This Vegetable Tian with Zucchini and Roasted Corn is bursting with zucchini, roasted corn, fresh tomatoes and underneath it all lies caramelized onions. Vegetable Tian with Zucchini and Roasted Corn is really a take off of Ina Garten’s Vegetable Tian. She uses fewer vegetables than I do, but the method of making the tian is…
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Holiday Scones – Two Ways
Love scones? Now you can have Holiday Scones -Two Ways. Choose a soul satisfying Chocolate Chip Scone or get into the holiday spirit with Cranberry Nut Scones. About Holiday Scones – Two Ways Cookies are good and I have several planned for you in the upcoming weeks, but still they’re not scones. Scones are…
Mexican Pinto Beans
Mexican Pinto Beans, made in the true Mexican Style, take some time but are so incredibly delicious. Faster isn’t always better. And yes, these Mexican Pinto Beans do take awhile to make. So why, when you can just open a can of pinto beans and add the rest of the ingredients, would you do that? Because the…
Braised Brussels Sprouts
Braised Brussels Sprouts are tender, juicy and full of garlic, butter, bacon flavor. What could be better? My Aunt Mickey introduced me to Braised Brussels Sprouts when I was about 5 years old. I loved these sprouts because they reminded me of tiny little cabbages and I would peel off the leaves one at…
Artichoke and Sun Dried Tomato Frittata
This Mediterranean inspired Artichoke and Sun Dried Tomato Frittata has the creaminess of a quiche and the crustless convenience of a frittata. About Artichoke and Sun Dried Tomato Frittata I’m a real frittata fan, but I also love quiche. They’re both perfect for a special breakfast or brunch especially when you’re cooking for a lot…
Easy Chicken Enchiladas
These Easy Chicken Enchiladas are great for week night dinners. Rotisserie chicken and canned enchilada sauce help these delicious enchiladas quick to make! About Easy Chicken Enchiladas Whether for Cinco de Maya, Christmas Eve or simply the middle of the week, these chicken enchiladas are deliciously perfect almost anytime. I mentioned Christmas Eve because,…
Roasted Tomatoes with Spinach and Pesto
These Roasted Tomatoes with Spinach and Pesto have the added flavor of lemony basil underneath it’s layers resulting in a rich, totally delicious side dish. I went to a steakhouse a few years ago and they served this delectable side dish with my Snapper. It was so memorable I had to go home and…
Easy Tex-Mex Chili
This Easy Tex Mex Chili is full of rich flavors from the Anaheim chilies, onions, tomatoes, black beans, garlic and the special smoky Chipotle Chili sauce. I love this Easy Tex-Mex Chili for so many reasons. It’s simple to make. It happily cooks all by itself in the slow cooker, while you’re busy doing other things. And mostly…
Sweet Potato Fries
These healthy baked Sweet Potato Fries are perfectly crispy, absolutely addictive and totally easy to make. I’ve never been a huge fan of French Fries. I know…I’m probably the only one in America who can either take or leave French Fries. But I’ll make an exception with these Sweet Potato Fries. I don’t know…
Sriracha Slaw
Nothing is easier that this Sriracha Slaw. Just 6 ingredients and in just 10 minutes you have a spicy, crunchy, tangy salad. About Sriracha Slaw Our little Papillon, Angel is in doggie heaven because she knows when I’m cutting vegetables. With just the first cut, her little ears perk up and she races into the kitchen. …
Bacon and Scallop Lettuce Wraps
These Bacon and Scallop Lettuce Wraps will be the hit of your next party. I have to give a huge thank you to Tyler Florence for the idea of these fabulous lettuce wraps. I have had bacon wrapped scallops many times before as an appetizer, and I love the lettuce wraps at PF Chang’s. But…
Grilled Lemon Chicken Salad
This easy recipe for Grilled Lemon Chicken Salad is beyond delicious. When added to healthy greens, it makes a perfect week night dinner. Lemons and chicken just go perfectly together. The flavors blend beautifully. Like in my Mediterranean Lemon Butter Chicken. It’s the savory flavor of the chicken kicked up by the fresh zest of lemon. But recently…
Pomegranate Orange Roasted Beets
Pomegranate Orange Roasted Beets with Pomegranate molasses and blood orange oil are not only super easy but they are totally delicious. About Pomegranate Orange Roasted Beets When I think of my Pomegranate Orange Roasted Beets I think of McClendon’s farm. Scottsdale has a great Farmer’s Market that they hold downtown on Saturday mornings. This remarkable…
Asparagus with Browned Butter
This Asparagus with Browned Butter brings a whole new level of deliciousness to asparagus with it’s Kicked- Up flavors of garlic, lemon and Parmesan cheese. About Asparagus with Browned Butter I love asparagus almost any way it can be prepared. Steamed until it’s crisp tender, roasted to bring out the nuttiness and sautéed in a quick…
Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
This Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin has flavors that I learned from the Culinary Institute of America that makes this Pork tenderloin absolutely outstanding. Pork tenderloin can be cooked in so many ways, but the best combination of spices for pork I’ve found was when I attended a Food Writer’s Conference at the Culinary Institute…
Herb Roasted Potatoes
These Fabulous Herb Roasted Potatoes are flavored with dill, chives and parsley. The result is beautifully browned herby potatoes. About Herb Roasted Potatoes Sometimes the simplest things are the best. Take potatoes for instance. Basic sustanance. But once you add butter, dill, chives and parsley, something magical happens. The flavor and the freshness of the…
Garden Frittata
This recipe for Garden Frittata is rich, creamy and filled with healthy vegetables. The texture is more like a quiche without the crust. I’ve always been a fan of frittatas because they are so simple to make. Mainly because there’s no extra step in making a crust involved like a quiche has. Yet this Garden Frittata has…
Chicken Taco Soup
For cold days, soup is the best answer to “What’s for dinner?” And nothing is more soul- satisfying than this easy Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup. Good soup, really good soup needs time to simmer to blend the flavors together. And this is what you will find in this fix-it-and-forget it Chicken Taco Soup. The…
Potato Pancakes with Thyme
Potato Pancakes with Thyme are an updated version of an old favorite. These delicious crispy pancakes are perfect served with applesauce. About Potato Pancakes with Thyme The humble potato. And yet in the hands of creative chefs throughout the world, magic happens. You get instant deliciousness with dishes such as Potato Soufflé, Vichyssoise, Pomme…
Easy Pork Schnitzel
This Easy Pork Schnitzel is tender, juicy and extra crispy with its Panko topping, but without deep frying this recipe is much lower in calories without losing any of its wonderful flavor. About This Easy Pork Schnitzel This Easy Pork Schnitzel comes from a very old recipe that has been passed down generation after generation….