Do you crave fried chicken from time to time? Then, I have the easiest oven fried picnic chicken recipe for you to make during the summer months. In the event of a picnic or summer gathering, I think of this chicken. What makes this is oven fried chicken so great is there is no need…
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Roasted Grape Bruschetta with Blue Cheese & Walnuts
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…
Mini Jalapeno Cheddar Corn Waffles with BBQ Pulled Pork
Why limit yourself with chicken & waffles when you can have pork & waffles; my new recipe for these cute mini jalapeno cheddar corn waffles with BBQ pulled pork will get your country party flavor on for sure. The inspiration for these cute things were from an email from a client regarding her menu choices…
Baked Cheddar, Beer & Bacon Polenta Fries with Chili Aioli
Making polenta of any kind brings back fond memories of when I used to be a waiter many, many years ago and I served it soft with sautéed veggies and cheese, so good and comforting. I’ve made that same dish many times plus I’ve made polenta lasagna before and that’s always good but this is…
“BLT” Cheese Truffles
Creating recipes is really like writing a book, sometimes there is inspiration and sometimes not. Sometimes I don’t know where my inspiration comes from, it can be a photo, something on t.v., a conversation with someone or a recipe from the past that I’ve done. My inspiration for my recipe for these “BLT” cheese truffles…
Mushroom & Gruyere Cheese Phyllo Tartlets
You will be saying cheers and clinking your cocktail glasses in celebration for my recipe for this hor d’oeuvre. These tartlets are perfect for any time of year and make the perfect cocktail bite. Savory mushrooms with a touch of sherry with the mild creamy and nutty flavor of the Gruyere cheese enveloped with a…
Irish Corned Beef & Cabbage Sliders
I made these Irish themed sliders for last nights’ party since it was St. Patrick’s Day but even though the holiday is over doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a good corned beef slider any time of the year. There is a hint of the Guinness beer that comes through in the beef after it’s…
Curried Coconut Israeli Couscous Salad
Wonderful textures and flavors come together in this beautiful curried coconut couscous salad, what makes this dish fun is that I have served it as a unique appetizer at dozens of parties over the years in a Chinese soup spoon. This salad doesn’t lack texture or flavor, I love the Israeli couscous or also called…
Oven Roasted Romesco Sauce
I developed this recipe many years ago as a dip to go with some shrimp & sausage skewers but I have served this with numerous dishes. My version of this classic Spanish condiment can go with so many foods, like fish, chicken and beef. You can also spread it on sandwiches like for leftover turkey…
