Brussels Sprout Slaw and Savory Onion Drop Biscuits
Just as I enjoy pumpkin and the fall colors in everything I make from October through November, I now turn my dishes into more holiday fare of cranberries, winter squashes, pecans, and the rich reds and rich desserts that just…
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…
Chicken & Eggplant Cutlets with Caprese Topping
This dish is a medley of tastes and textures; a wonderful mix of warm and cold, healthy and light. With a minimum of prep work and my favorite method for making cutlets, I can enjoy this easily on a weeknight. …
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…
Cauliflower Soup…hot or cold
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…
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…
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…