Prosciutto & Gruyere Palmiers
I love to serve palmiers at my cocktail parties because they are so easy to make and they are the perfect accompaniment to sparkling wine. Be sure to use Dufour’s puff pastry to make palmiers. Dufour’s frozen puff pastry is made with butter while other brands are made with vegetable oil. Makes a huge quality […]
The Kitchin Restaurant
The Kitchin in Edinburgh, Scotland is absolutely magical, a Michelin Star restaurant. My husband and I recently celebrated our wedding anniversary at this acclaimed eatery. Upon our arrival we received a personalized “Happy Anniversary” card from the owner and executive chef, Tom Kitchin. Tom became Scotland’s youngest Michelin Starred Chef-Proprietor, having achieved the accolade when […]
All American Cheeseburger Sliders – Secret ingredient: sour cream!
This is my VERY favorite cheeseburger slider recipe. Sour cream makes the sliders tender and juicy. The meatloaf and Tajin seasonings give the sliders such a yummy flavor.
Olive Poppers
One of my favorite retro appetizer recipes! Olive poppers are the perfect one bite appetizer and they will disappear almost as soon as you place them on your snack table.
4th of July Margarita Watermelon Wedges & Pecan Chicken Tenders Drizzled with Hot Honey + Berry Blast Cocktail
Indepdence Day is one of my favorite holidays. Very casual, no gifts to wrap, fun food, spending time outdoors. The food should be festive but casual. But, the food can be tricky. If you serve the food outside, be careful about food that will wilt or melt in the hot sun. I once spent hours […]
Mother’s Day Cocktails – Pink Honey Martini & Raspberry Frosé
Happy Mother’s Day! Here’s my favorite flirty cocktail recipes for Mom’s special day!
National Cosmopolitan Day – May 7
The Cosmo first hit the scene in the late 1980’s but didn’t gain true notoriety until its recurring role in the beloved ’90’s show Sex in the City. From there, the sultry pink cocktail became an undeniable fixture of the late ’90’s and continues to be popular over two decades later – with famous fans […]
Molcajete Roasted Tomato Salsa
A molcajete is the traditional Mexican version of the mortar and pestle, used to grid foods. I like to use my molcajete to make salsa. Here’s my favorite recipe for fresh salsa:
Wild Berry Mimosa
Spring is fresh berry season and Wild Berry Mimosas are the perfect way to showcase luscious strawberries, raspberries and blackberries!
Just in Time for Summer – No Cook Tomato Pasta Sauce
What to do with the over abundance of fresh tomatoes in your garden? Make No-cook Tomato Sauce to serve over pasta. Equally as delicious as cooked tomato pasta sauce, you will love this recipe because it is so easy and flavorful!
