Mmmmm ............veggies or candy?........... veggies or candy?............ veggies or candy?.................
No, no, no, I'm not trying to make some deep, important life decision.............. like whether to become a vegetarian or a candytarian! No, I'm just trying to decide how to categorize this fabulous vegetable dish in my recipe file.............. :)
Silliness ...
Cider-Poached Puff Pastry Apples
Here we go, confession time again! I didn't tell you..............well............ I didn't tell you the whole name in the title because I thought it just might turn off some of you fancy-dancy fabulous, purist, totally-from-scratch chefs out there. But you know what? I think no matter how great of a chef you are, it doesn't hurt at all to have a few short cuts and to cheat a bit........... ...
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Curried Coconut Pumpkin Soup with Chicken and Jasmine Rice
I'm crazy about all the season of the year but I believe fall is my favorite! I love the breathtaking foliage displays, the cool crisp days, the long cozy evenings inside AND I wait all year for the fabulous culinary flavors and ingredients the season brings; aromas of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and ginger, crisp sweet/tart apples, luscious succulent pears leaving sweet juice running down your chin ...
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Autumn Fried Rice with Chicken, Butternut Squash & Caramelized Onions
Not your typical fried rice................ but then again, who wants typical? They do say that variety is the spice of life, right?.................
This is a versatile, fun, innovative meal-in-one that can served as a delicious weeknight dinner or dressed up a bit for fun dinner party. It comes together quickly and much of the prep can be done ahead. I used butternut squash, caramelized ...
Feta Filo Tart w/ Spinach & Chicken
Some people are just naturals when it comes to organizing and planning ahead. Me?.... not so much. But I'm really working on it, especially when it comes to the holidays, as I've learned some valuable lesson from years gone by. I've actually spoiled some holidays by trying to do too much in too little time. Can anyone out there identify? The purpose and meaning of the special holidays along ...
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Ginger-Studded Brown Sugar Shortbread
Look what I found while taking a walk yesterday! Well, maybe in my dreams! But then again, I guess cookies along the way would defeat the purpose of taking a brisk walk on a cool, crisp autumn day, wouldn't it? Oh well a girl can imagine, right? Seriously, these Ginger-Studded Brown Sugar Shortbread cookies are a fun spin on the traditional shortbread variety.I decided to make my tried-and-true ...
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Three Lily Soup
Tiger Lilies, Calla Lilies and ................um......... Lilies of the Valley!.................
............... just teasing..............well, kind of........ did you know that onions, shallots and leeks are members of the Liliaceae (Lily) family? That's why I call it Three Lily Soup. I thought this name sounded much more fun and interesting than the original name; Leek and ...
Cranberry Pecan Five Minute Artisan Bread
Does this sound holiday-ish or what?! Would you suffer through the Thanksgiving leftovers if you could have turkey sandwiches or paninis on this delicious bread? How about a simple breakfast for guests with toasted Cranberry Pecan Artisan Bread and fresh fruit? Or a fabulous Christmas morning brunch, starring Cranberry Pecan Artisan French Toast! Guess what? You can have all of these this holiday ...
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Sour Cream Coffee Cake w/ Gingersnap-Toffee Streusel
Fabulous. Festive. First-Class.............. They say "a picture is worth a thousand words"....... so I won't say any more except........... you want this recipe in your holiday collection .......... For sure! Sour Cream Coffee Cake w/ Gingersnap-Toffee Streusel Ingredients for Streusel: 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour ½ cup packed light-brown sugar 3 tablespoons finely chopped ...
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Arugula Salad with Apples, Maple Sea Salt Pecans and Dijon/Maple Vinaigrette
We had the pleasure of dining with some dear friends last week and if you'd been a fly on the wall, you would have heard a comical conversation; it went something like this. Me: "This is a delicious salad!" My friend: "Well, it's your recipe!" Me: "Are you sure?" My friend: "Yes, of course, I'm sure!" Me: (thinking to myself) "You're such a dingbat!" (I had no recollection of this salad - ...
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Maple Sea Salt Pecans
There's something, extremely strange and utterly unique about these Maple Sea Salt Pecans. THEY TALK!! You probably don't believe me, but just try making a batch and then stashing them away for a rainy day or for gift-giving or to use on a wonderful Asian Pear Salad with Maple Vinaigrette (tomorrow's recipe)! Yes, just try it! You'll see; there's a good chance you'll find out what I'm ...
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Easy, Economical & Delicious – Homemade Chicken Stock and a Super Sensational Soup!
I have a confession to make............... I LOVE rotisserie chicken! I pick one up quite frequently at my local Costco and use it for quick and easy sandwiches, salads, enchiladas, lasagnas, chilies, and a host of other delicious dishes. This prepared poultry gives me a fast jump start when preparing all of these wonderful recipes in lieu of roasting, poaching, baking or grilling my own ...
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