Scones can be served any time of day but a lot of people love them for brunch. I made this scone mix and gave them out to the guests at a small brunch garden party that I catered recently. Today I thought I should blog this since I had a few bags leftover. I opened…
Recipes
Mini Waldorf Salad in Phyllo Cups
I catered a memorial yesterday and sometimes in life I believe that we don’t always make decisions on our own. My client had mentioned to me that when I had emailed her three different menus for this outdoor space that the mini Waldorf salad in phyllo cups jumped out of the page at her and…
Curry, Pine Nut & Golden Raisin Tea Cookies
Do you need an exciting cookie to have with your tea? I’m sure you do and please try my newest recipe for these crunchy gems full of spices that are sure to please your guests at your tea party or when you are enjoying quiet time with yourself in the afternoon and your tea or…
Smoked Stir Fry Japanese Eggplant & Green Beans with Cashews
What to have for dinner? It’s the question that always ponders many of us; I go through the same thing all the time. Sometimes you have all the ingredients right under your nose, or should I say in my vegetable garden. I harvested a bunch of Japanese eggplant in my garden yesterday as I was…
Fig & Goat Cheese Bruschetta
I love serving fresh fruit bruschetta, I do a similar recipe with strawberries but my favorite is this one with figs. The tanginess of the goat cheese with the sweet fruit along with the rich balsamic glaze and the crunchy earthy note of the pistachios go so well together; your taste buds will be having…
Yemista (Greek stuffed peppers)
One of the most enjoyable things about helping people entertain is that I learn more about all types of cuisine. I always strive to help people customize their party menus and part of that is listening to their needs and wants regarding the type of food they want because sometimes what they want is not…
Thai Beef Satay with Peanut Lime Sauce
There’s something about food on a skewer that really gets people excited at parties. Satay is popular around the world and originated in Indonesia and many countries have their on versions of it from meat to vegetarian fare. It is particularly popular at festivals, street fairs and street vendors because of the ease of cooking…
Tortellini Alfredo with Wine & Peas in spoons
In my opinion pasta is the ultimate comfort food of all comfort foods around. I think it’s because I grew up in a Sicilian & Irish household and there was always some type of pasta served up at dinner time. I remember coming home from school walking in the snow from the bus stop…not 5…
Berry & Peanut Butter Streusel Bars
Have you ever had one of those Sundays where you felt like baking something and you are staring into the depths of your pantry and refrigerator wondering what to make so you don’t have to go to the grocery store in your pajamas?…I have not done this, but I’ve seen people do it. I had…
“BLT” Cheese Truffles
Creating recipes is really like writing a book, sometimes there is inspiration and sometimes not. Sometimes I don’t know where my inspiration comes from, it can be a photo, something on t.v., a conversation with someone or a recipe from the past that I’ve done. My inspiration for my recipe for these “BLT” cheese truffles…
