I love blue cheese and in my opinion it’s one of favorites of all cheeses, I love all varieties of it; Stilton, Gorgonzola, Cambozola and just plain blue cheese is fabulous. Blue cheese is great on a cracker or slice of baguette but cooking with it creates a nuance like no other and this sauce…
Recipes
Chicken Marsala with Wild Mushrooms
I was helping a new client design a menu for an anniversary party she was hosting for her parents, she mentioned she wanted tri tip on the menu but hadn’t chosen much else. I had mentioned to her that she can choose another protein since there may be some guests that don’t like beef and…
Lamb Shepherd’s Pie
This easy to put together dish is delicious and will be a family favorite at your dinner table. Shepherd’s pie is such a comforting dish, especially when it’s cold and rainy outside, I served it in small baking dishes at a recent party so guests can have a traditionally served dinner dish as a “small…
The Art of Entertaining with Cheese
There is evidence of cheese making dating back as far as 6,000 BC, so cheese is here to stay and part of everyone’s culture and a mainstay in many homes and entertaining. A cheese display is one really perfect item at the center of every party even just a simple plate with a block of…
Irish Corned Beef & Cabbage Sliders
I made these Irish themed sliders for last nights’ party since it was St. Patrick’s Day but even though the holiday is over doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a good corned beef slider any time of the year. There is a hint of the Guinness beer that comes through in the beef after it’s…
Herbed Ricotta Bruschetta with Asparagus & Sun Dried Tomatoes
I love creating new recipes and love them even more when they turn out good, this unique bruschetta recipe is delicious and the texture, color and taste will please all of your party guests. I love the contrast of the colors of red and green, I did this at last nights’ St. Patrick’s Day party…
Chocolate Chip Macaroon Bird’s Nests
Spring is just around the corner and I was in the mood today to blog, I had this idea for this recipe a while ago and knew that I would eventually write it, test it and stage it but was waiting for the right time I guess or when inspiration hit me. Today I was…
Blue Cheese & Bacon Aioli
Nothing enhances good food like great condiments, spreads & dips and this Blue Cheese & Bacon Aioli is a huge enhancer to many foods, especially steak sliders. If you are a blue cheese fan like me then this aioli is right down your alley; spread it on burgers, sliders and use it as a dip…
Asian Peanut Noodle Salad with Peanut Lime Sauce
Comfort food comes in so many varieties, shapes and sizes. I’m Sicilian and Irish and growing up there was always some kind of pasta on our dinner table at least twice a week, especially on Sundays. I love Asian food and when you put that in the mix with pasta, wow, I’m in comfort heaven….
Peanut Lime Sauce
I love cooking food with Asian flavors and this versatile sauce is so good on so many dishes. I used this sauce over a chilled Asian Peanut Pasta salad and it’s wonderful, tangy, and creamy with a nice tone of different spices and a bit of heat. Use it over hot or cold pasta dishes,…
