Gorgonzola and White Wine Bisque
Must Love Gorgonzola! I for one, just love the unique taste of gorgonzola. Its creaminess and green/blue marbling is a gentle version to the sharp taste of blue cheese. Gorgonzola is always a staple in my fridge, topping it on salads, melted…
Savory Sundried Tomato and Herb Biscotti
Step aside crackers, a new love has entered into this Spicegirl’s life. Happy hour has just gotten a bit happier. Wine and cheese met a savory new companion to take to the party. The flavors mingled, flirted and fell in love. You never know when…
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. …
Roasted Chicken with Rosemary Carmelized Onions, Tomatoes and Olives
Sunday dinners are no longer what they use to be for me growing up. Big family mid-afternoon meals beginning at 2pm, the smell of sauce bubbling away as pasta was always on the menu. Veggie sides and meats would vary…
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…
Chicken Francese
This is one of those classic dishes of sauteed chicken cutlets in a sauce. There is Chicken Francese, Chicken Piccata and Chicken Marsala, not to mention or leave out alla Carciofini (with artichokes and one of my favorites!) This dish…
Cooking…and drinking with wine
White wine that is, and if there is one recipe to make, it’s this soup! An infused broth of bay leaves, thyme, carrots and onions, vegetable broth and crisp white wine. I saw a couple of recipes on a White…