What a revelation! Lightly seasoned, oven roasted root veggies with soft chevre sprinkled over the top. This healthy side dish tasted amazing and I’m making it again tonight. If you’ve never thought to pair these two things together before, you’re in for a treat. Make more than you think you’ll eat. The veggies shrink considerably…
So easy and so delicious! Fresh strawberry ice cream! This recipe uses simple ingredients, and no eggs. Place freezer bowl of ice cream maker in freezer over night. Then in the morning gather your ingredients. 2 cups whole milk OR full fat soy milk 2 cups heavy cream OR canned coconut milk 1 cup sugar…
Happiness is receiving a HUGE shipment of my friend Gary’s Italian sauces! He developed a new line called Pomodori and everything I’ve tasted is amazing. These sauces are available at some grocery stores, and online, at very reasonable prices. Today we’re focusing on his gorgeous Caponata… “Pomodori’s classic, Authentic Italian sweet and sour eggplant dish…
This time of year we love to make special appetizers for our Friday night cocktail hour on the deck. Jeff is usually busy grilling something for dinner while I play in the kitchen. Here’s what I made this past Friday, and they turned out fantastic. If you’re just serving these as an appetizer, as we…
I’m pretty sure most of you have encountered a layered salad, or two, in your lifetime. They’re popular for picnics and church basement potlucks. One thing that always amazes me is how silly it is to put a layered salad in a deep bowl. They’re ridiculously pretty, so I understand that part, but try to…
Authentic or not, this is how I like my Banh Mi sandwiches. The first time I had one was at a restaurant here in Red Wing called The Norton’s (which has sadly closed it’s doors.) They called their Banh Mis “Saigon Subs.” I just love that name for this sammy, so I adopted it. Feel…
It’s that time of year again. Birds are chirping, butterflies are floating from flower to flower, and May has arrived. I adore springtime tea gatherings in the garden, on the front screened-in porch, or under the little green umbrella on our deck. Nothing says spring like carrot cake, and this one is extra special because…
This is our favorite way to use up leftover, grilled steak but it’s also a good excuse to fire up the grill. Either way, you’re in for a treat! Two tacos will feed one hungry person. Double or triple the recipe as needed. for two tacos: 2 taco-sized flour or corn tortillas 1/2 lb. lean…
Looking for an easy, bite size dessert? You’ve come to the right place. I love this yummy, elegant decadence for cocktail parties and tea parties. Use Chinese soup spoons (as shown above) or pony glasses, to serve. 8 to 12 servings 1.4 oz. instant chocolate pudding mix heavy whipping cream candied orange peel artisan chocolate…
Here’s a hearty soup to cook up on a chilly, rainy spring day. Perfect comfort food for when you’re craving Italian fare. A yummy twist on lasagna! (serves 6 to 8) 5 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 large onion, chopped 1 medium size sweet bell pepper, any color, or 2 large sticks of…