Delicate, refreshing, and nostalgic — these cucumber tea sandwiches with herbed cream cheese are a timeless addition to summer gatherings. Perfect for garden parties, bridal showers, or a simple afternoon tea.
CUCUMBER TEA SANDWICHES
ZUCCHINI RIBBON SALAD
A delicate, lemon-kissed salad of thinly shaved zucchini ribbons, basil, and Parmesan — perfect for summer brunches, garden parties, or a Provençal-inspired table. Elegant, effortless, and full of fresh seasonal charm.
Raspberry Almond Tea Cake
A delicate almond tea cake with fresh raspberries folded into a buttery crumb and scattered on top like little love notes. Light, lovely, and perfect for brunch, tea, or garden celebrations.
Grandmother’s Pink Ribbon Pie
A softly chilled strawberry pie layered with nostalgia, cream, and vintage charm. With a graham cracker crust and airy filling, this dreamy dessert is perfect for garden gatherings, bridal showers, or any afternoon where memories are best served with a spoon.
SMOKED SALMON & DILL MOUSSE CANAPÉS
Elegant and effortless, these smoked salmon and dill mousse canapés are garden party perfection. A whisper of lemon, a swirl of creaminess, and a bite-sized toast of summer charm.
PROCIUTTO-WRAPPED MELON BITES – Two Ways
Sweet melon wrapped in salty prosciutto, with garden herbs and a whisper of balsamic. These elegant summer bites are perfect for brunches, aperitifs, or effortless al fresco entertaining.
SUMMER SALMON SALAD
A light and elegant cold pasta salad featuring flaky salmon, lemon-dill vinaigrette, and fresh herbs. Perfect for summer picnics, garden lunches, or twilight dinners by the water. A refreshing, make-ahead dish that tastes like seaside simplicity — chilled, citrus-kissed, and beautifully balanced.
PROVENÇAL HERBED POTATO SALAD
A rustic yet refined side dish kissed with Provençal herbs, creamy textures, and briny accents. Inspired by impromptu lunches and handwritten kitchen notes, this salad is a quiet star of summer tables — comforting, thoughtful, and best served under dappled garden light.
HOLLYWOOD CHEESECAKE
This recipe is part of From Scratch Sensations — a heartfelt celebration of time-honored recipes, inspired by handwritten cards, vintage cookbooks, and the quiet joy of made-from-scratch comfort. HOLLYWOOD CHEESECAKE | From Scratch Sensations A famed favorite from the golden age of Kraft Kitchens — now reimagined with a Biscoff crust for a whisper of... Continue Reading →
Monthly Musings | May 2025
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