Jaw dropping flavor is how I describe this amazing roasted grape bruschetta with blue cheese & walnuts. The rich flavor develops like magic when the grapes are cooked. Roasting them in the oven brings out the sweet, rich and complex flavors. Discover this Italian antipasto by making this crunchy, sweet and tangy roasted grape bruschetta…
Vegetarian
Cantaloupe Caprese Skewers with Pepper Jelly Balsamic Glaze
These refreshing cantaloupe Caprese skewers with pepper jelly balsamic glaze is a perfect small pocket sized salad for any occasion, especially on warm days. Since fresh fruit is in season they add that fresh summer flavor to so many recipes. For this reason outdoor entertaining is among us and this translates to barbecue cookouts, pool…
Peanut Butter S’more Bombs
Have you been craving S’mores lately? I know I have and you don’t need a campfire to make these Peanut Butter S’more Bombs. All the flavors of a peanut butter cookie with a s’more, the better of two worlds rolled into one and you don’t have to bake them. As a result they are perfect…
Skillet Black Grape Pizza with Gorgonzola, Balsamic Caramelized Onions and Walnuts
I don’t know where my inspiration came from making my new recipe for skillet black grape pizza with gorgonzola, balsamic onions and walnuts came from. I had a bunch of black grapes in the fridge and I’ve been making bread lately and I was craving pizza. Don’t we all crave a slice from time to…
BBQ Corn Nuts
Snack time just got a whole lot more fun with my recipe for homemade BBQ Corn Nuts; we all have eaten them from time to time. I remember munching on them frequently in high school with a diet coke and sometimes that was my lunch. I annoyed many of my teachers with the mind shattering…
Garden Frittata with Pistachio Parsley Pesto
I wandered out in to the back garden today and realized I have not harvested my parsley or my Swiss chard in quite a while, they were both about 4 feet tall. I immediately started to harvest some knowing I would make a new recipe today. It’s cloudy and just about starting to rain and…
Indian Spiced Potato Wedges with Curried Aioli
Party food is never quite the same without potato chips and dip, French fries with ketchup or tots so why not spice up those game day celebrations or sophisticated cocktail parties with my new recipe for Indian spiced potato wedges with curried Aioli. These fries are roasted in the oven with only a few tablespoons…
Golden Raisin, Olive & Goat Cheese Skillet Focaccia
I’ve noticed there seems to be a resurgence of bread making going on right now, I guess with a lot of people with time on their hands they “knead” to do something….ha, ha; actually my recipe for golden raisin, olive & goat cheese skillet focaccia is “knead free” and quick. This focaccia turned out amazing,…
Bourbon Butterscotch & Chocolate Chip Blondies with Pecans
I love it when I create recipes and they turn out perfect on the first try, my excitement is like Christmas morning. My new recipe for these Bourbon butterscotch & chocolate chip blondies with pecans is my southern take on a classic blondie bar. I’ve been bored but also restless these days like I’m sure…
Baked Mushroom and Gruyere Dip with Porcini & Brandy
Is there nothing better than a cheesy baked dip at a party? Gooey, stringy, melted cheese with crackers, toasts or chips is a party favorite for so many people whether it’s fondue or nachos, cheese really is addictive and so is my recipe for this luscious baked mushroom and Gruyere dip with porcini & brandy…
