This Chile Rellenos recipe was inspired by a wonderful cook from Mexico and she made it look so easy.This recipe is creamy, tangy, crispy and full of flavor. About Chile Rellenos Chile Rellenos rank right up there with my top 10 favorite Mexican dishes. And actually it ranks way closer to the top spot….
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Mediterranean Grilled Artichokes
Mediterranean Grilled Artichokes are not only easy, but so delicious with the infusion of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, oregano and rosemary. About Mediterranean Grilled Artichokes I have been in love with Artichokes for…like…ever. We lived in California where produce was abundant and we even grew apricots, walnuts, avocados and fresh herbs in our…
Smoky Spicy Tortilla Soup
This Smoky, Spicy Tortilla Soup is packed with all the flavors of Mexican cuisine including chipolte peppers and cumin all wrapped in a spicy broth. About Smoky Spicy Tortilla Soup Tortilla Soup is a standard at most Mexican restaurants, but I think the best tortilla soup I ever had was in Scottsdale at…
Halibut with Lemon Cream Sauce
Halibut with Lemon with Lemon Cream Sauce is rich, moist and creamy. The sauce with a touch of fresh dill compliments the flakiness of the flaky halibut. Halibut with Lemon Cream Sauce Halibut is wonderful fish served in countless ways…broiled, grilled, baked, sautéed, it’s all good. When thinking of how to cook this wonderful…
Asian Wings with Orange Sauce
These Asian Wings with Orange gives a special sweet and savory twist on chicken wings by adding soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey and orange marmalade. About Asian Wings with Orange Glaze I’m a huge fan of chicken wings. And, I’m a real fan of unfried food. You know what I mean, food that’s baked but…
Roasted Tomatoes with Spinach and Parmesan
Roasted Tomatoes with Spinach and Parmesan are not only quick and easy, but absolutely healthy and delicious as well. This is a perfect side dish. About Roasted Tomatoes with Spinach and Parmesan Who doesn’t love going out to dinner – especially with good friends? And it gets even better when you go to a restaurant…
Chicken Marsala with Thyme
About Chicken Marsala with Thyme Chicken Marsala with Thyme is a quick recipe that’s perfect for company. There are various schools of thought on Chicken Marsala. Some chefs leave out the onions in their mushroom sauce. Other chefs add prosciutto or regular ham or sometimes bacon. Then there’s the wine. Marsala, of course, is…
Cod with Asian Orange Glaze
Cod with Asian Orange Glaze combines all the wonderful flavors of the East with ginger, sesame, soy and the sweetness of oranges. About Cod with Asian Orange By nature cod is a mild, tender fish but you could almost say it tends toward blandness. It really needs dressing up. So in the past I’ve…
Mesquite Smoked Brisket Chile
Mesquite Smoked Brisket Chile is full of Tex-Mex flavor with smoky brisket, spicy chiles and flavorful spices. Mesquite Smoked Brisket Chile Mesquite Smoked Brisket, there’s nothing like it except maybe adding it into Tex-Mex chile. My husband, being from the South was craving barbecue, and nobody does barbecue better than Texans, so we were on…
Radish Bruschetta
Radish Bruschetta is an easy and surprisingly wonderful appetizer because of its chewiness, its herb butter creaminess and its crisp freshness. About Radish Bruschetta I recently saw a video where Ina Garten was talking about how French mothers make their children after school snacks of radish sandwiches. I was intrigued. French kids love radishes as…
Lite Potato Salad
This easy delicious Lite Potato Salad cuts the calories and the fat in regular potato salad without losing any of the flavor. About Lite Potato Salad Recently the Food Network posted an article about which is healthier potato salad vs macaroni salad. It was a toss up because they said it depended on the dressings you…
Broccoli Grape Salad with Almonds
Broccoli Grape Salad with Almonds is crunchy, sweet and tangy with just the right amount of creaminess. About Broccoli Grape Salad with Almonds My friend SanDee is not only a great cook, but she always has fun parties with interesting guests. Among other things, she makes her famous Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs. I remember on…
Filet Mignon Salad
This Filet Mignon Salad combines a decadent filet Mignon with caramelized mushrooms, fresh tomatoes and the mild bite of shallots plus the tang of a delicious balsamic dressing. Date night dinner, anyone? About Filet Mignon Salad For those who love a great steak with caramelized mushrooms and a tangy side salad, this Filet Mignon…
Square Deviled Eggs
Square Deviled Eggs are a new and easy way to make beautiful deviled eggs every time. I know… who ever heard of Square Deviled Eggs? But do you get blocked into doing things the way you’ve always done? I think we all do. Most likely we did things the way our Mothers did, and she…
New Zealand Ora Salmon
New Zealand Ora Salmon is absolutely the best salmon in the world with its melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness in every bite. About New Zealand Ora Salmon All salmon’s the same, right? Well, not really. If you buy Atlantic Salmon, you’ll usually be buying farm raised salmon. But If you want wild caught salmon, then you need to…
Tex-Mex Corn Muffins
Tex-Mex Corn Muffins are not only filled with roasted corn, chilies, red peppers and cheese, but are incredibly light at the same time. Tex-Mex Corn Muffins have totally changed my mind about corn muffins. There was a time when I just pulled out a box of Jiffy Cornbread mix. And that was fine then. They…
Sautéed Scallops with Mango Slaw
Sauteed Scallops with Mango Slaw is a perfect dish for anytime of the year. It’s light, the texture is creamy and crunchy and it’s absolutely delicious. How to Make Sautéed Scallops With Mango Slaw The secret to Sautéed Scallops with Mango Slaw is to be sure the mango ripens to just the perfect stage. Too early…
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…
Shrimp and Spinach Cobb Salad
About Shrimp and Spinach Cobb Salad What’s better than Cobb Salad? My Shrimp and Spinach Cobb Salad. I love Cobb Salad for so many reasons. First, I guess it’s because it just has such symmetry. Each ingredient is carefully laid out on a bed of greens and the effect is sheer beauty. I love the…
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….