When you daydream about summer what is the first thing that comes to mind? Strawberry shortcake, duh! Lol…My recipe for these delicious shortcakes are Italian inspired and get a surprise crunch from the polenta and the tangy tartness from lemon. What makes this recipe really easy is the Bisquick mix, I don’t use it that…
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Chilled Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Mascarpone
The heat is rising outside, so it’s time for chilled soups…I love soup all year round and just because its summer doesn’t mean you have to give up a the bowl of liquid gold. I’m catering a party this weekend and it has an Italian theme so I thought I would dust of my recipe…
Artichoke, Ricotta & Parmesan Phyllo Tarts
We all have recipes that we have made time and time again, I guess we would call them classics, my classic recipe are these scrumptious phyllo tarts. When I started my career as a personal chef and caterer some 18 years ago, I discovered these convenient, flaky little vessels and they are a wonderful thing…
Herb, Feta & Sun-dried Tomato Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
I went outside this morning and discovered I need to harvest some herbs in my vegetable garden; wow…it’s only been just over a month since I planted them and it’s my first harvest of the season. I decided I needed to make something with these fresh and very fragrant herbs so I came up with…
Mushroom, Marsala & Gruyere Hash Brown Casserole
Comfort foods come in all flavors, categories and most importantly traditions. I’m sure we all have that passed down recipe scribbled on a coffee stained recipe card from Grandma Betty or Aunt Shirley that we make over and over again. They are all good for the main reason that they comfort us and conjure up…
Mini Mexican Hot Chocolate Pies
Have you ever savored a warm cup of Mexican hot chocolate? It’s warm & creamy with some unexpected spices that aren’t in a regular cup of hot chocolate. The hint of spiciness along with cinnamon and nutmeg make for an addicting cure for a cool day, that’s for sure. Now you can have this delicious…
Roasted Vegetable Strudel with Mascarpone Cheese
I have made this delicious vegetable strudel many times especially when a client asks for a vegetarian option at a dinner party. I know I could do a simple pasta or risotto for a vegetarian option for a sit down dinner, but that can get boring and somewhat unimaginable. I love creating menus and recipes…
Sweet & Spicy BBQ Rub
The smell of BBQ brings visions of summer cookouts in my mind. There is nothing like a good old fashioned barbecue outdoors with friends and family. I’m making a big batch this time to give away as take home gifts for the guests at a dinner party. This lip-smacking recipe will make you wanting…
Chile Relleno Tarts
I’m still cooking Mexican food this week and I made some mini Chili Relleno tarts for a party for Saturday. I love creating recipes for any party, especially a themed party. This is one of the appetizers I’m serving for a co-ed baby shower with a Mexican theme on Cinco de Mayo. I love Mexican…
Goat Cheese, Sun Dried Tomato & Olive Tarts
Okay, you’re right I make a lot of phyllo cup tarts, but you know what…they are a great bite sized appetizer and the phyllo cups can be purchased at almost any grocery store. It’s also a time savor in a big way, making your own tart shells would not makes sense for what I do. …
