Baked Eggplant Cutlets
Eggplant cutlets are one of my favorite staple dishes. With a platter of crispy, yet creamy slices of breaded eggplant layered with sauce and parmesan cheese, I am ready to create several meals. Delicious on their own, I love to simply…
Mixed Grilled Shrimp, Scallops, Zucchini and Peppers with Papaya Salad
I have finally found a great little place to shop for seafood. One would think living in Florida it would be easy. The Fish Peddler was recommended by Chef Jean Pierre. A small, friendly seafood store with a large selection…
Mediterranean Pork Chops
Hot and fast, tender pork chops simmered in a creamy light tomato sauce. This is a very easy weeknight dinner that can I can pull together quickly with staple pantry ingredients. While I normally purchase boneless pork chops for preparing quick…
S’mores Brownies
Summer doesn’t really seem to end in Florida. The beautiful weather, blue skies and sun remain year round. I truly love living in this climate. There are subtle changes to let you know seasons are changing. While I certainly can…
Spinach, Sun-dried Tomato and Goat Cheese Souffle
Saturday night Peter and I attended a couples only French Dinner Cooking Class at Chef Jean Pierre’s Cooking School in Ft. Lauderdale. The menu consisted of Shrimp and Scallop Sambuca on Mediterranean Couscous, Saffron Broth Poached Salmon with a Champagne…
Roasted Beef Tenderloin Scampi
I have been wanting to post a recipe for beef tenderloin as it is fairly easy to make and when cooked correctly, very tender and flavorful. There are many ways to serve and prepare; rolled and stuffed, seared and roasted,…
Cannoli
Cannoli makes me smile. Creamy and crunchy; a very distinct flavor of ricotta blended with marscapone and infused with Gran Marnier or Amaretto. Additions of chocolate, almonds or pistachios; their presentation is as delightful as their taste! There are many…
Lambrusco Peaches
There really is no recipe for this divine dessert. Seasonally ripe peaches floating and soaking in a pool of sparking light red wine. Lambrusco is a low alcohol wine, light and flavorful, perfect for picnics and alfresco summer dining. In winter months,…
“Everything Cookie” for Thank You Thursday
Like an Everything Bagel that is topped with a mix of everything, these cookies are filled with oatmeal, chocolate chips, peanut butter and M&Ms! I have seen some crazy cookies out there adding potato chips, pretzels, etc., etc., an intermingling…
Pepperoni Bread
As I have mentioned before, Friday night is pizza night at our house. Not usually for me these days, but a tradition I had with my children. Every now and then I switch it out to Pepperoni Bread. And the…