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Negroni Sbagliato – The Negroni Mistake

Cocktail folklore has it that this drink, the Negroni Sbagliato, is a mistake or messed up (aka sbagliato) take on the classic Negroni. The original Negroni is equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari – a bitter drink that is consumed very slowly. It is said that the bartender created the Negroni Sbagliato by accidentally […]

January 28, 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

Carrot Soup with Ginger

If you love a creamy, hearty, flavor-packed bowl of soup, then my carrot soup with ginger will brighten you up on a cold day. It has a perfect balance of sweet and savoy, and is loaded with healthy ingredients. The soup comes together in less than an hour, including the prep time. Fresh carrots, some […]

January 14, 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

Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Cream

A whole beef tenderloin, or filet mignon as it is commonly called, is the perfect dish for the holidays! But most people are intimidated by the even the thought of cooking such an expensive piece of meat. But it’s easier than you think. Try my recipe for Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Cream 1 – 3 […]

December 17, 2019

Traditional Scottish Shortbread – Just 4 Ingredients

Traditions are the best part of the holidays and this is when I get to make my family recipe for Traditional Scottish Shortbread. Rich, tender, irresistibly buttery and wonderfully delicious, my Scottish Shortbread is made from just 4 simple ingredients. You can make it in a pretty mold or in a plain old pie dish. […]

December 10, 2019

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