Farro, Broccoli, Apple & Walnut Salad

Farro, Broccoli, Apple & Walnut Salad

I love creating new combinations for salads…I saw a little bit of farro left in the pantry and decided that I wanted to use it…so on the menu today is a hearty Farro, Broccoli, Apple & Walnut Salad…the dressing is a Maple Walnut-Mayo combination that just pushed it over the top! The other great thing about this salad is that it gets better as it sits… Continue reading

Cocktail Corner: Wedding Cosmopolitan

wedding-cosmopolitan
My lovely little princess just got married!!! So I made a million of these little shots of cosmopolitans to please the crowd. We had their initials engraved and the hearts are from their favorite game ‘Legend of Zelda’… I have a few left over, so Shots for Everyone! It’s also a great addition to our Cocktail Corner… Continue reading

Old Fashioned Pot Roast

Old Fashioned Pot Roast

After taking the dog for a walk in the crisp cool autumn air I sat down and browsed through my recipes trying to decide which one would be on the menu today…what says Fall better than an Old Fashioned Pot Roast? I remember my Mom-Mom used to make one – she cooked it for so long that the beef became tough but the gravy was so delicious…I’ve tweaked her original recipe just a bit over the years; adding more flavor, cooking the beef to tender perfection and still enjoying the delicious gravy! Continue reading

Castilian Chicken

Castilian Chicken/Fabulous Fare Sisters

Castilian Chicken/Fabulous Fare Sisters

This is one of those chicken recipes that doesn’t ‘look’ good but tastes so yummy! It’s a rustic Spanish dish from the Castile and León regions where poultry stews and the addition of almond paste are very popular. Braised in white wine until the chicken is so tender it almost melts in your mouth and served over mashed potatoes or rice so that all the tasty broth is enjoyed… Continue reading

Taco Tuesday: Beef Empanadas with Chipotle Chiles & Adobo Sauce

Beef Empanadas With Chipotle Chiles & Adobado Sauce

It’s Taco Tuesday! With my daughter’s wedding approaching and so many things still on my ‘To Do’ list, today I’m revisiting a really tasty Beef Empanada…An empanada is a stuffed bread or pastry baked or fried in many countries in Latin America…I’ve baked mine to keep it healthier and stuffed it with a beef and pepper combination that’s absolutely delicious!
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Spinach Fettuccine Aglio e Olio

Spinach Fettuccine Aglio e Olio

Today is MEATLESS MONDAY! Don’t you just love all those different types of pasta found in your local supermarket nowadays!? I’m always thinking of ways to turn them into a great dish. After spending the last 12 days in Italy and enjoying all their wonderful pasta I’m ready to cook again! Today’s Meatless Monday menu combines a healthy spinach fettuccine with a classic Italian Aglio e Olio sauce. Aglio e Olio simply means ‘Garlic & Oil’ in Italian. It may sound simple and it may even be simple to make…but boy is it delicious! Continue reading