I’m sure many of you agree that the ultimate party food especially for game night is queso, am I right? My latest lip smacking recipe for Hatch chile queso blanco is the cheesiest yet. Queso blanco literaly means white cheese in Spanish and I combined four different white cheeses in this dip. Such as white…
Appetizers
Olive Sun-dried Tomato Cheese Spread
I love snack time and happy hour should be 24 hours a day. Make my new recipe for this olive sun-dried tomato cheese spread and you will know why. The combination of these Mediterranean flavors makes for an addicting snack. Furthermore, what makes this cream cheese spread special is that I used Castelvetrano olives along…
Chipotle Shrimp & Watermelon Cocktail
There’s nothing like fresh chilled watermelon on a hot summer day, it’s so refreshing. Combining melon with shrimp may not sound conventional but my recipe for this refreshing chipotle shrimp & watermelon cocktail will be your new favorite summer recipe. The flavors of the smoky chipotle chili, sweet watermelon and succulent shrimp go surprisingly well…
Curried Cauliflower & Apple Soup
The other day I was craving something healthy for dinner so making this curried cauliflower & apple soup fulfilled that need. In fact this simple and low fat dish takes moments to prepare and about 20 to 30 minutes to cook. Furthermore, the deep, rich flavors come together from every ingredient. Because the apples add…
Watermelon & Cantaloupe Salsa
This refreshing summer watermelon and cantaloupe salsa is like dipping a tortilla chip into summer. For instance Juicy and ripe summer fruits like watermelon and cantaloupe deserve to be eaten in more ways than one. Besides eating melon by itself it’s great in recipes. You will enjoy the interesting and flavorful melon combination with this salsa. …
6 Must Have Phyllo Cup Recipes
These 6 essential must have delicious phyllo cup recipes have helped me provide fantastic party bites for many years to my clients. Phyllo cups are always on hand at any time of the year in my freezer. They make great appetizers or mini desserts and an easy base for so many recipes. They are an…
Chipotle White Bean Dip
This scrumptious smoky chipotle white bean dip recipe represents my love for Mexican food and beans. I’m always on the hunt for good Mexican food to eat but recently more delicious recipes I can make at home. I love beans I just don’t have the time to cook them from scratch sometimes. In particular, canned…
Roasted Grape Bruschetta with Blue Cheese & Walnuts
Jaw dropping flavor is how I describe this amazing roasted grape bruschetta with blue cheese & walnuts. The rich flavor develops like magic when the grapes are cooked. Roasting them in the oven brings out the sweet, rich and complex flavors. Discover this Italian antipasto by making this crunchy, sweet and tangy roasted grape bruschetta…
Chicken Salad Phyllo Tarts with Gorgonzola, Pistachios & Cherries
Summer is upon us and that means one thing…cherry season! My recipe for these fresh summer chicken salad phyllo tarts with Gorgonzola, pistachios & cherries could not be easier. My latest creation for these chicken salad tarts don’t disappoint. They have fresh cherries pistachio & Gorgonzola cheese in a crunchy phyllo cup. Do you have…
Apricot Butter with Moscato, Vanilla & Rosemary
I love the intense flavors that dried apricots provide and they only get better in my recipe for this apricot butter with vanilla, Moscato & rosemary. This pureed apricot stew translates to a butter texture once pureed. This is such an amazing accompaniment with strong soft cheese and crackers making it the star to any…
