When you want a light appetizer, shrimp cocktail never disappoints! Old School at it’s best. I like to serve it on a platter with ice on the bottom and garnish with lemon slices. Continue reading Shrimp Cocktail
It’s been ages since I posted. I had a problem with my recipe plug in a few months back and after fighting with it for 3 hours, I got frustrated and gave up. Last weekend I tried again and figured it out in less than an hour, so I’m ready to go now!!! Continue reading Chinese […]
This is by far, my all time favorite gravy. The addition of sherry and sparkling cider adds such a complex flavor. The turkey is simply the vehicle for the gravy! Continue reading Turkey Gravy with Cider & Sherry This is my favorite turkey recipe. Make sure the pan always has a least 1 inch […]
This simple marinade is great with chicken but also works really well with fish & pork. I like to make a big batch of this chicken and then use leftovers to add to a salad or to make a chicken pita. Continue reading Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken A different twist on “Potato Salad” for your […]
It’s fall and my favorite time of year for cooking. Soups, stews and chilis are a staple and I love to cook all day Sunday and fill my freezer with individual size containers for lunches. Continue reading White Chicken Chili The weather is starting to change to Fall and with that, I am ready for […]
So, last night I was craving steak. I wanted to do something different, so I went to Epicurious to see what delicious concoctions they might suggest for Filet Mignon and I came across this one. Continue reading Filet Mignon with Madeira Mushroom Sauce This is probably the most classic of all Italian American recipes. Continue reading Sunday Gravy This […]
I love this salad. The combination of the creamy eggs, the salty bacon and the tangy dressing is fantastic. The best part is that it can be made ahead of time and just tossed together when you are ready to serve. The dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, so […]
I went to a cooking class at Rialto on Sunday. It was great. Jody Adams is the chef and she is a very interesting woman, besides being an amazing chef. The topic was braising and she prepared 3 dishes, then you sit down and enjoy all the dishes with a wine pairing. Not a bad […]
Looking for a tasty, healthy side dish that you haven’t made 1,000 times before? Continue reading Spaghetti Squash Marinara I am not a big baker but these are definitely one of my go to’s. Easy to make, beautiful to look at and delicious. Did I mention they are Gluten Free? Yup! Continue reading Coconut Macaroons
Here is my newest favorite lunch obsession. I make a batch and eat it for lunch for a few days. It’s soooooooooooo yummy and also low calorie and healthy, but honestly do you care if it’s healthy if it doesn’t taste good? I sure as hell don’t! This is an accident recipe, I will admit. A […]
These tacos are soooo good! You can make them as spicy or as mild as you want depending on how much of the seeds you keep. Sometimes, I will add some chiptole pepper to it as well. I usually make it a little on the milder side for my family and then just put a lot of […]
It’s grill season again! I’m always looking for some great homemade marinade recipes. Don’t buy the bottled stuff when you can make a fresh homemade one in minutes! This recipe makes enough for 2 meals. The marinade is great for beef, chicken, pork and turkey. It would probably hold up to swordfish too ⅓ cup […]
Caprese Chicken 2 Boneless, skinless chicken breast 2 Slices Provolone 2 Slices Proscuitto 2 Tbsp pesto 1 Tomato sliced thin, seasoned with salt & pepper Olive oil Heat the oven to 350. Slice the chicken breast vertical to form a “book”, fold open. Spread the pesto on the chicken. Add the prosciutto, then the tomatoes, […]
August 14, 2016Recipes, Sandwichesblt tomatoJulie Boyle Ah, there is nothing like August tomatoes in New England. I wait all year for this moment and have to eat tomatoes every day for almost every meal. A BLT is one of my favorite ways to enjoy the first perfect delicious summer tomato. Please, do not get cute […]