This seasoning salt that I made is great on fish tacos, grilled chicken or steak. It may not be summer yet but I thought that this would make a great treat giveaway for party guests at a dinner that I’m on Saturday at a home at the beach. My client rented a beach house for…
Recipes
Cherry, Brie & Caramelized Onion Turnovers
The magic of puff pastry is how I feel with this very versatile dough, sweet or savory, it has endless possibilities. I always have a box in my freezer so it’s available when I feel inspired for a recipe so I can take advantage of the airy and flakiness of this beautiful pastry. Making your…
Sun Dried Tomato Vodka Sauce
I really enjoy making this pasta dish, I created this recipe years ago with a twist, instead of using tomato paste, I use sun dried tomatoes…really gives it a rich tomato flavor that I crave. Growing up in my house there was always a pasta dish in our house on Sundays, my mom would simmer…
Shrimp Po Boy Sliders with Tarragon Brandy Remoulade
I helped with a 40th surprise party over the weekend and the theme my client wanted for his wife was all kinds of comfort food and these sliders were on his wish list for his wife. I couldn’t wait to make these for the party, just thinking about tasting one of these sliders with the…
Mini Chipotle Pulled Pork Tostadas
This recipe works best if you want to have Chipotle Pulled Pork for a second day to be made into sliders, sandwiches or burritos. Since this recipe is for a small appetizer you will have plenty of pulled pork for something else. I love recipes that can be used for multiple meals; you end up…
Whiskey Onion Jam with Roasted Garlic
I love savory jams and accoutrements for cheese, toasts, meats and sandwiches. There are many flavors that meld together enhancing the essence; it brings out the best in these foods. My luscious recipe for this jam is fabulous on crackers or toast with soft cheese but my favorite way to serve it was on these…
Green Chili, Corn & Cheddar Tartlets
I’ve made literally thousands of appetizers, small bites and desserts using these very convenient, light and flaky cups. You could just about put anything in these and call it a day, ha, ha…seriously though, these mini Mexican inspired tarts have big flavor. It’s hard for me to make “small” batch recipes so don’t be thrown…
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola
I think that the best gifts to give are homemade and with today’s busy lives, I find it rare to receive a homemade gift. The homemade gift represents the main thing that goes into it and that is time, many of us don’t have the time in our lives for such luxuries. You can certainly…
Chicken Thighs with Oranges, Artichokes and Mushrooms
I love chicken thighs, I think it’s the most flavorful and tender party of the chicken. I created this recipe many years ago and have served it at tons of event including weddings and it was always a hit. The combination of the chicken with the orange, wine and other vegetables is so tasty! This…
Sesame Chicken Cilantro Won-tons
I served these chicken sesame cilantro won-tons at a recent party and the guests really enjoyed them, I love how I served them in Asian porcelain soup spoons with a little sauce poured in them, bringing a Chinese comfort food to a sophisticated level. I had the servers pass these to the guests but you…
