The Food Lover

Summer Picnic Menu

July 2, 2014 The Food Lover 0

Summer is upon us. It’s time for weekend barbecues, block parties, and pool events. What about an old-fashioned summer picnic? Pack up a picnic basket […]

Chocolate Chip Brownies

July 1, 2014 The Food Lover 0

Who doesn’t love brownies? Chewy chocolatey wonderful goodness. My favorite Chocolate Chip Brownies make a regular appearance at summer picnics and casual dinners. They’re also […]

Pepperoni Mushroom Pasta

June 25, 2014 The Food Lover 0

For that pepperoni pizza flavor in a pasta dish, try my Pepperoni Mushroom Pasta. A simple sauce of pepperoni, mushrooms, sweet onion, garlic, red wine, […]

Colorful Chopped Salad

June 16, 2014 The Food Lover 0

Colorful Chopped Salad. In planning a Father’s Day lunch for my dad this year, I selected my Spicy Black Bean Burgers as the main course. […]

Roasted Corn Enchiladas

June 12, 2014 The Food Lover 0

Enchiladas are a simple staple on my weeknight dinner list. Just grab a flour or corn tortilla, and wrap it around a wonderful filling, top […]

Chicken Pesto Pizza

June 10, 2014 The Food Lover 0

Chicken Pesto Pizza. It’s basil season soon. This year, I’ve just started my seeds. I’m about a month late because our weather has been a […]

Creamy Basil Arugula Pesto Tortellini

May 31, 2014 The Food Lover 0

Tortellini is such a comforting pasta. My favorite tortellini is filled with cheese. Although smothering it with tomato sauce is my usual favorite pasta dish, […]

Basil Arugula Pesto

May 31, 2014 The Food Lover 0

Cooking for only two people generally leaves me with an abundance of leftover ingredients. Recently, I had purchased a huge bunch of basil for an […]

Citrus Shrimp Couscous Salad

May 26, 2014 The Food Lover 0

In our goal to eat healthier, and to take advantage of available summertime foods, my thoughts usually run to a simple one-dish cold salad. My […]

The Best Tartar Sauce

May 23, 2014 The Food Lover 0

Try my favorite condiment — The Best Tartar Sauce — on your favorite fish sandwich or seafood dish. Although I like Hellmann’s brand of tartar […]

Dijon Mustard Dressing

May 19, 2014 The Food Lover 0

Dijon Mustard Dressing is a favorite salad topper that is always in my refrigerator. It’s lighter dressing for when we’re in the mood for something […]

Chicken Pesto Sausage Stuffed Cannelloni

May 13, 2014 The Food Lover 0

Chicken Pesto Sausage Stuffed Cannelloni. In creating delicious dishes, many times I use whatever ingredients that I have on hand. A while back, I bought […]