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Dessert Cocktails and Chocolate – The Brandy Alexander and Grasshopper

Cocktails and chocolate desserts are on my mind today. So how about we combine the two and make chocolate cocktails? My favorite Dessert Cocktails and Chocolate are the Brandy Alexander and the Grasshopper. The Brandy Alexander is chocolatey, sweet, creamy and smooth. Because the alcohol taste is so light, you might think of it as […]

January 26, 2021

Mussels with White Wine and Butter – Seafood in 5 Minutes

Let me take the mystery out of buying, storing and cooking mussels. My Mussels with White Wine and Butter recipe takes less than 5 minutes to cook with very little prep time. The juices from the mussels combined with dry white wine, shallots, parsley and butter create a flavorful sauce that is perfect for sopping […]

January 19, 2021

Chicken Wrapped in Phyllo – My Chicken in a Purse

Chicken Wrapped in Phyllo or what I call Chicken in a Purse uses boneless chicken thighs topped with herbs and cheese all wrapped up in Phyllo like a pretty package. Your guests will think you were in the kitchen for hours. There are many things you can put into your wrapped purse, from chicken to […]

January 12, 2021

Spinach Artichoke Phyllo Cups – a Warm and Cheesy Appetizer

Whipped up in minutes from ingredients in your pantry, my Spinach Artichoke Phyllo Cups are savory, creamy and crunchy all at once. Best of all it can be made ahead of time and just popped into the oven 10 minutes before your guests arrive. You will never be scared of last minute company dropping by. […]

January 5, 2021

3 Champagne Cocktails for a Party

Champagne is not just for New Years Eve anymore. Nothing says celebration like Champagne Cocktails for a party, brunch or the beginning of a dinner with friends. We love the elegant simplicity of champagne on its own, but there’s something extra special about taking things to the next level by jazzing up your bubbly with […]

December 29, 2020

Chocolate Covered Cherry Martini – A Holiday in a Glass.

Do you love receiving a box of chocolate covered cherries as a gift? Then let’s go to the next level and make an adult version – my Chocolate Covered Cherry Martini is like dessert in a glass! Made with cherry vodka, crème de cocoa, grenadine, and heavy cream. It’s the perfect treat to for Christmas, […]

December 22, 2020

Herb Crusted Prime Rib Roast – Cooked Low and Slow.

Prime Rib or Standing Rib Roasts always makes an impression on a holiday dinner table and it’s easier to prepare than you think. My Herb Crusted Prime Rib Roast recipe uses herbs and mustard to create a flavorful crust. Cooking it low and slow, like they do in restaurants, requires a little planning and a […]

December 15, 2020

Baked Brie with Cherries and Pistachios – Brie en Croute

Few things in life will stop me in my tracks quite like seeing a Baked Brie in golden pastry. My Baked Brie with Cherries and Pistachio recipe, is oozy, melty, sweet, savory and downright delicious. No baking skills needed for this recipe – the secret is store bought pie crust. Your guests will think you […]

December 8, 2020

Homemade Chicken Soup with Pasta

Chicken soup is good for the soul – especially when it’s homemade. But these days, people would rather open a can instead of making it from scratch – until now. My recipe for Homemade Chicken Soup with Pasta tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen but it is done in under 30 minutes. […]

December 4, 2020

Green Beans Wrapped in Bacon with Lemon Butter Sauce

It’s the holidays once again and that means Aunt Polly’s bean casserole. You liked it when you were a kid, but now you’re all grown up. Start a new tradition with my Green Beans Wrapped in Bacon for your holiday table. The fresh roasted beans adds a sweetness, while the bacon adds a great smoky […]

November 24, 2020

Cornish Game Hen with Wild Rice Stuffing

Do you want the feeling of a traditional holiday dinner, but this year it’s just a small group or even just the two of you? My Cornish Game Hen with Wild Rice Stuffing recipe is perfect even if you find yourself celebrating alone this year. Easy to make, and a fraction of the work, these […]

November 17, 2020

How to Make a Cranberry Orange Cake

Cranberries are available year round, but we only seem to use them for relish at Thanksgiving. My Cranberry Orange Cake is loaded with fresh cranberries and packed with orange flavor. It is so easy even a non baker like me can make it! ============================ 🍽🍸🥩 Recipe ============================ 12 cup Bunt pan Cooking spray with flour […]

November 10, 2020