These delicious Chinese turkey endive bites make an easy appetizer and will satisfy your craving for Chinese food. Notably this dish is similar to Chinese chicken in lettuce leaves, it tastes just like restaurant made. In fact while writing this today I’m scooping the turkey into endive leaves like potato chips. Furthermore hang up the…
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Oven Fried Picnic Chicken
Do you crave fried chicken from time to time? Then, I have the easiest oven fried picnic chicken recipe for you to make during the summer months. In the event of a picnic or summer gathering, I think of this chicken. What makes this is oven fried chicken so great is there is no need…
Braised Chicken with Cinnamon and Hard Apple Cider
This braised chicken with cinnamon and hard apple cider came out so juicy. I love when I create a recipe within minutes of frantically looking around in my pantry and refrigerator wondering what to make for dinner that isn’t the old standby; we need variety in life! My recipe for braised cinnamon & hard apple…
Rosemary Pork Tenderloin Skewers with Chipotle Cherry Port Sauce
My recipe for these rosemary pork tenderloin skewers with chipotle cherry port sauce turned out amazing and is perfect for any party. “Meat on a stick” internationally has been around for centuries because of the portability of serving it and ease of cooking it. That’s why you see this street food staple at so many…
Sun Dried Tomato Vodka Sauce
I really enjoy making this pasta dish, I created this recipe years ago with a twist, instead of using tomato paste, I use sun dried tomatoes…really gives it a rich tomato flavor that I crave. Growing up in my house there was always a pasta dish in our house on Sundays, my mom would simmer…
Chicken Thighs with Oranges, Artichokes and Mushrooms
I love chicken thighs, I think it’s the most flavorful and tender party of the chicken. I created this recipe many years ago and have served it at tons of event including weddings and it was always a hit. The combination of the chicken with the orange, wine and other vegetables is so tasty! This…
Vegetarian Flatbread Pizza
Good tasting recipes to please a crowd do not have to be difficult, time consuming or expensive. These vegetarian naan flatbread pizzas are a perfect example of a very fast way to feed your family on those busy weeknights or please your party guests without exhausting yourself. As a dinner, serve these with a fresh…
Lamb Shepherd’s Pie
This easy to put together dish is delicious and will be a family favorite at your dinner table. Shepherd’s pie is such a comforting dish, especially when it’s cold and rainy outside, I served it in small baking dishes at a recent party so guests can have a traditionally served dinner dish as a “small…
Irish Corned Beef & Cabbage Sliders
I made these Irish themed sliders for last nights’ party since it was St. Patrick’s Day but even though the holiday is over doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a good corned beef slider any time of the year. There is a hint of the Guinness beer that comes through in the beef after it’s…
Vegetable Chili
There is something about rainy days and chili; they go together really well…. Rainy days and Mondays might get you down but this healthy, colorful and flavorful chili will bring your mood back up. I made this yesterday and the whole house smelled so amazing, I started it about 4:00 and it was so dark…