The Tiny Fairy

We all love carrots. They are delicious raw, roasted, sautéed, boiled, steamed and we eat them in just about anything from soups to sushi. It’s no surprise they make the…

When I think of casual, relaxed and informal entertaining, I think of a buffet. A buffet affords the host more time with their guests while removing the pressures and time…

I’ve been hosting parties for thirty years and I love to entertain. Filling my home with family and friends, enjoying delicious food and spending quality time together makes me very…

If you love bacon like I love bacon, then this is your jam! Oh yes! Bacon jam is a magnificent spread that elevates just about anything you spread it on…

Hosting can be both fun and stressful, but with a little planning and realistic expectations, your party can be a success. Remember the number one rule in planning is K.I.S.S.…

There’s nothing like a Key Lime Pie and the no bake version is equally delicious! My Best Ever No Bake Key Lime Pie is loaded with that delicious tart key…

Rarely have I hosted a party when King’s Hawaiian rolls didn’t make an appearance as a slider in one form or another. Sliders are perfect for any party or gathering.…

These egg rolls are better than the ones at Chili’s! Don’t take my word for it, take my family’s praise. Chili’s blends diced chicken, black beans, sweet corn, jalapeño jack…

What’s not to love about a chocolate covered strawberry? A beautifully sweet and ripe strawberry covered in a delicious semi-sweet chocolate shell. While this isn’t hard to make, chocolate can…

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been to Timpano’s Italian Chophouse Restaurant on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale and I’ve never been disappointed. Timpano’s is a true…

Now that we are headed into the Valentine’s Day countdown, here’s a romantic blush and gold formal tablescape idea. Blush is a very delicate color and it’s very soothing to…

This champagne dessert is perfect for New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day or any themed party that needs a little shimmer and bubbles! This isn’t your grandma’s 1950s jello dessert though.…

Today I’m sharing my Valentine’s Day Coffee Table Picnic with you. As you’re planning your Valentine’s Day celebration, there may be a number of reasons why you can’t dine out…

Panna Cotta is an Italian cooked cream dessert that is considered to be from the Piedmont region of northern Italy. Delicious and rich cream is cooked with gelatine, sugar and…

Rabo Encendido is Cuba’s version of Spain’s Rabo de Toro. With the mass Spanish emigration to Cuba, it’s no wonder Spain greatly influenced Cuban cuisine. I would say Rabo Encendido…

This quick and easy copycat version of Olive Garden’s Chicken Gnocchi Soup is creamy, delicious and comes together in thirty minutes. Ideal for a quick weeknight meal or any other…

This dish reminds me of Pappardelle with Wild Boar Ragu from New York City’s famous Via Carota restaurant, owned by Rita Sodi and Jody Williams. That dish was seared (pun…

No matter how fancy you try to make mac and cheese, the best is always the simple and original version. This tried and true Southern classic recipe is the best…

What’s not to love about filet mignon? It’s the best cut of beef and when properly cooked, it cuts like butter. I love to make it on the stove top…

Chicken tenderloin is such a versatile and tender cut of chicken. They are perfect as appetizers, any time snacks, sandwiches and served as part of lunch or dinner! I love…

Ah! Christmas morning. This has to be my favorite breakfast of the year. It’s one I look forward to all year long and I cherish more than any gift. There’s…

This hash brown casserole is my copycat version of Cracker Barrel’s famous cheesy and creamy hash brown potato casserole. If you don’t have a Cracker Barrel near you, I’m sorry.…

When I started cooking over 30 years ago, this is one of the first recipes I made. Over the years it’s become a favorite go to recipe for Christmas morning…

Who doesn’t love a blonde brownie filled with mini chocolate chips and M&M mini candy pieces? So rich and chewy and packed with all those little pieces – it just…

I love recipes that only require a bowl and a spoon – especially during the holidays! These Christmas Wreath Macaroons are so easy and festive to make. It comes together…

You know my love of all things citrus – especially lemons and oranges. This brings me to these Orange Snowball cookies – a delicious bite size cookie with bright orange…

This is a really good lemon cookie that’s crinkly on the outside yet light and chewy in the center. The Meyer lemons add a bright pop of lemon that can’t…

Christmas, my favorite holiday. Have I said that before? The joyous celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, is the happiest and most joyful time of…

My favorite eggnog of the holiday season! I’ve been making, bottling, gifting and enjoy this beverage for thirty years and I look forward to it every year. It’s become an…

Coquito is Puerto Rico’s national Christmas holiday drink. It’s made throughout the island and recipes vary from family to family. Puerto Ricans feels strongly about their Coquito (diminutive for coconut)…