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.
Mosaic Potato Corn Chowder
On blustery cold winter days, there is nothing better than a steamy bowl of homemade soup to keep you and your family warm and toasty.
Lillet Blanc Spritzer
Lillet is a French aperitif made from Bordeaux wine and fruit liqueurs. The fruit liqueurs are made by steeping fruit peels in distilled spirits. Lillet makes absolutely the most divine spritzers. Combine Lillet Blanc, prosecco and seltzer water with a little lemon wheel garnish and it will transform the most dull chilly winter evening into […]
The BEST Juicer -Fluicer by Dreamfarm
This is the BEST citrus juicer! The Fluicer is an easy squeeze citrus juicer that folds completely flat for space-saving storage – fits flat in your kitchen utensil drawer. Three sizes – orange for oranges, yellow for lemons and green for limes. (I use my lemon Fluicer for my limes.) Strains out the seeds so […]
Gardner’s Spritz
Fanciful Elderflower flavors in a sparkling cocktail. Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose has a rich aroma and a surprisingly understated floral palate. With exquisite citrus and spice notes and a hint of sweetness.
