Asparagus is a wonderful spring vegetable and it’s at the peak of the season for the freshest available. I love asparagus, the earthy sweet flavor is unlike so many vegetables out there and it’s so versatile in so many dishes. My recipe for this creamy risotto goes so well with asparagus and shrimp, and yes,…
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Alfredo Shells Chicken & Bacon Carbonara
Nothing says comfort food like a steaming hot bowl of creamy pasta, right? Whether you’re eating it at home, going out to a restaurant or entertaining your friends and family, pasta always puts a smile on everyone’s face. My recipe for this Alfredo Shells Chicken Carbonara is a spin classic carbonara pasta with chicken for…
Roasted Vegetable Strudel with Mascarpone Cheese
I have made this delicious vegetable strudel many times especially when a client asks for a vegetarian option at a dinner party. I know I could do a simple pasta or risotto for a vegetarian option for a sit down dinner, but that can get boring and somewhat unimaginable. I love creating menus and recipes…
Vegan Tamale Pie with Jalapeno Creamed Corn Crust
This morning I was pondering over a Cinco de Mayo menu that I have developed for an event I’m doing next week and at the same time wondering what to make for dinner tonight. My partner is vegan, I’m not but at dinner time I always make us both something vegan…I’m not desperate to eat…
Sun Dried Tomato Vodka Sauce
I really enjoy making this pasta dish, I created this recipe years ago with a twist, instead of using tomato paste, I use sun dried tomatoes…really gives it a rich tomato flavor that I crave. Growing up in my house there was always a pasta dish in our house on Sundays, my mom would simmer…
Whiskey & Coffee Tri-Tip
My unique recipe for this great combination of flavors is my favorite of all marinades that I do for Tri Tip, it’s full of flavor but not overwhelming, the richness of the blends of coffee and whiskey is perfect with this. The secret for a tender and flavorful tri tip is to let it marinate…
Chicken Marsala with Wild Mushrooms
I was helping a new client design a menu for an anniversary party she was hosting for her parents, she mentioned she wanted tri tip on the menu but hadn’t chosen much else. I had mentioned to her that she can choose another protein since there may be some guests that don’t like beef and…
Lamb Shepherd’s Pie
This easy to put together dish is delicious and will be a family favorite at your dinner table. Shepherd’s pie is such a comforting dish, especially when it’s cold and rainy outside, I served it in small baking dishes at a recent party so guests can have a traditionally served dinner dish as a “small…
Quick & Easy Shrimp & Sausage Jambalaya
At most of the parties that I help people entertain, I am pressed for time and some dishes I want to cook fresh to maintain their integrity and taste. My shrimp & sausage jambalaya is much quicker than most jambalaya dishes with the use of converted rice; it shaves about 20 minutes off the traditional…
Shiitake Mushroom Sliders with Sun Dried Tomato Aioli
This is my 100th post, what a way to celebrate with these delicious sliders. Do you like sliders but tired of the standard beef ones? Or you want to have a meatless Monday for a change? Or are you a vegetarian or vegan…think outside the box and don’t put this recipe “in a box’; it’s…
