This dish is sort of an Asian-fusion that I came up with.  East meets The South!  These ribs are cooked in a slow cooker and finished off on the grill.  The ribs are sticky and sweet, the fresh peach salsa has a little kick, and the sesame jasmine rice pulls it all together. For the…

I’ve been buying alot of fruit lately, and no one is eating it.  I bought a whole watermelon (not a huge one) and if I eat any more I’ll be floating down the street!  Instead of a fruit salad, I came across this sherbert recipe. It’s super easy and no ice cream maker necessary! You…

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…

I never had any luck with making a homemade cake from scratch.  So if I do make a cake, its usually from a boxed mix.  Nothing wrong with them, to me, it’s still a homemade cake.  The Pistachio Pudding Cake is a throwback to the 70’s when everyone was baking with some kind of jell-o…

I love cauliflower, but I know not everyone would agree with me.  Let’s face it – it’s bland.  If I buy a jar of pickled Giardinera, I pick out all the cauliflower.  This is a nice summer salad that can sit at room temperature for hours. This would also be good as part of an…

I’ve recently has some requests for quick, easy and healthy foods for kids.  Kids love mac and cheese and this version cooks nearly as fast as that one in the box.  While the pasta is cooking, make the ultra-creamy sauce and your done!  No-Bake Macaroni and Cheese 8 oz. Whole wheat pasta (your choice) 1…

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, homemade chicken stock is a must for my stuffing and gravy.  It’s easy to make on a day when you’re around the house; you throw the ingredients in a big stockpot and just let them simmer away for four hours. 2 (3-4 lbs.) roasting chickens 2 large yellow onions,…

Definition:  Comfort Food – Noun:    “Food that is simply prepared and associated with a sense of home or contentment”. Psychological Studies:  Comfort foods may be consumed to positively pique emotions, to relieve negative psychological affects or to increase positive feelings. Is it really the food?  Maybe it’s the person that cooked it for you…

There is a sweet little story around this recipe.  Authentic Huli Huli chicken is grilled over Hawaiian wood.  When it was time to turn the chicken, everyone would shout “Huli! Huli!” which means turned in Hawaiian.  These wings are sticky, sweet with just a hint of heat.  “HULI! HULI!” Get the recipe here… Just an…

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, homemade chicken stock is a must for my stuffing and gravy.  It’s easy to make on a day when you’re around the house; you throw the ingredients in a big stockpot and just let them simmer away for four hours. 2 (3-4 lbs.) roasting chickens 2 large yellow onions,…

My homemade version of the San Francisco Treat with less sodium and simple ingredients. Ingredients 1 oz. vermicelli or angel hair pasta 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 small onion, chopped 1 cup long grain rice 2 cups low sodium broth (chicken, beef or vegetable) Parsley for garnish Directions Take a small amount of pasta and…

One of my simple pleasures in the summer is having a tomato sandwich  from the first picked tomato in my garden.  This presentation would be beautiful with some heirloom tomatoes.  I’m planting some in my garden this Memorial Day Weekend.  So until then, find some nice beefsteak tomatoes, some fresh basil and top them with this…

I love cauliflower, but I know not everyone would agree with me.  Let’s face it – it’s bland.  If I buy a jar of pickled Giardinera, I pick out all the cauliflower.  This is a nice summer salad that can sit at room temperature for hours. This would also be good as part of an…

  Here’s what I’m going to try tonight! Lip smackin, finger-lickin good!  2 Tbsp. kosher salt, divided 2 tsps. plus 1 Tbsp. black pepper 1-1/2 tsp. paprika 3/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1 3-4 lb. chicken cut into 10 pieces 1 cup buttermilk 1 large egg 3 cups…