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Pomegranate Martini – the Halloween Edition

The Pomegranate Martini – a modern version of a classic cocktail that should be enjoyed all year round! My recipe uses citrus vodka and lime to give it a crisp, sweet, tart, fruity and light flavor. Then stay tuned and watch me make two versions especially for Halloween! ============================ 🍽🍸🥩 Cocktail Recipe ============================ 2 oz. […]

Pumpkin and Sage Risotto

Does the thought of making Risotto send chills down your spine and think pumpkins are just for dessert? My Risotto with Pumpkin and Sage recipe is infused with sage, butter and parmesan for a comforting fall flavor on a fork. Making a perfect risotto is actually very easy once you get the hang of it. […]

Chicken Roulade with Cranberry

Roulade is the French term for a dish that’s stuffed and rolled that makes for an elegant presentation. Intimidated? – don’t be! My Chicken Roulade with Cranberry recipe will teach you how to master the basic technique of Roulades. Then let your imagination run wild with what you would put in your Chicken Roulade. ============================ […]

Champagne 101 and Celebrating our 100th Episode

Nothing says a celebration like a glass of Champagne or sparkling wine. While we celebrate our 100th YouTube episode, let’s take a class in Champagne 101. Here we learn that all sparkling wines are not Champagne, but all Champagnes are sparkling wines. Together we will explore the grapes, levels of sweetness, types of Champagne, tasting […]

Sausage and Peppers Kabobs with Garlic Aioli

Sausage and peppers, that classic Italian-American dish. Sometimes it’s a sandwich, sometimes it’s in red sauce with pasta. Delicious but, it’s been done to death. My Sausage & Peppers Kabobs are grilled for a new fresh flavor. Skip the marinara, and try an easy garlic aioli. Served with a fresh salad and maybe some warm, […]

Deviled Crab Dip

Is your idea of dip some onion soup mix and sour cream? My Deviled Crab Dip Recipe takes the fresh flavor of crabs and ups the ante with fresh ingredients and some zesty hot sauce. They say the Devil is in the details, but this dip is so easy since I am using canned crab […]

Tom Collins and John Collins

Bright and refreshing, the Collins family of drinks, Tom Collins and John Collins are a sour cocktail using an alcohol spirit, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a ratio of 3-2-1. Topped with sparking club soda or seltzer and garnished with fresh fruits, you can make a variety of Collins drinks. Use Gin for a […]

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 ============================ […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]