Ricotta Pineapple Pie
I have so many sweet memories from my mother’s kitchen. At times her vaguely written recipes make it difficult to easily recreate but once I get started, memories begin to take over and the dishes come together almost magically. I…
Grilled Salmon and Gorgonzola Pesto Polenta
Wild caught salmon is one of my favorites for roasting, searing and grilling. And I like it in its purest form, lightly seasoned and sauced. I normally purchase more than I need as I love to have leftover salmon; eaten…
Shredded Asian Chicken Salad
When my daughter came home for her bday weekend, I had this salad ready for her arrival with her cousin and roommate. I knew it would be well received by her as she likes Chinese/Asian influenced foods and was perfect for me as I could…
Shrimp Scampi Salad
Easy dinners are what I’m all about these summer days. Okay, even Fall, Winter and Spring I’ll take easy over complicated. Salads though definitely rank first choice through the hot weather months. While I love a crisp, chilled salad, I…
Don’t Swim and Jell-O Shot At The Same Time
Warning: These little shots are powerful!! I’ve made them three times now, first using tequila instead of the vodka….way too much kick! I then switched to vodka, so much better but used too much lime juice. Last try, Citron Vodka…
Oh girl….Can you ever leave good enough Banana Bread alone?
I’m sure I can’t be alone in this habit of mine. I see a recipe that sparks my imagination… I am served an entrée at a restaurant that gets my creative juicing going… someone tells me about a fabulous dish…
Blackberry Fool, of sorts
In my excitement during the berry season, I seem to purchase more than I can possible eat! I am clearly not complaining as I enjoy finding many ways to incorporate berries into my meals whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner or…
Blueberry and Basil Vodka Lemonade and Weekend Guests
When inviting guests to spend the weekend, it is a definite bonus that one be a part-time bartender. The other should be a food lover with a creative flair in the kitchen. Add in two adorable little kids for giggles…
Spiced Walnut and Rum Biscotti
I like to prepare foods seasonally, switching from soups to salads in the summer and to grilling and quick sautéing from long roasted meals. And, of course, as each new arrival of fruits and veggies appear on the market, I…
Grilled Tuna Salad with Roasted Peppers and Zucchini
This is a salad I make several times every summer. It is great right off the grill and even better, in my opinion, when allowed to sit at room temperature marrying all together. The grilled tuna absorbs the vinaigrette and…