Nothing says comfort food like Shepherd’s pie, especially on a cold winter night. This stick to your ribs recipe that I developed will please all your taste buds. This vegan version of this classic comfort food is perfect for everyone. Even though this dish is meatless it does not lack flavor; you will enjoy the…
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Wild Mushroom Ragu
I created this marvelous, silky and creamy Wild Mushroom Ragu to be served over a mini polenta square in spoons as a festive appetizer for a cocktail party and it is so delicious. This creamy dish is so comforting on a cold winter evening and is so versatile with so many dishes; not only fabulous…
Moroccan Lamb meatballs with Saffron Apricot sauce
I developed this recipe years ago and have served it at many parties. This flavorful recipe is exotic and will wake up your taste buds. I find that there are so many party foods out there that don’t take advantage of the hundreds of spices that are out there for us. I found that this…
Raspberry Chipotle Sauce
This sauce is so versatile on so many dishes, especially during the holiday season with its beautiful red color. The marriage of the sweet flavors of the raspberry and honey play well with the spiciness and smoky flavors of the chipotle chilies in adobo. This goes perfect with roasted pork tenderloin, turkey or chicken; you…
Grilled Steak with Italian Corn & Tomato Salad
This colorful fresh and crunchy salad is full of flavor and is the perfect condiment for steak. I recently served this as a petite appetizer for a dinner party served in spoons and all the guests raved about it; it was a perfect portion for those that don’t want to eat a lot of meat…
Cabernet Braised Short Ribs with Buttermilk Horseradish Mashed Potatoes & Fried Leeks
These melt in your mouth short ribs are perfect for any dinner party, family dinner or an appetizer party when served in small glasses like I did at a party. Comforting stick to your ribs creamy mashed potatoes with a bit of heat thanks to the horseradish pairs perfectly with the savory tender and smoky…
Three Cheese Macaroni with Panko & Parmesan Crust
I have served this dish since the beginning of my career back in 2000, it is one of my most requested dishes. I have found that when my clients entertain, most of them want comfort food and this Three Cheese Macaroni with Panko & Parmesan Crust is major comfort food. I serve it in mini…
Chicken Carbonara Flatbread Pizzas
I love this simple recipe with flavors that you would find in a plate of Carbonara pasta; this crunchy flatbread pizza could not be any easier, especially on busy weeknights. This is a very family friendly recipe and the kids will love this, what kid or adult for that matter doesn’t like pizza? As long…
