Mary Pickford Cocktail
The Mary Pickford Cocktail is a sweet and fruity cocktail that originated in Cuba in the 1920’s. The cocktail is named after the Canadian-American silent film star Mary Pickford who was visiting Havana with her husband, actor Douglas Fairbanks, while filming a movie there. The most popular story is that the cocktail was created for […]
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Summers in Virginia can be super hot. That’s when it’s just to hot to cook and I look for easy breezy recipes that do not require turning on my oven. One of my favorite “cool” recipes is Mediterranean Couscous Salad.
Cherry Tomato Gazpacho with Brioche Croutons
Gazpacho is one of my favorite dishes to serve during the hot summer months. I have three criteria for my gazpacho: it must be served very cold, in shallow chilled soup dishes; it must be made with brioche (to add a touch of sweetness to the soup) and it must be served with brioche croutons […]
Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream Dill Dressing
The perfect summer salad. Crisp English cucumber with red onion and French radishes. If you cannot find French radishes at your local farmers market, you can substitute traditional radishes sliced thinly on a mandoline.
Fried Smashed Okra with Comeback Sauce
Perfectly crispy okra served with a dipping sauce – chili sauce, mayonnaise, lemon juice – that will have you comin’ back for more!
Cantaloupe Prosciutto Salad with Vine-ripened Raspberry Balsamic Glaze
Enjoy this refreshing flavorful salad when melon and peaches are in their peak season. The melon and peaches have fresh fruity flavor while the prosciutto adds a touch of salt along with a bit of sweetness from the balsamic vinegar. The raspberry balsamic glaze is much lighter than the heavy traditional balsamic glaze and it’s […]
Pizza Bites
Busy schedule? Trying to find something tasty to feed your family for dinner before everyone runs in different directions? Need a fun, filling appetizer for movie night or the big game? My Pizza Bites are easy to make and so full of rich Italian flavors. This recipe will become one of your “go to’s” for […]
Lemon Granita
The perfect palate cleanser in between courses at your next fancy dinner party.
Summer Peach Sangria
Cool refreshing sangria with strawberries, blueberries, peaches and raspberries – the perfect sipper for a hot summer day! Even more fun, Proscecco makes it bubbly!
Tuscan Dip (easy!)
Looking for a very easy, tasty dip to serve to your hungry guests? Try my Tuscan Dip, full of rich Italian flavors. Whip it up in 15 minutes.
