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…
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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…
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…
Vegetarian Flatbread Pizza
Good tasting recipes to please a crowd do not have to be difficult, time consuming or expensive. These vegetarian naan flatbread pizzas are a perfect example of a very fast way to feed your family on those busy weeknights or please your party guests without exhausting yourself. As a dinner, serve these with a fresh…
Lavender, Lemon & Blueberry Tarts
Lavender and lemon go so well together and since its spring, I developed this cute little tart that would look great on any celebratory table for dessert. I had ordered these 2 inch diameter short bread tart shells on line on with a big seller that we all use and love. You could make homemade…
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…
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….
3 Cheese & Chive Gougeres
Your cocktail parties will not be the same when you serve these cheesy, crunchy, and fluffy Gougeres, who doesn’t love a warm cheese puff; the perfect small bite. I always get excited when I develop new recipes and I get to try them out on a crowd. I developed this recipe for an Oscar party…
