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Mother of Pearl Fruit & Nut Cake

Unlike the traditional, sticky, overly sweet and spiced fruit cake, this recipe is lighter and less sweet and will make converts out of all of you fruit cake haters. It is made with Brazil nuts and fruit that is not candied or dried, with just enough batter to hold it together. Given to me by […]

December 3, 2019

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

Ginger Pumpkin Mousse

Do you love pumpkin spice, but are tired of the same old pumpkin pie? My ginger pumpkin mousse is a lighter take on the traditional Thanksgiving recipe. Orange juice adds a complex level of sweetness, and the crystallized ginger adds a fresh, almost spicy pop of flavor. The perfect way to end a meal, my […]

November 19, 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

Sunrise Martini – Coconut Rum and Pineapple Juice

My Sunrise Martini, with its flavors of coconut rum and pineapple juice, will whisk you away to the beach, even in the fall and winter. Makes 2 drinks: 4 oz coconut rum 4 oz pineapple juice 2 oz vodka 1/2 oz grenadine In a shaker filled with ice add rum, pineapple juice and vodka. Shake […]

November 5, 2019

Pete’s Easy Chili – A Hearty Chili with Beans

Pete’s Easy Chili recipe is a hearty, one pot meal you can throw together in the afternoon and let the flavors meld the rest of the day. Slow simmered chili is thicker and develops more flavor that ones made in 30 minutes, but are not any harder to make. There’s no trick to this treat! […]

October 29, 2019

Dates Stuffed with Blue Cheese

Sometimes the best appetizers are the simple ones. These savory Dates Stuffed with Blue Cheese only take two ingredients to make. Dried dates have a chewy texture and sweet taste with a hint of caramel, but there’s no sugar added. Pair them with blue cheese and get salty, sweet, and creamy. Then just watch them […]

October 22, 2019

Painted Green Pasta with Kale Sauce

Tired of pasta with red sauce? Bold in color and flavor, kale is the secret to this quick and easy one pot meal. Vibrant green, fresh, light and delicious, this green sauce will make any type of pasta a new treat. 1 pound Dinosaur Kale a.k.a. Black Kale, rinsed and trimmed of tough stems. 4 […]

October 8, 2019

Stuffed Mini Meatloaf

Stuffed Mini Meatloaves not only take the guesswork out of portion size, they cook quicker than a full-size shared meatloaf. Stuffing them takes them to a new level that is only limited to your imagination. My recipe is stuffed with roasted red peppers, mozzarella and spinach. It is delicious any time of the year but […]

October 1, 2019

How to make an Apple Crumble Martini

This Apple Crumble Martini Cocktail is so simple to make and tastes like a crumbly apple pie in liquid form. Unlike many of the “Appletini” type of drinks made with vodka, this recipe is based on blended whiskey. The drink has a comfort and warming effect that reminds you of homemade apple pie and the […]

September 24, 2019

Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic and Pomegranate

Brussels Sprouts – either you love them or hate them and those that hate them complain that they are mushy, bitter and smelly. Roasting them brings out their inherent sweetness and nuttiness with a crispy texture that is a blank canvas to add your favorite flavors.   Try adding a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, or pair […]

September 17, 2019

Chicken Liver Pâté

Ewwww, chicken livers! They look atrocious, but taste great. My recipe for chicken liver pâté will make you never say EWWW again. Exceptionally creamy, with a buttery richness from my secret ingredient – sour cream – lightens the mixture and gives it a lift. Serve with toast points, crackers or slices of cucumber. 1 container chicken livers […]

September 10, 2019