The Tiny Fairy

I’ll always associate this cake with my sister who has been an avid baker since her Easy Bake Oven days. Remember those? She quickly graduated and began baking in the…

It is so wonderful to share and celebrate family and new beginnings. On this night we celebrated my cousin Olga’s daughter-in-law, Taelor, as she started a new chapter in her…

I’ve been away for about a month dealing with some health issues, but I’m on the mend and ready to get back into the kitchen. I wanted to start by…

Caribbean drinks just feel like a getaway in your own back yard! I love this watermelon version for summer backyard gathering. It’s cool, colorful and refreshing! Whenever I make a…

Peaches are in season! When I made my way to the produce department I could smell the peaches. I couldn’t help myself, I knew I had to buy some. As…

Sauces are a wonderful way to complement any dish – be it savory or sweet. This particular fruit sauce is my absolute favorite. The tartness of the raspberry is well…

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve made this cheesecake and variations of it for family, friends and sometimes total strangers. It’s truly a foolproof recipe and technique that…

These scones are R-I-D-I-C-U-L-O-U-S-L-Y DELICIOUS. Were my caps on? You bet! They deserve a shout out. I adapted the recipe from Pam Anderson’s recipe published in US Weekend from 2006.…

Shrimp Scampi is one of those dishes that come together easy yet look so elegant. After a day of laundry, cleaning and testing recipes, I was looking forward to this…

I think Europeans in general have the right approach to eating – rich foods, small bites, great wine and good company. I love traveling and learning how different cultures eat…

This is the best mashed potato recipe and technique. The results are creamy, rich and fluffy mashed potatoes. Just perfect. You can easily adapt it and to make garlic mashed…

This is a dish made for a king. Literally. Veal Oscar was created in honor of Sweden’s King Oscar II using his favorite ingredients. Since then, many variations have been…

This sauce is a rich, buttery and decadent sauce that perfectly complements a variety of dishes. Hollandaise Sauce elevates meat, poultry, eggs and even potatoes! Try it on Steak Oscar,…

Why spread regular butter on anything when you can spread a savory butter packed with flavor? Butter is a great blank canvas to get creative and these compound butters significantly…

This isn’t even a recipe, it’s more like a method. Over 30 (cough) years ago, a coworker brought a delicious pasta salad to an office potluck. The basic recipe was…

Summer and grilling just go hand in hand like lemon and garlic! You know I love to cook and bake with lemons. It’s such a bright flavor, it truly makes…

I’ve been eating Ambrosia Fruit Salad as long as I can remember. It was a very popular recipe in the 70’s with mostly pantry items you kept on hand. The…

Florida grows a lot of strawberries and it’s peak season now. The markets are overflowing with big, red, juicy strawberries! They are so beautiful I couldn’t help myself, I got…

Making a sandwich sounds simple enough, yet it is something that gives many pause. Creating the perfect tea sandwich with the perfect edges and tasty filling can be intimidating. How…

Is there anything more elegant than proper English tea? I don’t think so. English tea touches on all the notes of etiquette, propriety and elegance. After all, we love Jane…

I was at Costco when I came across a beautiful fillet of Corvina and decided I wanted fried fish for dinner. What is Corvina? Corvina is a white firm fish…

This dessert has been a staple at our Easter table for as long as I can remember. No bake, easy to assemble and made for adults! Everyone needs a delicious…

The name beets always made me wince as a kid. I never tried them until I was twenty-one and at a dinner party where I couldn’t refuse them. The beets…

I had hoped to celebrate Cinco de Mayo outside, but Mother Nature threw me a curve ball. Not discouraged by a little water (felt like a tropical storm), I forged…

Nothing beats fresh and this Pico de Gallo is the best I’ve had anywhere. Ripe plum tomatoes, crisp red onion, lots of cilantro and fresh squeezed lime juice with the…

Although I love to bake and cook from scratch, there’s nothing wrong with taking shortcuts when you can – especially when pressed for time. These little mini-hand pies can be…

As I was planning my Cinco de Mayo menu, I knew I wanted a seafood option. I thought of fried fish strips, but I needed something simple, something I could…

There’s nothing like fresh guacamole to eat with … anything! I love this on anything Mexican, with chips and even on toast with a fried egg on top! It’s even…

This is a quick and easy recipe that’s light and refreshing. I love to serve it with seafood and roasted pork – think luau. Basically, tropical fruits are refreshing and…

Nothing says Cinco de Mayo, Fiesta or Mexico like a Margarita! Cheers to a classic cocktail that been around since the 30’s! I took the Classic Margarita and added a…