You say gelato, I say Ice Cream.  A rose by any other name etc.  What is Gelato? Gelato has a lower butterfat content, and slightly less sugar, than most American ice creams.  American ice cream is typically made from heavy cream, while Italian gelato is based on milk with egg yolks added for richness and…

Delicious, sweet fig fruit is one of the prime fruits enjoyed since antiquity in the human history. Fig is naturally rich in much health benefiting phyto-nutrients, anti-oxidants and vitamins. Dried figs, in fact, are concentrated source of minerals and vitamins.  Simple Figs and sharp cheese are a perfect combination. Who said you can’t play with…

My second shipment from Certified Steak & Seafood has arrived! Now I get to try the Chilean Sea Bass! I’m excited to have the opportunity to work with Certified Steak & Seafood Company !  Restaurant Quality, individually portioned meat and seafood delivered right to your door!  Certified Angus Beef, Lobster and Seafood, Steak & Seafood Combos and…

“In the childhood memories of every cook, there’s a large kitchen, a warm stove, an apple pie and a mom.”   With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking and planning meals for the upcoming get-togethers with family and friends.  It seems that everyone is so busy these days, that sometimes holidays are…

If you have never tried your hand at making homemade jams or jellies, this is an easy, quick recipe to get you started.  Capture the flavor of fresh strawberries (with a hint of fresh basil) in a soft set jam that you can freeze and have all year long.  Nothing beats the taste of fresh…

This quick and easy recipe for kale salad with marinated artichokes, cannellini beans and roasted peppers is sure to be come your favorite way to enjoy raw kale.  You can vary the ingredients according to your taste. Massaging your kale makes it tender and sweet!  Who knew we have to massage our food now! For…

A super quick weeknight meal with the help from refrigerated mashed potatoes!  The spicy steak seasoning just adds a kick of spice! 1 lb. 8 oz. package mashed sweet potatoes 1 lb. chicken breast tenderloins 2 tsp. steak grilling seasoning blend, such as Montreal 2 Tbsp. butter 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup scallions, sliced…

Double the time-saving power of your CrockPot by transforming leftovers into a totally different meal! This brisket is cooked with beef broth and loads of onions that melt down into a luscious gravy. NIGHT #1 4 lbs. beef brisket 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided 2 large onions, sliced thin 3 cloves garlic, minced…

The Polish Easter Babka celebrates the return of the egg to the diet after the Lenten Fast. Babka is always at the Easter Feast.  This is a Babka of a completely different sort.  Don’t be intimidated by the lengthy directions, I just wanted to make it as easy as possible!! Proofing Sponge  1/2 cup warm…

Trying to duplicate fast food is easy, if you know the secrets. Tender bites of spicy, boneless chicken on top of creamy, homemade mashed potatoes, corn (who doesn’t mix their corn with mashed potatoes?), gravy and cheese. I got the spices in the coating for the chicken right, but the gravy was another story. Most…

Why not plan an adult Halloween Party? It’s not too late!  I’ve got lots of menu ideas for some ooey, gooey fun.  Deviled Eyeballs, Slithering Snake Pizza, Cream Cheesy Mummy..all really easy to make and lots of fun!  Contace me for more creepy eats ideas and other Halloween options.  Have a Spook-tacular Halloween!

This is a basic mixture to make those fruit and nut bars that cost an arm and a leg! Use any mixture of nuts and fruit that your imagination can dream up. The nuts are a bit costly, but there are no preservatives in these bars and once you buy the basics, you can make…

We have a great new product on the market! The kind folks at Healthy Solutions Spice Blends  sent me some samples of their new line of spice blends.  Many of these blends have no added salt or sugar and are packed with flavor!  I decided to try the Encrusted Haddock Blend which contained onion, garlic,…

The asparagus looked so fresh in the market today,  I decided to make a Spring Risotto. Before I get on with the ingredients, we all know we need to have a good broth simmering.  I had some chicken broth but not enough for the 6 cups I needed.  I went to the freezer and had…