Grilled Lamb with Cauliflower Crab Mash
I’ve gotten myself in an unpleasant predicament here. I wish my story behind this was more interesting, but unfortunately, it is not. As I was about to unload my groceries this past weekend, I stepped into a crevice of sorts…
London Broil with Red Wine Marinade
A London broil is really a method of preparation rather than a specific cut of beef; however butchers will specifically label certain cuts, like top round, as London broil. And the name is further misleading as the method really doesn’t…
Fresh Tomato and Basil Spaghetti with Ricotta Salata
If I told you I make this at least once a week through the summer months, would you think I was kidding? I kid you not. This to me is summer on a plate. My memories of garden fresh tomato…
Eggplant, Mozzarello and Arugula Muffuletta with Sundried Tomato Dressing
Lazy summer weekends require just a little bit of advanced planning to fall into place perfectly. I may want to relax and enjoy my weekends, but I also want to have great tasting, good meals to enjoy at my leisure.…
Grilled Polenta with Zucchini and Goat Cheese
The versatility of polenta is endless and why it ends up in so many of my dishes. Made creamy and soft, it’s a wonderful side to meat or fish, swirling in different herbs, cheeses or veggies to compliment the dish, or…
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…
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…
Chicken Piccata
About 10 months ago I began this blog to share my recipes with my daughter, Gina. I wanted to give her the basic, classic recipes she could “go to” when her busy life consumes her days and nights. Quick, familiar…
Easy Mexican Chicken with Tortilla Chips
There are times when a really easy and good recipe is what I need to prepare during a busy work week. I’m all about making everything from scratch and nothing can compare to the freshness and flavor of homemade, but…
Picadillo
Last year around this time, my BFF Ayesha came for a visit and we headed down to Key West for a weekend getaway. Even though I live in Florida, these getaways within my own state still feel like a vacation. …