Remember when Heidi gave me all of those beautiful vegetables from her garden? Well, I’ve just used up the final two veggies! Spaghetti Squash…mmm – I had to think about how I could use them – what would be something different that everyone would like? You know how hard it is to get everyone to eat their vegetables! I added just a touch of sweetness to the roasted Spaghetti Squash and it was a real winner…Kids will love this one and they won’t even know it’s a vegetable… Continue reading
What’s for dessert tonight? I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love a good Cannoli! Delicious Italian pastry tubes filled with luscious ricotta filling…yummy! This delightful cake has all the lovely flavors of a Cannoli – layers filled with creamy ricotta and mini chocolate chips. It looks like a lot of steps but is actually quite easy…and definitely worth the extra time on the treadmill! Continue reading
It’s another Date Night! Carve out some time for you and your honey to enjoy a home cooked restaurant-style entree. Thick and juicy pork chops stuffed with Jamón Serrano & Manchego cheese and seasoned with the flavors of Spain. Pour a nice glass of Spanish Rioja and enjoy these delicious Spanish Stuffed Pork Chops along with some much needed time alone with your date… Continue reading
Along with the autumn weather comes an abundance of fresh fall vegetables. With these delightful treats you can make warm soups and chili to fill your tummies! Bisques are creamy soups made from roasted vegetables or fruits which are then pureed. Sometimes there’s nothing that will warm you up like a big bowl of soup. This Butternut Squash Bisque is smooth and lush… Continue reading
Huevos Rancheros are a typical breakfast of Mexico that I first tried quite a few years ago when visiting Cancun. There are so many different additions that can be added for variety. My favorite way to make it is to top it with chorizo sausage. The spicy meat adds such a great flavor to the creamy egg & cheese along with the black bean salsa combo… Continue reading
Think of the flavors of Tuscany and you think hearty and warm! Red wine, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Pecorino cheese, hearty braised chicken thighs & fragrant herbs such as rosemary, sage and parsley…Now combine all these flavors in one dish and you have a lovely Tuscan Chicken Risotto. Early Fall comfort food to warm you up on this cool Saturday… Continue reading
I love autumn. I love the cool weather and the changing colors of the leaves. Our fresh summer salads recipes are put on the back burner until next summer and we crave the warm seasonal flavors of Fall. Roasted vegetables, dried fruits and nuts. In this salad I’ve combined some of the flavors of the autumn season… Continue reading
It’s Taco Tuesday! I’ve read that about fifty years ago, somewhere in Baja California someone created what is generally considered to be the original Baja fish taco. This tasty taco traditionally consists of a lightly battered mild white fish that is deep-fried, then served in a corn tortilla with shredded cabbage, a sour-cream- or mayonnaise-based sauce, a bit of salsa, and a squeeze of lime. I’ve changed the original just a bit in this recipe – using a cornmeal crust and using only a tablespoon or two of vegetable oil instead of deep-frying the fish. I tossed the shredded cabbage in the mayo-sour cream concoction along with some fresh cilantro and the zest and juice of a lime. The flavor combination is amazing! I hope you give these a try on your next Taco Tuesday… Continue reading
Arroz con Pollo was the first Latin meal I ever tried. Many years ago, I was visiting my husband’s family in Panama and was served this simply delicious meal. I tried recreating it when we got home. After many years of tweaking the recipe, and although it may not be made the same way as they make it in Panama, I believe that the end result is perfection! Allowing the chicken to braise in its own juices for an hour tenderizes it and adds tons of flavor. I hope you’ll give it a go… Continue reading
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