I’ve been having so much fun creating new recipes with berries! I especially like recipes for savory dishes and delights where berries are an unexpected surprise ingredient. This BBQ sauce is one of those. It’s so good, and the flavor of the berries is recognizable without being too jammy or overbearing. I used it on…
My little sister, Ganesa, requested homemade cheesecake for her birthday this year so I got busy the day before the party and made one. This recipe is absolutely fantastic. If you’re looking for amazing, look no further. This is rich and creamy and perfect. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. for the crust: 2 cups…
Are you ready to make the easiest chocolate covered strawberries ever? You can use both semi-sweet chocolate and white chocolate for these if you wish. The white chocolate drizzle adds another step and makes the berries so pretty, but if you want SUPER easy, just omit that step. I always use Nestle chocolate chips for…
These past few weeks have been quiet and full of work. I walk uptown a few times a week, gathering books and magazines at the library or stopping by the local confectionery for a cup of tea (or a truffle if I’m feeling indulgent.) I take photographs wherever I go, that’s just what I do…
Exciting news! Two of my friends have had their books accepted for publication and they’ve both asked me to contribute several recipes and photos for use in their books! I am so honored to be part of their ventures! I’ll keep you posted as the books hit the shelves and are available for purchase. In…
Another amazing Italian dish featuring Pomodori Gourmet Food’s Arrabbiata sauce! This is meaty, cheesy, a little spicy and a LOT good! I make my baked ziti using extra lean ground beef and I season it to make it taste like hot Italian sausage. I do this because lean, organic beef is better for you than…
You may have guessed, I’m compiling a strawberry collection! Soon I’ll have 40 recipes featuring this gorgeous berry all consolidated into one easy-to-navigate list so you can browse and sample at your leisure. I’m so excited to share these beautiful, favorite strawberry recipes with all of you! Of course I’ll be adding to the collection…
What a fantastic day we had yesterday. It was overcast, but warm and calm. The perfect sort of lazy day to spend lakeside enjoying a picnic with family, and that’s exactly what we did. It was so fun to talk, eat, sip wine and just relax. The day before, I was busy in the kitchen…
It’s the morning of my 23rd Mother’s Day and I’m up early. We watched one of my new favorite movies last night after enjoying an incredibly yummy dinner of seared sesame ahi tuna. Jeff was busy in the kitchen preparing that while I made pressed Italian sandwiches and Special-K bars for today’s picnic gathering with…
I love how versatile quesadilla recipes can be. Truly a “use what you have” sort of entree, and it’s a great way to use up leftover, grilled chicken. Flour or corn tortillas are both wonderful choices for these, and Trader Joe’s carries a spinach tortilla that I absolutely adore. If you decide to use canned…