Pomegranate Pear Martini
Pomegranate Pear Martini. My husband came up with this very refreshing and gorgeous deep magenta-colored cocktail. It’s a favorite of mine for a number of […]
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Braised Red Cabbage
Braised Red Cabbage. It’s a colorful sweet and sour addition to a meaty meal. Red or purple cabbage is shredded, sauteed in olive oil and […]
Chilled Grilled Peach Salad with Baby Arugula
Chilled Grilled Peach Salad with Baby Arugula. Wow, doesn’t that sound refreshing on a hot summer’s day? Think about a juicy grilled peach that’s been […]
Fresh Fruit Platter
Winter is the time of year that I start to think about summer‘s upcoming bounty of fruit. Yet with the availability of fresh produce from […]
Homemade Granola
Homemade Granola. In keeping with my “eating healthier” trend, I finally decided to start to make my own homemade granola. I really don’t know why […]
Apple Chopped Salad with Toasted Pecans and Goat Cheese
My Apple Chopped Salad with Toasted Pecans and Goat Cheese is a take-off of the Classic Waldorf Salad and a bit lighter. My version uses […]
Strawberry Almond Tart
What to do with fresh ripe strawberries? Other than just eating them plain out of your hand, what about making an easy tart? My Strawberry […]
Fig Almond Cheese Nibbles
Party nibbles need to be bite-sized, no-spill, and tasty. My Fig Almond Cheese Nibbles won’t fall apart in your guests’ hands. A super simple appetizer […]
Strawberry Mango Avocado Salad over Arugula
My Strawberry Mango Avocado Salad over Arugula is a refreshing tropical salad that should be enjoyed when fruits are at their peak! If you are […]
Buttery Orzo Pasta with Dates, Shallots, and Red Bell Pepper
My Buttery Orzo Pasta with Dates, Shallots, and Red Bell Pepper is an easy and tasty side dish. It’s also a great bed for your […]
Strawberry Almond Goat Cheese Salad
It’s a chilly winter day today here in Virginia. We’re still digging out of the 18+ inches of snow we received a few days ago. […]
Wild Rice Salad with Dried Cranberries and Apricots
Whole grains are an important part of my diet. From whole grain bread to whole grain cereal to whole grain pizza dough, I’m a whole […]
Stuffed Mushroom Caps with Brie, Ham and Dried Cranberries
My tasty bite-sized Stuffed Mushroom Caps with Brie, Ham, and Dried Cranberries are an easy appetizer that your guests will love. Make some extras to […]
Cranberry Compote with Cinnamon and Calvados
Cranberry Sauce is a very popular and traditional condiment for the holidays. I’m not a big fan of the canned jellied cranberry sauces that are […]
Very Berry Crumble
Nothing says Fall and Winter like a fruit crumble dessert. Super simple to make, full of sweet juicy berries, and deliciously crispy, your family will […]