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Nicoise Salad with Grilled Tuna

It may sound fancy, but Nicoise Salad with Grilled Tuna is super easy to make! Elegant and fresh, this composed salad uses grilled tuna instead of canned. Along with fresh and lightly cooked vegetable and greens, this meal is the perfect meal on a hot summer day. The Nicoise salad definitely involves more than just […]

August 11, 2020

Pear and Gorgonzola Salad with Hazelnuts

A salad doesn’t always have to be a side dish, and it doesn’t always have to be lettuce, tomato and cucumber. How about salad as a meal? My Pear & Gorgonzola Salad with Hazelnuts is made with ripe pears, toasted hazelnuts, creamy Gorgonzola and some bitter greens, this salad has it all – sweet, savory, […]

July 14, 2020

Boozy Orange French Toast Coins

French toast doesn’t have to be the same old boring bread dipped in eggs and fried. My boozy orange french toast coins is a mashup of fresh orange zest and juice, a splash of triple sec, and hoagie or steak rolls to give that special coin shape. This recipe is a perfect combination of textures, […]

June 30, 2020

Grilled Watermelon Salad with Balsamic and Feta

Have you ever thought of grilling watermelon to make a summer salad. Grilled Watermelon Salad with Balsamic and Feta Cheese is a bright treat from the sharp peppery taste of Arugula with the saltiness of Feta Cheese and extra sweetness of the caramelized watermelon from the grilling process. You can use this same recipe with […]

June 23, 2020

Crostini – The Emergency Appetizer

Are your guests less than impressed by the same old chips and dips? Does the thought of unexpected company puts you in a panic? Allow me to introduce you to the Crostini – The Emergency Appetizer! Crostini – or “little toasts” in Italian – are simply small slices of grilled bread, usually made with baguette […]

June 2, 2020

Quiche Recipes 101 – Ham & Cheese

Quiche, that savory egg custard baked in a flaky pie crust, is often over-looked and underrated. But using a good basic quiche recipe and your imagination for the ingredients, it can be the star of any breakfast, brunch or lunch. A perfect quiche is creamy and soft with contrast of texture from its fillings. For […]

May 19, 2020

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Roasted Garlic Butter Shrimp Fondue

We’re bringing fondue back from the 70’s! This easy fondue made of roasted garlic and butter is the perfect vehicle for steamed shrimp. And gathering your guests around the fondue pot is a great way to get a party started! ============================ 🍽🍸🥩 Recipe ============================ 2-3 heads garlic 1 pound (4 sticks) salted butter 24 shrimp […]

April 28, 2020

Rockin Reubens – A Quick and Easy Appetizer

What do you get when you cross a bread stick and a pastrami sandwich. You get an amazingly simple and hearty appetizer, Rockin Reubens. Perfect for a buffet, or as a snack on movie night these versatile snacks are easy to make and always a crowd pleaser! ============================ 🍽🍸🥩 Recipe ============================ Dipping sauce: (may be […]

March 10, 2020

Cobb Salad

The Cobb Salad is one of my favorite salads. This arranged salad, with its sheer number of topping choices, makes it a hearty lunch or dinner rather then a side salad. Colorful and protein packed with chicken, hard boiled eggs and bacon. Don’t let the many ingredients in this salad scare you, they can all […]

January 21, 2020

Sesame Encrusted Tuna – 3 Ways

Nothing is easier and more delicious than Sesame Encrusted Ahi Tuna that has been lightly seared and served rare with some tangy ginger soy dipping sauce. Encrusting the tuna with sesame seeds provides an Asian flair, protecting the meat during the sear and adding a nutty flavor as the seeds toast. Searing happens quickly with […]

January 7, 2020

Baked Ham and Egg Cups

Is breakfast the hardest meal to manage in your house. My Baked Ham and Egg Cups are low-carb, quick and easy to make. Ham slices pressed into a muffin tin, then filled with an egg and cheese. Serve these up with some fresh fruit and a bagel or muffin and breakfast is ready. These are […]

November 26, 2019

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Mini Shrimp Cakes with Lemon Soy Aioli

If you love shrimp, then these mini shrimp cakes will wake up your palate when paired with the lemon soy aioli. Shrimp cakes are very similar to crab cakes, but are cheaper to make – they pack a more flavorful and moist punch in a single bite. Never made an aioli before – it’s easy. […]

November 12, 2019