Taco Tuesday: Smokey Chicken Taco With Pickled Onions

Smokey Chicken Taco With Pickled Onions
If you saw my post in late September I made Pink Peppercorn Pickled Onions. They are so delicious and pretty. I’m really into using them right now and put them on almost everything. They paired really well with these smoky tacos and I just loved the flavors together. Surprisingly I have a few heirloom tomatoes left too! Continue reading

Vodka Marinara Margherita Pizza With Fresh Oregano

Vodka Marinara Margherita Pizza With Fresh Oregano 3
Named after Queen Margherita of Savoy on a visit to Southern Italy (or so they say…) this dish has all the lovely colors of the Italian flag. Rather than make it the same old way, I added a little spin with vodka which I love in my sauce and oregano since I have more growing than I know what to do with…A lovely lunch or dinner for any day especially if you have it with a glass of Italian wine! Continue reading

Sweet Potato & Pancetta Risotto

This is one of those Autumn meals that just warms and comforts you! Creamy risotto blended with roasted sweet potatoes and crisp pancetta…so enjoyable…especially with a glass of wine in hand…and if you’re trick or treating tonight it’s a great one-pot meal that’s perfect to fill up little bellies before the candy does! Continue reading

Creamy Corn & Asparagus Soup

Creamy Corn & Aspagagus Soup 1
When the corn in season is about to be no more…I buy a few dozen, cut the corn off the cob then freeze the corn to be used in the fall and winter. So when I make this rich and creamy soup the corn is about as fresh as it gets this late in the season. And what I love about soups like this is they get better every day…You taste the sweet corn on the front of your bite and the asparagus at the end.  Continue reading

Pear, Blue Cheese & Candied Pecan Salad

Pear, Blue Cheese & Candied Pecan Salad
This tasty fall salad actually reminds me of spring. I served it recently at a luncheon I hosted. Since I love to decorate my dining table to the 9’s as often as I can, I invite different groups of women to a lunch and we have a wonderful, elegant time. Sometimes it’s for charity, and sometimes just because. This time it was for all the wonderful women who work for my husband that make his office run like a well-oiled machine. I had to ask the boss to let me have them for a little while…It was a lot of fun and I was thrilled to show them my appreciation for all they do. Continue reading