One of my favorite types of smoked fish is salmon and there is nothing more satisfying for breakfast then on a bagel with a schmear of cream cheese. A close friend of mine who is Jewish is so passionate about it that she whispered in my ear to me that it’s “the food of her…
Recipes
Vegan Curried Squash Casserole
Vegans rejoice! Because you no longer have to starve at a church social or a pot luck party, you can make my vegan curried squash casserole, the ultimate Southern classic… veganized. Once the party guests see you walking through the door with this miraculous casserole, all sins will be forgiven, well except gluttony, because you…
“Cheesy” Vegan Hash Brown Soup with Roasted Smoky Shiitake Mushrooms
The slow cooker is your friend with my recipe for this smooth and “cheesy” vegan hash brown soup with smoky roasted shiitake mushrooms, put the soup ingredients in the slow cooker on low before going to work and you have dinner waiting for you when you get home. You will be truly amazed that this…
Easy Sausage & Pepper Pizza Bites
No need to make pizza dough from scratch to get delicious sausage & pepper pizza on the table with pre-baked pizza crust. You can put this together in no time and your party guests will think you slaved over this crunchy & cheesy classic pizza flavor. Perfect for so many parties and what pizza hasn’t…
Spinach & Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms really are a party staple because they are so good; nothing beats a savory & cheesy stuffed mushroom. The stuffing ingredients are really endless and the possibilities are as big as your imagination. I’m making these spinach & Parmesan stuffed mushrooms for an Oscar party tomorrow to serve along with a variety of…
Cheese Stuffed Endive with Mandarin Oranges & Pistachios
I’m getting ready to help out a client with another Oscar party for this coming Sunday. She has such a beautiful home and it’s always nice to be there. By request they wanted to serve my cheese stuffed endive with Mandarin oranges & pistachios again, last year they had it and adored every bite. Like…
Mushroom Marsala & Gruyere Bruschetta
Bruschetta is essential at every party, especially cocktail parties and the combinations that you can put on this toasted cocktail bite are endless. My recipe for this mushroom Marsala & Gruyere bruschetta brings the tangy sweet flavor of Marsala wine with the earthy mushrooms together making a delectable, crunchy appetizer and broiling it with Gruyere…
Mini Bacon & Egg Tater Tot Casseroles
These scrumptious bacon egg tater tot casseroles are the perfect brunch bite for any occasion. Sure you can make a large casserole that has to be cut up and served, but why…when you can make petite tater tot casseroles that are perfectly portioned and look gorgeous on any brunch buffet. Furthermore, Serve each guest one…
Rocky Road Chocolate Valentine Hearts
Boxed chocolates are great to buy for your valentine but look around your pantry and I bet you have these few items lying around. You can make your own heart shaped chocolate bark in a matter of minutes and chill in the fridge. Homemade candies, cookies and cakes always warm the hearts of the ones…
Cherry Cinnamon Crème Brulee
What do I give my Valentine this year, you ask? Duh, dessert!! It’s a no brainer and my recipe for this outstanding cherry cinnamon crème Brulee will rival any heart shaped boxes of chocolates…diamonds, well, not sure on that one! Ha, ha. Once your spoon cracks the surface of the caramelized sugary shell you will…
