Making a Polenta Board for a Polenta Table Party | Polenta alla Spianatora
You have heard of cheese boards, charcuterie boards and even butter boards, but how about a polenta board? Creamy, rich polenta is poured on a surface and served with a […]
Appetizers
Hot Cheesy Broccoli Dip – The Best Dip You Need to Make Right Now!
Are you done with boring chips and dip? My Hot Cheesy Broccoli Dip will be the best one you’ve ever made. Serve it with an assortment of fresh vegetables and […]
Zucchini Rollup Roses with Bacon & Cheese | The Best Way to Eat Your Veggies !
It’s that time of year where everyone’s garden has more zucchini than they know what to do with. My zucchini rollup roses are a great mixture of flavors using zucchini, […]
Creamy Garlic Clam Dip | A Modern Spin on a Classic Dip
I’m bringing Clam Dip into the 21st century. My creamy garlic clam dip uses minced clams, roasted garlic and a few other ingredients mixed together to add a modern spin […]
How to Make the Best Shrimp Stuffed Mushrooms – A One Bite Appetizer
Filled to the brim with flavor, my Shrimp Stuffed Mushrooms combine shrimp, bacon, scallions and mushrooms for a new take on the classic stuffed mushrooms. These one bite wonders are […]
How to Make Hummus with Butter Beans – A White Bean Hummus
People love to have a snack of hummus and pita. Let me show you how to make hummus with butter beans instead of the traditional chick peas. Along with garlic, […]
Spring Pea Salad with Mint and Feta | A Fresh and Flavorful Side Dish
You probably only have peas from a bag in the freezer as a vegetable with your dinner. My Spring Pea Salad uses fresh Snap Peas, a flavor of Spring, combined […]
Mini Brie Tarts – Cherry, Apricot and Cranberry Brie Bites
It’s happy hour, but I’m tired of chips, dips and hummus. So let’s elevate things with my Mini Brie Tarts or as my family calls them – Brie Bites. A […]
How to Steam Shrimp – Basic Kitchen Skills
Everyone loves shrimp, but most people overcook it by boiling it. Steaming is much gentler on seafood and locks in the flavor. Learning how to steam shrimp is easy and […]
Pan Fried Potato Cakes – Use Up Those Leftover Mashed Potatoes
What do you do with a big bowl of leftover mashed potatoes? You do what I do and make pan fried potato cakes and have a plate full of golden […]
How to Make Barbeque Chicken Lollipops in the Oven
When you hear the word lollipop, you think of a sweet piece of candy. But how about a lollipop made from chicken drumsticks? My Barbecue Chicken Lollipops are a fresh […]
How to Make Barbeque Chicken Lollipops in the Oven
When you hear the word lollipop, you think of a sweet piece of candy. But how about a lollipop made from chicken drumsticks? My Barbecue Chicken Lollipops are a fresh […]