Zucchini Pancakes
When I was little zucchini was not my favorite veggie. In fact, it was never on my dinner plate, no way. It seemed like my mother would come up with so many different ways to sneak in prepare zucchini. She…
Leaning Tower of Eggplant
I’m a big fan of the caprese salad in every way it’s presented. From uniform overlapping slices or stacked like an Italian flag, to a jumble of tiny mozzarella balls and cherry tomatoes or roughly rustic chopped. Summer is the…
Grilled Eggplant, Fontina,Tomato and Arugula…Sandwich?
With the burger grilling season upon us I like to include some grilled veggie options for my veggie loving friends. I find it hard to call it a grilled “sandwich”. The eggplant slices do function as the “bread” but it’s…
No-Fail Kale Caesar Salad
My family and close friends definitely know my love (obsession) with cookbooks. At times, I know they hesitate to purchase “yet another cookbook” for me, however, I am never disappointed in opening a gift to discover a new cookbook! In…
Quinoa Tabbouleh
As the warmer weather approaches (that is, hotter weather for us Florida folks), refreshing salads begin replacing my cooler weather, hot comfort soups. Tabbouleh is traditionally made with bulgur but with my new love of quinoa, I simply switched it out. …
Chicken with Grapes and Baked Rice
When I was in my 20’s this was one of my first guest worthy dinners I proudly made many times! I remember well the woman I worked with that gave me both of these recipes when I was looking to make…
Late Sunday Breakfast…Pumpkin Scones and Baked Apples
After a late night Halloween party, the idea of a quick, easy, comforting brunch feels just right to me. I love that I always have a batch of scones in my freezer so when weekend mornings like this arrive, along…
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…
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…
Stuffed Artichokes
Over the weekend I saw these gorgeous artichokes at my Italian deli. Perfectly round, leaves close, soft green color. I decide on the dishes I will prepare for the week based on the meats, seafood, poultry and fresh veggies and…