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Top 5 Kitchen Essentials

Whether you’re just starting out or just want to improve your kitchen there are certain tools of the trade that are a must have in every kitchen. And if you take care of them, and buy the best quality you can afford, you’ll have them for a lifetime! Here are my Top 5 Kitchen Essentials […]

Baked Macaroni & Cheese, Never Make it from a Box Again

Step away from the boxed stuff with its radioactive orange color and powdery taste. Real homemade baked macaroni and cheese is simple to make once you learn the “secret sauce”. It’s nearly the universal comfort food, and there are so many variations once you master the basic recipe. My recipe uses sharp white cheddar in […]

Rye Manhattan Cocktail with Orange

Rye Manhattan Cocktail with Orange is my take on the original Manhattan, created sometime in the late 18th century. The traditional Manhattan is two parts blended Whiskey (usually Canadian) to one part sweet Vermouth with a cherry. Bourbon Manhattan’s are another popular choice for its sweetness. This adaptation uses Rye Whiskey for a more full […]

Lamb Lollipops Encrusted with Walnuts, Mustard & Herbs

Lamb Lollipops – the perfect meat on a stick! There are lots of ways to prepare lamb – searing, grilling, marinating, but in the recipe we are going to encrust frenched racks of lamb with walnuts, mustard and the classic herbs of rosemary and garlic. Seared in a cast iron pan, then finished in the […]

Pete’s Quick Vinaigrette

Cheaper and healthier than store-bought salad dressing, vinaigrette is a snap to make at home. It’s great on greens, vegetables and fruits. You can change up the flavor by using different vinegars. When made well, vinaigrette is a perfectly balanced dressing that spruces up any salad or vegetable it touches. Because the recipe is so […]

Gravy 101 – Don’t Open a Jar!

You have just roasted the perfect chicken or roast beef and now its time to make gravy. Just say “no” to gravy from a jar. Use those drippings from the roasting pan to make the perfect gravy. Join me in the kitchen and learn the technique to make perfect gravy every time. Beef, chicken, pork, […]

Pear Martini

A perfect way to start any celebration, my Pear Martini is combination of light, fruity, sweet, smooth and refreshing! A squeeze of lime adds just enough brightness to wake up all the flavors. Garnished with a fresh pear and served with some fresh fruit and mild cheeses and you have the perfect start to an […]

Sweet and Sour Pork Chops

A taste of the tropics, this pineapple based sweet and sour sauce on pork chops is an old family favorite. Great on pork loins, poultry and seafood, it can be made sweeter or more sour. Add some chili’s to give it a new, modern twist. Always a hit, especially with kids, this will be the […]

Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers with Goat Cheese

Stuffed Mini Peppers are a delicious appetizer that’s like a healthier and less spicy version of a jalapeno popper with plenty of both crunch and cream. It’s crazy how delicious these mini stuffed peppers are because they’re quite simple. Want a hot appetizer, then just a quick broil in the oven takes them to a […]

Create Your Own Barbecue Sauce

Every family has their own Barbecue Sauce, from simple to complex, some sweet, some tangy and some hot and spicy. But everyone needs a basic sauce to start from to develop their own. Peter’s mother created in the 1950’s, a simple and inexpensive barbecue sauce that has become a staple and it all starts with […]

Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Tuna

A taste of summer, Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Tuna Salad make a great first course or a bright, fresh addition to a buffet. Try filling bite-sized cherry tomatoes with a mixture of savory fillings. In this recipe, we make a quick tuna salad to stuff in them. Think of them as tasty tomato poppers! Did […]

Instant Entertaining Pantry Stocking

Drop in company doesn’t have to stress you out! Less scared when prepared is the secret to being ready for unexpected company. No cooking needed – all you need is a selection of easy to find, inexpensive items to keep in your pantry and fridge, and you’ll never be caught unprepared again! Here is a […]