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Green Bean Almondine with Pancetta

A classic dish out of the past that deserves a come back, Green Bean Almondine is a fancy sounding dish that’s really quite simple to make. To bring this dish into the 21st century, I use pancetta and garlic which gives the humble string bean a lift to the next level. ============================ 🍽🍸🥩 Recipe ============================ […]

September 1, 2020

Pasta Puttanesca

The legends behind the origin of Puttanesca is rather colorful, but the reality is this aromatic sauce will draw people to your table for a delicious meal. This Pasta Puttanesca recipe is spaghetti tossed in a tomato sauce that is flavored with olives, capers and herbs. Just a few ingredients simmered together make this a […]

August 25, 2020

Cheesecake with Strawberries

Most homemade cheesecakes are hard to make, dense and too rich to enjoy. My Cheesecake with Strawberries recipe is just the opposite – the no bake crust makes it super easy, and the addition of whipped egg whites makes it lighter and fluffy. This is a treat that you’ll want to enjoy again and again. […]

August 18, 2020

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

Eggplant and Zucchini Risotto

If you love risotto, but hate the time it takes to make it, I’ve got the answer for you. My Eggplant and Zucchini Risotto is creamy, fresh and doesn’t tie you to the stove stirring in stock one ladle at a time. ============================ 🍽🍸🥩 Recipe ============================ 1 medium eggplant peeled and cut to large dice […]

August 4, 2020

White Wine Summer Fruit Sangria

Did you over buy at your local farm stand and don’t know what to do with all the fruit you bought? How about making a bright, refreshing adult beverage – a white wine summer fruit sangria. Not only is it one of the easiest recipes to make, but it’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Plus you […]

July 28, 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

Steak Diane – The Tableside Classic

A classic example of Continental Cuisine, Steak Diane rose to popularity across the country beginning in the 1940’s. Usually prepared tableside, and often flambéed, the diners were treated to a dramatic preparation and a delicious, complex dish that is actually very easy to make. It is often made with beef tenderloin, but can be made […]

July 7, 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

Herby Chicken Tray Bake

A tray bake is the oven equivalent of the one pot meal. Chicken, potatoes and herbs all come together in this tasty, easy tray bake. A low maintenance midweek meal that can be prepared with the absolute minimum amount of effort. There will be no leftovers on this tray bake. ============================ 🍽🍸🥩 Recipe ============================ 5 […]

June 16, 2020

Lemon Drop Martini

When I was younger, the Lemon Drop was a popular shot for college kids. But we’ve all grown up, and so has the Lemon Drop. Allow me to introduce you to the Lemon Drop Martini -a refreshingly tart, not cloyingly sweet cocktail. The key is to balance sour and sweet with fresh lemon juice along […]

June 9, 2020