As with a previous post I had mentioned that I have pears coming out of my ears from various gift baskets I received over the holiday. After much thought, starring deep into my pantry and looking around at my culinary appliances and supplies I came up with this refreshing sorbet. I dusted off my expensive…
Recipes
Dijon Pork Chops with Pear, Ginger & Cherry Compote
Are you like me and received gift baskets for the holidays with tons of pears? And what do you do with them all? So this week I’m making a few recipes with them. The first is this delicious compote that I came up with that is fabulous pork chops. Traditionally apple sauce is the first…
Easy Cherry Brownie Cobbler
When it comes to dessert there is no substitute for chocolate, I don’t meet that many people that don’t like it. If I don’t have some kind of chocolate offering at a party, usually someone asks me, where it is with a disappointing tone. I love to make desserts and I make all kinds of…
Shrimp Bisque Shooters with Sherry & Brandy
I enjoy serving gourmet food in “small bites” and so many people come to me with this request more than any other. Serving different dishes in an unconventional way to party guests always puts a smile on my face when I see their surprise as they embark on the gourmet journey with me. One course…
S’more Cookie Mix
You don’t have to start a fire and go outside to roast marshmallows to make s’mores when it’s snowing outside. This rich chocolaty brownie based cookie is definitely reminiscent of the campfire classic but without the fuss. I made this cookie mix as one of the assortment of homemade gifts from my kitchen this holiday…
Stove-top Vegan Macaroni & Cheese
What do you crave on a cold and rainy day? I crave “stick to your ribs” foods, like stews, casseroles and yes…the ultimate comfort food Macaroni & Cheese. Its rainy today and I haven’t blogged a recipe in a while and I thought today would be a perfect day to do so. There is nothing…
Swiss, Blue & Cream Cheese Ball with Cranberries & Pistachios
Cheese balls were all the rage in the 1970’s, it was the easiest thing to bring to a pot luck party and holds up well on any celebratory buffet table. All sorts of shapes and sizes were developed from the classic ball shape to a yule log or a bell… the inside is what mattered,…
Persimmon Cranberry Sauce with Jalapenos
I enjoy the usual sides, sauces and dishes at the Thanksgiving or Holiday table like everyone else but I really crave them when they have a different ingredient in them that give it a new life. One side dish that is just about at every table during the holiday season is cranberry sauce, there are…
Persimmon, Gruyere & Pancetta Puffs
For a change this Thanksgiving, put a pause on that French onion dip and those pigs in a blanket and serve these beautiful Persimmon puffs, your party guests will want two or maybe three to go along with their cocktail. I love the juxtaposition of sweet and savory together in many recipes and adding bacon…
Curried Chicken, Cheddar & Broccoli Puffs
Comfort food to me is really the connection of wonderful memories with good food and when I taste different comfort foods, especially from my childhood, it brings back the laughter, hugs and foods that warm my soul. The inspiration for this recipe comes from a longtime family favorite comfort dish my mom used to cook…
