Jumbo Lump Crab Dip
My jumbo lump crab dip is creamy and luscious, full of delightful crab flavor. It’s served cold so its easy to pack up and take to a friends house to share as an appetizer.
Strawberry Mule Mocktail
My alcohol-free strawberry mule is so flavorful and refreshing you (almost!) won’t miss the alcohol. Feel free to add vodka to make it a berry good Mosco Mule.
Tomatini – Ketel One Vodka
My friends at Ketel One Vodka sent me the most fabulous martini recipes for our spring season. I am excited for the reopening of farmers markets which coinsides with a natural shift in cocktail culture toward more seasonal, produce-driven serves. Patrick Schwarzenegger is the Ketel One Vodka Spirit Advisor (doesn’t that sound like fun?!) and […]
Easy Reuben Sliders
For lunch, dinner or a fun snack, we love Reuben sliders. Easy to make with deli corned beef.
Sweet + Spicy = Swicy Spritz
This year swicy is trendy in cocktails. Add sweet to spicy and you’ve got swicy. To honor this trend, I took traditional spritz recipes and spiced them up to be swicy. The Swicy Rosemary Spritz is made with Aperitivo Rosato – tastes much like Aperol but it has more of a peachy flavor instead of […]
Romanian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
One of the most pleasant surprises on our trip to Romania was how delicious the food and wine was in this lovely country. A favorite of ours was the Romanian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls.
Taziki’s – Fabulous Mediterranean Food in Roanoke, Virginia
Today, I had the pleasure of enjoying a tasting menu at one of Roanoke’s best and newest Mediterranean restaurants – a fast-casual restaurant, located in the Ivy Market, Taziki’s Mediterranean Café. Taziki’s is locally owned (pictured below, left) by Jona Ford (and that’s me on the right). Fast-casual is a dining concept bridging the gap […]
Potato Skins
Potato skins are a popular choice for a snack during the big game or an easy casual lunch or supper served with a green salad. You can make them earlier in the day, refrigerate, then reheat and add sour cream and chives right before serving.
Asian Sesame Chicken Meatballs
Looking for an easy dinner idea? I love these Oriental Chicken Meatballs for many reasons – easy to make, tons of flavor, can be made ahead and can be served as a rice bowl with lots of crunchy fresh vegetables. I’ve found ground chicken meatballs to be much more moist than traditional ground beef meatballs. […]
Guacamole Dip
My Guacamole dip has the same fabulous flavors as traditional guacamole, but the addition of mayonnaise and sour cream make it rich and creamy. Serve with Tostitos Hint of Lime Tortilla Chips for an extra zing of lime flavor.
