The View from Great Island

French Breakfast Radishes with Tarragon Butter

Sue Moran — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:30:39 +0000

This is my kind of spring snack ~ fresh French breakfast radishes, a swipe of tarragon butter, and a little salt. Simple, elegant, and surprisingly addictive. There’s something very French about this kind of simple plate of French breakfast radishes ~ fresh radishes, good butter, and a moment to slow down and enjoy it. The ...

Pasta with Pistachio Pesto

Sue Moran — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:01:30 +0000

This pistachio pesto recipe brings a little Sicily to your table ~ a silky, nutty sauce that turns a simple bowl of spaghetti into a luxurious meal without breaking the bank.

Apricot Danish (Easy Puff Pastry Version)

Sue Moran — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:09:42 +0000

Apricot danish made easy with frozen puff pastry, a quick cream cheese filling, and apricot jam ~ flaky, crisp, and bakery-worthy!

Almond Olive Oil Cake

Sue Moran — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:55:51 +0000

If you haven’t baked with olive oil yet, start here ~ this simple almond olive oil cake is soft, moist, and so easy to get right.

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Sue Moran — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:49:49 +0000

Thick, chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookie bars are where cookies and bars meet in the middle ~ and nobody complains. These oatmeal chocolate chip cookie bars hit that sweet spot. Everything you love about a classic cookie ~ just easier, thicker, and a little more interesting. What’s going on here: And the texture?Soft, buttery, and sliceable ...

Hollandaise Sauce Recipe ~ Immersion Blender Method

Sue Moran — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:19:49 +0000

This hollandaise sauce recipe is made with an immersion blender for a smooth, foolproof sauce in seconds ~ no whisking, no stress, just perfect results every time.

Banana Walnut Cake with Caramel Frosting

Sue Moran — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:26:23 +0000

Banana Walnut Cake with Caramel Frosting leans into everything you love about banana bread, then takes it further ~ deeper flavor, better texture, with a rich caramel finish. Banana cakes are some of my most irresistible recipes. They range from the snackable little Banana Poppy Seed Cake with Vanilla Bean Frosting to my celebration worthy ...

Welsh Rarebit

Sue Moran — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:49:45 +0000

This Welsh rarebit turns simple cheese toast into something irresistible with a creamy cheddar sauce with a hint of ale, broiled until bubbly and golden.

Carrot Cake 7 Ways!

Sue Moran — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:53:16 +0000

The BEST carrot cake recipes for every occasion ~ from classic layer cake to quick breads, muffins, coffee cake, and gluten free favorites Is there anything more joyful than carrot cake in spring? It’s cozy, warmly spiced, and just nostalgic enough ~ equally at home on an Easter table or a random Tuesday afternoon. I’ve ...

Whitefish Salad

Sue Moran — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:52:32 +0000

Whitefish salad is a classic deli spread made from smoked whitefish mixed with mayonnaise and simple seasonings. Serve it on bagels, rye bread, matzo, or simply scooped on top of fresh greens. About smoked whitefish (and why you should love it) Smoked whitefish is lake whitefish that’s been brined and hot-smoked until flaky and rich. People (like me!) love ...