Making my new recipe for vegan pumpkin seed brittle brings back memories of Halloween. Autumn is my favorite time of year and I’m craving something sweet. Regardless what season it is I’m sure we all have a sweet tooth right? I glanced at a container of raw pumpkin seeds on the shelf in my pantry…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Cantaloupe Caprese Skewers with Pepper Jelly Balsamic Glaze
These refreshing cantaloupe Caprese skewers with pepper jelly balsamic glaze is a perfect small pocket sized salad for any occasion, especially on warm days. Since fresh fruit is in season they add that fresh summer flavor to so many recipes. For this reason outdoor entertaining is among us and this translates to barbecue cookouts, pool…
