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Lime Elderflower Cooler Mocktail

May 31, 2018 by Joseph Sciascia 1 Comment

Warmer days are here and so are the parties that coincide with them and here is a “mocktail” that will quench your thirst.  This drink is refreshing and the flavors of the Elderflower syrup blended with the other ingredients is really reminiscent of a gin & tonic but without all the guilt; It’ tart, tangy,…

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Filed Under: Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: Lime Elderflower Cooler, Lime Elderflower Cooler Mocktail, Mocktail Recipes, Refreshing drink recipes, Summer Mocktails

Risotto with Asparagus & Shrimp

May 29, 2018 by Joseph Sciascia Leave a Comment

Asparagus is a wonderful spring vegetable and it’s at the peak of the season for the freshest available.  I love asparagus, the earthy sweet flavor is unlike so many vegetables out there and it’s so versatile in so many dishes. My recipe for this creamy risotto goes so well with asparagus and shrimp, and yes,…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, entrees, Recipes, Seafood Tagged With: asparagus recipes, risotto recipes, Risotto with Asparagus & shrimp, seafood risotto

Alfredo Shells Chicken & Bacon Carbonara

May 26, 2018 by Joseph Sciascia Leave a Comment

Nothing says comfort food like a steaming hot bowl of creamy pasta, right?  Whether you’re eating it at home, going out to a restaurant or entertaining your friends and family, pasta always puts a smile on everyone’s face.  My recipe for this Alfredo Shells Chicken Carbonara is a spin classic carbonara pasta with chicken for…

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Filed Under: chicken dishes, entrees, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: alfredo pasta recipes, alfredo shells chicken and bacon carbonara, carbonara chicken pasta, carbonara pasta recipes, Pasta Recipes

Mini Mexican Hot Chocolate Pies

May 24, 2018 by Joseph Sciascia 2 Comments

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…

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Filed Under: Desserts, Recipes, Uncategorized, Vegetarian Tagged With: dessert recipes, Mexican hot chocolate pie, Mexican hot chocolate recipes, Mini chocolate pie recipes, mini chocolate pies, mini Mexican hot chocolate pies

Manchego & Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms

May 21, 2018 by Joseph Sciascia 2 Comments

Stuffed mushrooms always come to mind when I’m designing a menu for a client’s hor d’oeuvres parties or my own entertaining.  Mushrooms are so versatile and the perfect vessel to hold all sorts of fillings from vegetables, meats and cheeses, the combinations are virtually endless.  My recipe for these Manchego & Chorizo stuffed variety are…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: appetizer recipes, Manchego & Chorizo stuffed mushrooms, sausage and cheese stuffed mushrooms, stuffed mushroom recipes, stuffed mushrooms

Orange & Chipotle White Bean Hummus with Pepitas

May 20, 2018 by Joseph Sciascia 2 Comments

I’m becoming more inventive with my vegan recipes these days since my partner is vegan; I want to keep my recipe repertoire full of delicious choices to keep boring eating at bay.  There are a lot of flavors of hummus in the market these days and I wanted to make a homemade one with a…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Dips, Recipes, Uncategorized, Vegan Tagged With: chipotle hummus, dip recipes, hummus recipes, orange & chipotle white bean humms with pepitas, vegan dip recipes, white bean hummus

Roasted Vegetable Strudel with Mascarpone Cheese

May 20, 2018 by Joseph Sciascia 2 Comments

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…

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Filed Under: entrees, Recipes, Uncategorized, Vegetarian Tagged With: phyllo recipes, phyllo vegetable strudel, roasted vegetable strudel with mascarpone cheese, vegetarian dinners

Sweet & Spicy BBQ Rub

May 16, 2018 by Joseph Sciascia Leave a Comment

  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…

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Filed Under: Recipes, spices, Uncategorized, Vegetarian Tagged With: BBQ Rub Recipe, BBQ Seasoning, home made gifts from the kitchen, Seasoning for Grilling, Sweet & Spicy BBQ Rub

Chile Relleno Tarts

May 3, 2018 by Joseph Sciascia 4 Comments

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…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Recipes, Uncategorized, Vegetarian Tagged With: Chile Relleno Tarts, chili and cheese tarts, Cinco de Mayo appetizers, Mexican appetizers, phyllo cup recipes

Mini 3 Pepper & Beef Tamale Pies

May 1, 2018 by Joseph Sciascia Leave a Comment

Cinco de Mayo is coming up this Saturday and I’m helping with a coed baby shower that has a Mexican menu.  This is one of the appetizers we will be serving to the guests.  I usually make these in small individual baking dishes for the guests to help themselves at the buffet but since we…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: cinco de mayo appetizer ideas, Mexican appetizers, mini 3 pepper & beef tamale pies, mini beef tamale pies, mini cornbread tamale pies

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