This is my 100th post, what a way to celebrate with these delicious sliders. Do you like sliders but tired of the standard beef ones? Or you want to have a meatless Monday for a change? Or are you a vegetarian or vegan…think outside the box and don’t put this recipe “in a box’; it’s…
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Antipasto Skewers
Antipasto is a traditional first course of any meal in Italy but it has world wide appeal as a first course and can consist of so many variations that only your imagination can dictate what your choices are. Antipasto usually consists of olives, cheeses, smoked or cured meats, pickled or fresh vegetables and some fish…
Easy & Cheesy Asparagus Phyllo Tarts
I love making appetizers in these ready-made phyllo shells; the fillings can be infinite…just about. Phyllo shells make the perfect vessel for mini desserts and savory items; I have made thousands of different varieties of delicious mini morsels out of these things over the years. You could slave over full sheets of phyllo dough, stack…
Potato Salad with Beets, Goat Cheese & Walnuts
I catered a party last year for a client whose father was turning 80 and he requested a menu with several small bites and to include some Scandinavian dishes since his father is from that country and many of his friends that were coming to the party were from that region as well. I said…
Individual Asparagus & Gruyere Frittata with Roasted Pepper Coulis
The weather around here has been really warm and spring like and it has me craving asparagus, my favorite spring vegetable and it’s perfect in this dish. Frittata, an Italian originated dish which literally means, fried beaten eggs has many variations worldwide and is a delicious brunch dish or you can serve it as an…
Lemon Greek Orzo Salad
There are many reasons why I enjoy helping people entertain but the one thing I enjoy most is being creative and finding new ways to present food to party guests, otherwise I feel like I get bored and so do the party guests. I made this delicious lemon Greek orzo salad for a garden party…
Vegetable Chili
There is something about rainy days and chili; they go together really well…. Rainy days and Mondays might get you down but this healthy, colorful and flavorful chili will bring your mood back up. I made this yesterday and the whole house smelled so amazing, I started it about 4:00 and it was so dark…
Wild Mushroom Ragu
I created this marvelous, silky and creamy Wild Mushroom Ragu to be served over a mini polenta square in spoons as a festive appetizer for a cocktail party and it is so delicious. This creamy dish is so comforting on a cold winter evening and is so versatile with so many dishes; not only fabulous…
Pureed Cauliflower & Watercress Soup with Gorgonzola & Pine Nuts
There is nothing like cooking soup on a cold and rainy day, it’s comforting and meditating. This recipe combines the earthiness of cauliflower with the fresh taste of watercress with a lovely finish of nuts and cheese. I remember as a child coming home from school on a rainy or snowy day and as I…
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Sherry Maple Vinaigrette
Serves 6 to 8 This recipe is perfect for any dinner party especially Thanksgiving, tomatoes are not at their peak so why not have some gorgeous sweet and savory roasted butternut squash for your salad. Celebrate the flavors of autumn with the sweet and savory blends of squash, golden raisins, walnuts paired with sherry maple…
