Meatloaf is one of those ‘take me back to mamma‘ comfort foods. Tonight I added a little Italian to it for pizzaz and zest. I used a mild Italian salami, but a spicy salami would be good too. Continue reading
Author: Heidi
Dijon & Dill Salmon with Rosemary Green Beans
I love when my husband makes dinner! Outside of being my personal grill master, I love his wonderful salmon. Well tonight is my honey’s salmon supper. I made the veggies and my love did the rest. Continue reading
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Carrot Curry & Cheese Soup
Something about carrots just go with curry. One is sweet, the other spicy. So for lunch today I paired the carrots with the curry for a delightful rich soup. Continue reading
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Cocktail Corner: Red Ruby Grapefruit, Peppermint and Lime Martini
Who doesn’t love a good martini! I love almost any martini. I have my favorites and this is one. Grapefruit is known to speed your metabolism and burn fat, so why not drink to that! Here is a fat burning martini… Continue reading
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Sauteed Radishes
I doubt I’m the only person who sautes radishes, but I am the only person I know who does. When our garden starts popping these beautiful little spicy bites, I get excited. They are delicious when plucked straight from the garden and they have a peppery bite to them. Also the health benefits to radishes are many. If you’re interested in a little more information on the benefits of eating these little gems, check out 9 reasons to ‘Eat Your Radishes”. I like to saute them with onions and garlic. They become tender and sweet. The greens are also good for you and are great in soups. Continue reading
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White Gazpacho
Cold soups are definitely a summertime thing. As a cucumber lover, I started making this soup many years ago. It’s a great soup when you have the girls over poolside, or on the deck. Today I had this awesome soup while sitting outside on our back porch with the love of my life. It’s a cloudy day but still beautiful. The view from our home is priceless!!! Continue reading
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Turkey Thigh Cacciatore
When I saw these beautiful large turkey thighs I couldn’t help but think… ‘Cool, I bet these would make a great Cacciatore. And sure enough, they did. Delicious in fact. I have two secret ingredients that I add in my Cacciatore and I am going to share them with you today. This is a great dish to make for a crowd. You can prepare it ahead and let the oven do the rest. I love making meals that allow me to enjoy my guests. So if you are making it for a crowd use a cut-up chicken or chicken thighs instead. You will also want to cut the time by about 30 minutes as the turkey thighs are very large by comparison. Enjoy! Continue reading
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Pork Tenderloin Au Poivre with Black Grape, Tarragon and Red Wine Compote
Au poivre is a French term that simply means with Pepper. Traditionally filet mignon is used and the meat is smothered in cracked black pepper prior to cooking. Tonight I used Pork filet instead. I created this dish last November when I was left with black grapes after a French Party I chaired for our French Victorian Christmas theme. Soirèe Française Èlègante left me with Grapes galore. The au poivre just enhanced the flavor of the rich grapes and the elegance of the french inspired dish. When I made this before, I used a Bordeaux. This time I used a Cabernet Sauvignon that my step daughter made, I thought it was rather good when it peaked. Continue reading
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Baked Steak with Onion Sherry Gravy
Beef and gravy…. serve it with a pile of mashed potatoes and comfort just says, Hello. If you have a meat and potatoes fella, than he’s gonna love you for this dish. Tender to a fault and the gravy is rich in flavor. Continue reading
