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.
Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gardener’s Spritz
A lovely way to keep cool this summer – Spritz! Make prosecco ice cubes with strawberries and blueberries – these ice cubes will not dilute your cocktail while you are sipping (regular ice cubes will water down your cocktail as they melt). Since the colors in this spritz are red and blue – it’s the […]
Whipped Brie with Fig Jam, Pistachios and Hot Honey
I love pistachios and I love hot honey. My idea of heaven is to combine pistachios and hot honey in a lovely spread to serve on buttered, toasted baguette slices. The addition of Olivelle sweet cream butter infused olive oil adds a buttery flavor to this creamy spread.
Pan con Chocolate – “Bread with Chocolate” Spanish Tapas Dessert
Here’s a fabulous chocolate dessert your guests will not be expecting at your next dinner party – and they will LOVE it! I recommend this dessert for a Spanish Tapas party since it’s origins are Spanish and it fits with the small plate tradition of tapas. I serve it with a chilled Cava to end […]
Chocolate Truffles
Perfect ending for a cocktail party. Easy to make ahead of time.
Baby Bok Choy Salad with Ramen Noodle Almond Crunchy Topping
One of my all time favorite salads! So crunchy with delightful Asian flavors. Great salad for a dinner party or a light summer supper.