Recipes

Ever since Anthony Bourdain went to Greece and showed us how Bougatsa pastries are made by hand, I was hooked. I mean, what’s not to love about a crispy phyllo…

We all have those nights when dinner needs to be fast, delicious and something everyone loves. Enter beef sliders. These little sliders make the best any time snack or quick…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…