Mardi Gras Kings Cake
You don’t need to live in New Orleans to enjoy the local festivities of Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday! There is something so colorful and fun about the New Orleans’ Kings Cake that I have to make it every year…
Veal Scaloppine Marsala
Many who follow along with my blog know that I created this as a means to share my recipes with my daughter. She follows hundreds of fashion blogs so I knew this was the way I could “fit” into her…
Engagement Chicken
So they say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Could it really be all that easy?? Is cooking for a man the way to win his affections?? When my niece Nina heard about a roasted chicken…
Pick Me Up…Chocolate Raspberry Tiramisu
There are many, many recipes for tiramisu and much written on the history behind this Italian dessert. It’s definitely one of my favorites; I guess I’m a gal that loves the creamy desserts; tipsy in alcohol, rich in flavor and…
Indulge me… Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake with Chocolate Brandy Sauce
Indulge; to give free rein, to take unrestrained pleasure in, to yield to the desire…. I like to eat healthy. I like to work out. I like to feel good about myself, take care of myself and enjoy moments of…
Chocolate love: Surprise Me With A Kiss
There are many kinds of kisses; a mother’s tender kiss to her child, a platonic kiss hello or goodbye, a passionate lovers’ kiss or a chocolate kiss!! Nestled inside these little butter nut balls is a kiss. Butter balls are…
I Heart You, Lemon Waffles
I’m wrapping up my citrus month with love….heart shaped lemon waffles. Both in shape and taste, these light and fluffy waffles make a delicious, romantic breakfast. Simply topped with a sprinkling of powdered sugar and warmed maple syrup. Because as…
Almond, Lemon and Thyme Bread with Fig and Lemon Jam
Quick breads many times are full of oil or butter, sugar and white flour. I’m attracted to the “idea” of these breads but then get turned off by the ingredients. Not that I don’t use white sugar and white flour…
Pan Roasted Sea Bass with Lemon Olive Relish
I’ve been having a lot of fun with citrus dishes this month; both in coming up with different recipes using oranges and lemons and enjoying their bright flavors. My Italian market had some gorgeous sea bass over the weekend and…
Limoncello Risotto
Creamy, warm risotto is snuggly, comfort food to me. In fact the entire process is soothing, almost tranquil and serene. Yes, really. I know I’ve heard from many who fear the process of making risotto. As a matter of fact,…