cook, resulting in a satisfying entree just perfect for a weeknight meal. RECIPE HERE or PIN IT for later.

MOOSHI'S COOKED EGGPLANT SALAD - This Sephardic family recipe for healthy vegan cooked salad with eggplant, peppers and tomato sauce is on regular rotation in our home, ever since my husband's sister shared it with us. RECIPE HERE or PIN IT for later.

DECORATING WITH RANUNCULUS - Embrace the arrival of spring and the warmer days ahead by filling your home with cheery and colorful seasonal ranunculus blooms! TIPS AND INSPIRATION HERE or PIN IT for later.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS AVOCADO AND ARUGULA SALAD - This would make an elegant appetizer or side salad for a spring meal. Don't skip the roasting, it adds another dimension of flavor and it's most definitely worth the extra effort! RECIPE HERE or PIN IT for later.

CRUSTLESS QUICHE WITH FETA AND ASPARAGUS - Quiche is one of those dishes that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It serves well warm or cold, depending on your preference AND you can make it a few days ahead, it keeps well in the fridge. RECIPE HERE or PIN IT for later.

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Kind Regards,

Tori Avey
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