Ideas for fabulous entertaining
Mushroom Pappardelle
Mushroom Pappardelle. Mushrooms are very meaty and provide that “umami” flavor that everyone seems to be seeking these days. As everyone knows by now, my […]
Entertaining Ideas
Braised Lamb Shanks
Braised Lamb Shanks. When we are looking for a comfort food that works all year round, my husband will often make his Braised Lamb Shanks. […]
Summer Peach Basil Martini
Summer Peach Basil Martini. Summer is definitely upon us here in Virginia. We’ve had quite a few hot and humid days over the past two […]
Blood Orange Baked Salmon
Blood Orange Baked Salmon. Recently, I was shopping at Trader Joe’s and I saw some colorful blood oranges in the produce section. I usually buy […]
Super Bowl LIII Party Ideas
Super Bowl LIII Party Ideas. This year’s Super Bowl matchup ensures that your Super Bowl Party food has to be top-notch. I have a few […]
Lemon Ricotta Pasta
Lemon Ricotta Pasta. Summery dishes in Winter always make me smile. I love the Summer months with the warm weather and lots of flowering plants. […]
Rich Smoked Salmon Dip
Rich Smoked Salmon Dip. What to do with some leftover smoked salmon? I usually will make my Simple Smoked Salmon Appetizer. This time, I wanted […]
Blue Cosmopolitan Cocktail
Blue Cosmopolitan Cocktail. Everyone probably remembers the “Sex and the City” TV series where the traditional pink Cosmopolitan cocktail gained popularity. The four female friends […]
Savory Vegetable Goat Cheese Tart
Savory Vegetable Goat Cheese Tart. Hot summer days encourage lighter dinners at my house. My Savory Vegetable Goat Cheese Tart is a great way to […]
Truffled Foie Gras Mousse Stuffed Dates
Truffled Foie Gras Mousse Stuffed Dates. That recipe title sure is a mouthful! These truffled foie-gras mousse stuffed dates are an elegant and tasty mouthful, […]
Sweet Onion Goat Cheese Dip
Sweet Onion Goat Cheese Dip. I’ve always loved chips and dip — especially onion dip with pretzels or potato chips. My husband isn’t a huge […]
The Best Pasta Carbonara Recipe
The Best Pasta Carbonara Recipe. Let’s face it. Decadent Pasta Carbonara is not a particularly healthy dish. But once in a while…it’s sooooo good! Eaten […]
Easy Cocktail Recipes
Easy Cocktail Recipes. After my husband and I remodeled our outdated 1970s bar, we’ve been able to enjoy our bar area for Happy Hours. Soon, […]
Tomato Basil Cocktail
Tomato Basil Cocktail. When Summer gives you lots of tomatoes and basil, and you’ve already made vats of sauce, consider this savory and slightly spicy […]
Labor Day Cookout Side Dishes and Salads
Labor Day Cookout Side Dishes and Salads. Labor Day generally signifies the end of summer in the United States. Soon, community swimming pools will close […]