Fun with Frittatas!
I really have a thing about frittatas! Fun and easy to make; ingredients vary by what I have on hand. I follow no real recipe when I make my frittatas but rather a method. Frittata night happens usually on Monday…
Roasted Garlic
Roasted garlic is a staple item in my home. At a minimum I roast three bulbs at a time, usually during a time when I am roasting other dishes. Roasting garlic creates a buttery, rich garlic taste without being overpowering…
Oil Free Vegan Pesto
Oil Free Vegan Pesto 4 cups fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup fresh parsley sprigs 2 large garlic cloves, peeled 2 tablespoons pine nuts or walnuts, lightly toasted 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast Pinch of crushed red pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt / 1/4…
Scattered thunderstorms, overcast skies
Peering out the window it looks like the perfect day to stay indoors, cuddle up with my puppies and pick out one of my many books awaiting to be read. I actually look forward to these days. There are…
Decadent Layered Cheesecake and Kahlua Chocolate Pudding Cake
If you are looking for the ultimate, decadent dessert, look no further, as this is the one. If you have time to devote to making each layer of love, this will be well worth it. I wanted to make a…
Casual Friday Night Grillin’
After a long work week, when Friday finally arrives, I like to relax and enjoy a glass of wine and an easy grilled meal. Normally it’s pizza night on Fridays, and I actually did make my son his pizza, but…
Ratatouille
There are probably over 100 recipes for Ratatouille…and I believe I have tried at least half that many! This is my go-to version. I make it often; its good hot or cold, topped on chicken, fish, pasta or pizza, wrapped in…
Fresh Herb Roasted Salmon
Salmon is a favorite of mine. I enjoy it roasted, grilled, seared, poached. There are so many ways to prepare this fish. It’s even so versatile, you can serve it for breakfast, in a frittata or scrambled with eggs and cream…
Mojito Cheesecake
Cuban Shrimp Creole (Enchilado de camarones)