Recipes

Well isn’t that title a mouthful! The salad was certainly a delicious bite. I’ve been thinking of 70s retro recipes and I remembered my “party meatballs” with BBQ sauce, grape…

Bananas Foster is a iconic classic dessert synonymous with New Orleans. Gooey bananas sautéed in a caramel rum sauced that’s flambéed and served over ice cream! This is just heaven…

Chicken Piccata is a wonderful dish when you want something easy to make but elegant and extremely rich. The chicken is delicious and so tender you can cut it with…

These cookies will forever remind me of my childhood home and our lovely next door neighbors, Harry and Nelly, who welcomed us with a plate of these chocolate chip cookies…

Fresh rosemary and lemon zest make boring ground chicken into a tasty and delicious chicken patties. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. These patties freeze well for a…

This is my copycat recipe of an amazing Sweet Corn Tamale Cake from Tijuana Taxi Cab Company, a local Tex-Mex restaurant here in south Florida. These cakes are perfectly balanced…

This Chicken and Spinach Manicotti is super easy to make and so full of flavor. It’s one of those semi-homemade casseroles that is a wonderful back pocket recipe for company…

The buttery and sweetness of King’s Hawaiian bread makes this french toast overnight bake a delight. I love breakfast casseroles I can prepare the night before and just bake in…

Delicious, juicy and flavorful Asian Pork Meatballs are just perfect! These are so light and tender. I love the combination of flavors and the meatballs and sauce go so well…

Houston’s Ding’s Coleslaw is an important layer in their Ding’s Crispy Chicken Sandwich, but it’s a delicious and crisp coleslaw salad that is perfect on any sandwich or served as…

I’m addicted to Houston’s Ding’s Chicken Sandwich. I don’t know anyone that doesn’t love it. The Hillstone Restaurant Group actually has a great menu and consistently plate delicious food, regardless…

Talk about restaurant quality tacos! This dish elevates any Taco Tuesday and is deserving of it’s own night. Seafood tacos are big at my house and these are extra special.…

We’ve come a long way since the Middle Ages yet pasta al forno or baked pasta is still a timeless and classic meal. Italians call it piatto unico meaning a…

There’s something magical about sharing a simple meal around the kitchen table on a late Sunday afternoon. I’ve had so many Sunday dinners around that table. So many wonderful memories.…

This is an easy and versatile frittata dish that requires no tricky flip. You start it on the stove-top and finish it in the oven for a perfect and evenly…

Who doesn’t love a great flaky and buttery biscuit? This one is a savory buttery recipe that rises beautifully. A great addition to any brunch or meal. Sift all the…

Light and fluffy, these moist, delicious Lemon Ricotta Pancakes must be one of my all time favorite pancake flavors. I mean, you know how much I love lemons! My most…

Eggs Benedict has to be my all-time favorite breakfast and brunch food. It’s the perfect decadent, creamy and rich bite. You have the crunchy texture of English muffin with the…

Jambalaya! You immediately think New Orleans, French Quarter, Louisiana cooking and all that jazz! It’s a one pot wonder – uniquely American which reflects the rich cultural influences of the…

Soup, the perfect meal to nourish the body and soul. What’s not to love about a classic clam chowder soup? It’s jam packed with vegetables, potatoes and delicate clams in…

The art of barbecuing is a serious subject. Obtaining the perfect flavor profile with the right amount of bark and fall off the bone tenderness is the life’s work of…

Want an alternative to hummus or another dip at your table? Look no further than your pantry! Yes, your pantry. This white bean dip is easy to whip up in…

I created this glaze for my chicken wings, but this is so nice with a variety of fish – like salmon and sea bass, etc. It’s a very nice dipping…

Chicken wings are one of my favorite foods to eat at home where I can get as messy as I want and use a dish towel or baby wipes instead…

I love trifle desserts. They are delicious, easy to assemble and always make a statement. This dessert has been requested at Christmas Eve dinner for over 25 years, but you…

Twenty nine years ago, Santiago Rivera, owner of La Viña in San Sebastian, Spain, created the Basque Burnt Cheesecake for the patrons at his bar. The cheesecake has gained popularity…

When entertaining, I like to either prepare a batch of cocktails in a pitcher or I like to make a punch for my guests to help themselves. This Christmas, I…

All I can say is everything is better with butter! This is the creation of Danielle Kartes from Rustic Joyful Food and it is the best coconut macaroon I’ve eaten.…

This is a show stopper! This cake is magnificent! In flavor, texture and presentation. Three glorious layers of German gingerbread spiced cake with a creamy yet not overly sweet mascarpone…

Peanut Butter Blossoms are a perfect cookie for the peanut lover! It’s a beautiful chewy cookie, lightly coated in sugar and topped with a Hershey’s chocolate kiss. This recipe was…