Who doesn't like desserts? I personally don't know anyone who doesn't. So for all the dessert lovers out there, I have 10 to die for desserts, you take your pick! Being so close to Valentine's Day, I thought this was the perfect opportunity to give you not 1 but 10 to die for desserts. Tarte...
Recipes List
Salmon Ravioli with Lemon Dill Sauce
Until recently I had never made ravioli from scratch. The thought terrified me. Seriously! Visions of dough covered floors, walls, and ceilings stopped me in my tracks. Then a few weeks ago while laying in bed looking over cookbooks I thought: What if I could make salmon ravioli using wonton wrappers? It is so simple,...
Awesome Appetizers and Cocktails
Half the battle of hosting a party is making your house look GREAT! The other half? Well, coming up with the most awesome appetizers and cocktails offerings. I think this post is a really good place to start. There is something for everyone. Make one, make them all. It's up to you! 1. Croquetas...
Chipotle Stuffed Chicken Tamales
I've upgraded my chicken tamales So, today's culinary offering is a different twist on tamales, a tasty traditional Latin American favorite. For starters there is no corn involved, and the chicken is not totally wrapped in the corn husk! Are you confused? Don't be. Introducing chipotle chicken tamales. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Something I love about being a...
Eating Healthy Through the Holidays
Ah, the holidays are here which means parties, friends and family and yes lots and lots of eating! If you are anything like me you don't want to miss out on anything, or put on extra pounds. I chatted with my friend Helen who is a registered dietitian and asked for her input on how...
Cornish Hens Stuffed with Couscous, Dates and Parsley
An alternative Thanksgiving dinner: Roast Cornish Hens What do you serve on Thanksgiving, or the upcoming holidays when you have family members who are not fond of turkey? Yes they are out there, really! My suggestion is to put an ethnic touch to your event and serve Cornish hens stuffed with cous cous, dates and...
Creamy Salmon and Dill Angel Hair Pasta
Creamy salmon pasta is among my favorite things to cook. It can be simple or elaborate. There are so many types to choose from. My family's favorite? Angel hair, hands down! [feast_advanced_jump_to] My family loves trying new pasta recipes. Especially with seafood. Today, creamy salmon in pasta is on the menu. This salmon pasta...
Saffron Rice with Dried Cranberries and Almonds
[feast_advanced_jump_to] Let's face it, dried cranberries are just plain delicious Aaaaand healthy too because just ¼ cup equals ½ cup serving of fruit. It goes without saying that they also add great taste and texture to ANY recipe. So, what about those textures? Well, if you're anything like me, you'll love the texture varieties...
Spinach Salad with Pomegranate Dressing
[feast_advanced_jump_to] Getting Creative With Salads Finding new and creative salad recipes with spinach is my ever present quest. One thing that I love to do is incorporating fruits and nuts into my salad greens. I adapted this recipe for spinach salad with pomegranate dressing from a similar Middle Eastern dish that uses cooked spinach....
Tangy Sweet Beef Kebabs
Summer's almost over. Boo, please don't say that, unless you want me to continue crying! Well, unfortunately the calendar doesn't lie. In the frozen north where I live, however, we don't consider summer over until the first snowflake falls. To me nothing says summer like delicious beef kebabs sizzling on the grill. Say hello...