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Lavender Layer Cake

Italian meringue buttercream flavored with homemade lavender oil between layers of cake baked with handpicked, dried lavender buds.

Herb-Marinated Feta Cheese

Feta cheese marinated in a spicy combination of crushed pepper, rosemary, and lemon rind. The key to this recipe is using the best quality extra virgin olive oil you can find. It's so wonderful served atop toast or crusty bread.

Rosemary Balsamic Roasted Potatoes

Rosemary and balsamic vinegar unite to create the most simple, rustic, and crave-worthy potatoes!

Shrimp & Grits Tartlettes

Cornmeal tartlet shells filled with luscious, buttery, cheesy, shrimp! I actually love to use this cornmeal crust for many full-size tarts as well.  It works for both savory and sweet fillings!

Basque Cheesecake: Tarta de Queso al Horno

Tarta de queso al horno, which loosely translates into oven-baked cheesecake. In the U.S., this deep, dark, and mysterious dessert is usually called Basque Burnt Cheesecake. I don't like to add the “burnt” part to the title, because this cheesecake is anything but—it’s divine.