Smoked Whitefish Mini Toasts
My Smoked Whitefish Mini Toasts are a holiday treat. Bite-sized and tasty, they’ll also grace your appetizer table with a festive color and flavor combination. […]
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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 […]
Chicken Cranberry Pecan Salad Sandwich
Chicken Cranberry Pecan Salad Sandwich. A perfect combination of flavors for a festive autumn or winter luncheon tray, a picnic, or perhaps just a change […]
Seared Scallops over Pumpkin Butternut Squash Puree
Seared Scallops over Pumpkin Butternut Squash Puree. Add some fresh sage, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, crumbled bacon bits, and a lovely Calvados sauce. Serve with […]
How to Make Croutons
Do you know how to make croutons? This is a super simple “recipe” but one for which I’ve received a number of requests. Nothing’s better […]
Shredded Buffalo Tacos
Savory Shredded Buffalo Tacos. Every now and then, my local Whole Foods Market carries a buffalo shoulder roast. On my latest shopping trip, I was […]
Succulent Chicken Shepherds Pie
In these cooler Fall days, I tend to crave comfort foods more often. Meat dishes, hearty pastas, and savory bean soups make their way onto […]
Pizza Topping Bar
Pizza Topping Bar. What’s more fun than a “Pick Your Topping Pizza?” If you’re having a party, set out a Pizza Topping Bar and let […]
Easy Egg Salad
Easy Egg Salad. One of my absolute favorite sandwich fillings is egg salad. I grew up on egg salad sandwiches. Chopped hard-boiled egg with just […]
Baked Onion Thyme Soup
It’s an early autumn type of day here in Virginia. We’ve been lucky to have several days like this in a row. Cooler days and […]
Pork Carnitas
Pork Carnitas. Mexican and Tex Mex foods have always been favorites with my family. Tacos made from crispy, tender pork filling in double soft corn […]
Seared Snapper over Summer Vegetable Stew
Seared Snapper over Summer Vegetable Stew. Summer always means an abundance of fresh vegetables and herbs in the garden. Your local grocer and farmers’ markets […]
Simple Cucumber Salad
It’s that time of year when your garden may be overflowing with produce. My Simple Cucumber Salad is cool and refreshing, and a great way […]
Grilled Lamb Meatballs
Grilled Lamb Meatballs. A few years ago, my husband and I met a nice couple who were originally from Turkey. The couple was in the […]
Summer Ratatouille
Summer Ratatouille. If your vegetable garden is overflowing with zucchini, tomatoes, and peppers, you can make a wonderful Summer Ratatouille! There are several ways to […]