Ideas for fabulous entertaining
Peach Pistachio Ricotta Toasts
Peach Pistachio Ricotta Toasts. Summer is peach season. There’s nothing tastier than a fresh ripe peach at its best. I wanted to serve a nice […]
Entertaining Ideas
Clifton Sunset Martini
Clifton Sunset Martini. Don’t you love a gorgeous sunset? When I was designing a name for this beautiful martini, it was obvious that Clifton, Virginia […]
My Favorite Ultimate Nachos
My Favorite Ultimate Nachos. Who doesn’t like a colorful, heaping plate of nachos? Tortilla chips are draped with chile con queso sauce, sprinkled with black […]
Mini-Toasts with Roast Beef, Brie and Onion Jam
Mini-Toasts with Roast Beef, Brie and Onion Jam. For my first posting of 2016, I’d like to offer a celebratory party “nibble” recipe to welcome […]
Winter Holiday Party Recipes
Winter Holiday Party Recipes. Here’s a list of my favorites. Appetizers, Platters, Sandwiches, Nibbles, and Beverages! Just click on the words and the recipe posting […]
Blue Hawaiian Cocktail
The Blue Hawaiian Cocktail. This is a favorite cocktail that I enjoyed while visiting the Delaware House and nearby Delaware Beaches. This Blue Hawaiian Cocktail […]
Chocolate Almond Martini
Chocolate Almond Martini. Sometimes you just want to “drink” your dessert. This is a delicious dessert martini that you can serve along with dessert or […]
Marcia’s Curried Mushroom Soup
For part of my life, I could claim to be a “California Girl.” Having lived in California for about 8 years, I got to experience […]
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 […]
White Lasagna
Decadent White Lasagna. My version of white lasagna is a succulent layered lasagna with cheeses and crispy prosciutto in a creamy white sauce that is […]
Delaware House Ham and Cheese Sandwich
The Delaware House Ham and Cheese Sandwich. Once in a while, you come up with something that bears repeating. Again. And again. And again. The […]
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. […]
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 […]