There’s nothing like strawberry buttercream that’s made with fresh strawberries and not artificial flavor. Using fresh strawberries can be tricky as the liquid can curdle the frosting. My strawberry buttercream…

Strawberry Festival was just held in Plant City, Florida so it’s the perfect time for my Easy Strawberry Cake! My twist on the old-timey, semi-homemade easy strawberry cake is absolutely…

Kalispera! Welcome to my casual Greek dinner party! Since I can’t travel to Greece, I brought Greece home! I wanted to fill my table with delicious traditional foods from Greece…

Mezze, meze or mazza platters are popular finger foods grazing boards throughout Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and North African countries. Mezze platters can include hot or cold, spicy or savory dishes.…

I love the Mediterranean for its warm, vibrant colors, cool waters and sun-kissed appeal. If I close my eyes I can almost feel the sun on my face and smell…

Baba ghanoush or baba ganoush is a Lebanese dip that is similar to hummus and absolutely delicious. Hummus is made with chickpeas and Baba Ghanoush is made with eggplant. Both…

Tzatziki sauce is this cool, creamy and refreshing dip that is served at every meal in Greece. The origins of Tzatziki date back to the Ottoman Empire and each country…

Hummus is Arabic for chickpeas that have been cooked, mashed and combined with tahini, garlic and lemon juice. It’s normally garnished with olive oil, paprika, parsley or a few whole,…

Thirty years ago I worked near a Mediterranean restaurant that served the most incredible chicken souvlaki. It was one of my favorite go-to lunch places and I ate there at…

Your mouth will water before you place these on the grill. These lamb lollipops are tender and delicious without that gamey taste thanks to the yogurt marinade that neutralizes that…

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…

Valentine’s Day is a special day to let someone special know how much you love them! Honestly, you should tell anyone that’s special just how special they are and how…

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…