A friend of mine recently vacationed with his family in Egypt. While traveling they enjoyed a delicious lentil soup. When he returned he asked me if I knew the recipe and described it as a slightly sweet tasting soup. I quickly called my Egyptian family friend and she shared her version of the traditional Egyptian […]
Pasta Salad with Dried Mint Dressing This colorful pasta salad is a great starter dish for entertaining and can feed a large group. The homemade dried mint dressing beats any bottle of store bought dressing. I love having it for leftovers the following day. Ingredients 24 ounces multi-colored spiral pasta 1 medium yellow bell pepper, […]
Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie with Gruyere Cheese Potato Topping You never thought that a vegetarian dish could be this rich and flavorful! The savory red wine vegetarian stew made with hearty mushrooms, carrots and parsnips is topped off with a blend of white potatoes, more parsnips, and gruyere cheese. It makes a great main course dish […]
Red Velvet Cupcakes with Pink Frosting Simple, delightful and delicious is how I would best describe these red velvet cupcakes. Simple white moist cake with a hint of chocolate, delightfully red in color, deliciously frosted with a light and fluffy pink frosting, a dramatic color combination for a real treat! Ingredients 1 ¼ cups […]
Pandoro Bread Pudding Squares Pandoro is a traditional Italian sweet bread similar to Panettone that you can find at most specialty stores around the holidays. It is the perfect bread for this easy and most comforting bread pudding dessert. You can enjoy it hot out of the oven or cooled and cut into squares. […]
Cabernet Cranberry Sauce The combination of the roasted cranberries and cabernet wine creates a rich flavor while the orange juice adds the familiar flavor of sweetness and tang that we look for in a good cranberry sauce. Enjoy this easy to make cranberry sauce from scratch with your Thanksgiving Turkey and save the leftovers to […]
Garlic and Herb Brined Turkey with Lemon-Olive Oil Rub Brining is the key to this incredibly moist and tender turkey. Be sure to have plenty of fresh rosemary and thyme on hand to create this simple yet flavorful turkey that will compliment any Thanksgiving dinner spread. Ingredients 1 (14 to 16 pound) turkey 3-4 whole […]
Nutty Chocolate Bark with Dried Cherries and Apricots Craving something sweet, crunchy, and salty? This no baking required, quick and easy dessert is fun to make and won’t leave you feeling guilty! It’s made with bittersweet chocolate, raw nuts, and dried fruit. Good ingredients for a nutty chocolate bark that’s so delicious! Ingredients 2/3 cup […]
Cucumber Sesame Red Cabbage Slaw This Asian inspired refreshing cabbage slaw will satisfy your craving for tang and crunch. Ingredients 2 heads Red Cabbage, halved and thinly sliced 1 cup scallions white and green parts, finely chopped (about 1 bunch) 2 (12 inch long) English Cucumbers, shredded 1 cup Italian Parsley, finely chopped (about 2 bunches) ¼ cup […]
Honey Mustard Herb Grilled Chicken This flavorful chicken is a perfect combination of sour and sweet flavors with a hint of fresh herbs. The recipe calls for ½ thick pieces of chicken breasts which is important in this recipe because it will really allow the flavors to sink into the chicken. Ingredients 3 pounds […]