Chocolate Silk Pie
One of my favorite holiday memories is when I was a child and my mom would take me to the Miller and Rhoads department store downtown to do some Christmas shopping. She would treat me to lunch in the Miller and Rhoads Tea Room. We would watch the fashion show where the models would walk […]
Meyer Lemon Parmesan Green Beans
Fresh Meyer lemon juice makes my green beans bright and refreshing.
Winter Citrus Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
This is my favorite salad when it’s cold outside and I need something sunny on my dinner table.
Pork au Poivre
This lovely roasted garlic and cracked pepper pork tenderloin with cognac sauce is fancy enough for a dinner party. Serve with Duchess potatoes for a special treat.
Frangelico Pecan Apple Cake
The glaze on this lovely cake is made with one of my favorite nut liqueurs – Frangelico – an Italian hazelnut liqueur. I serve this cake during the fall and winter holidays.
Duchess Potatoes
Duchess Potatoes are a fancier version of mashed potatoes, dressed up with baby Swiss and Parmesan cheeses. Serve these lovely potatoes with filet mignon or Beef au Poivre (or Pork au Poivre) or Beef Bourguignon.
Bourbon Lemonade Slush
This slushie boozy drink is one of my favorites because you can make it ahead of time and keep it in the freezer until you are ready to serve your guests. Perfect cocktail for sunny days on the lake or on the patio.
Buttery Deviled Eggs – secret ingredient butter
My buttery deviled eggs have a secret ingredient that makes the yolk filling even creamier – butter!
Crispy Prosciutto Carbonara
One of the reasons that I love carbonara is the pasta! Bucatini is long, thick pasta with a hole running through the center. The hole allows the pasta to soak up the sauce. Carbonara is traditionally made with guanciale (cured pork) but I like to make it with crispy prosciutto which is easier to find […]
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Soup
My Salsa Chicken Soup is so easy to make – perfect for a busy weekday dinner (a family favorite!) or cozy weekend supper. I used Gunther salsa fresca (made in Richmond, Virginia), in my soup, but you can substitute your favorite mild salsa.
