I’m sure I’m not the only one that opens the kitchen pantry and refrigerator when a sweet tooth is knocking at your door and you are in your pajamas and do not want to drive to the market for baked goods. Last night we were getting ready to watch a scary monster movie, we were…
Archives for April 2018
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…
Corn Key Lime Cooler Cookies
I’m helping with a dinner party tonight at a home on the beach and I wanted to give a treat giveaway to each guest that would incorporate the “beach theme”. I knew that there was one guest that is gluten free so I developed a recipe for these key lime coolers with corn meal in…
Goat Cheese, Sun Dried Tomato & Olive Tarts
Okay, you’re right I make a lot of phyllo cup tarts, but you know what…they are a great bite sized appetizer and the phyllo cups can be purchased at almost any grocery store. It’s also a time savor in a big way, making your own tart shells would not makes sense for what I do. …
Beach House Seasoning Salt
This seasoning salt that I made is great on fish tacos, grilled chicken or steak. It may not be summer yet but I thought that this would make a great treat giveaway for party guests at a dinner that I’m on Saturday at a home at the beach. My client rented a beach house for…
Cherry, Brie & Caramelized Onion Turnovers
The magic of puff pastry is how I feel with this very versatile dough, sweet or savory, it has endless possibilities. I always have a box in my freezer so it’s available when I feel inspired for a recipe so I can take advantage of the airy and flakiness of this beautiful pastry. Making your…
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…
Shrimp Po Boy Sliders with Tarragon Brandy Remoulade
I helped with a 40th surprise party over the weekend and the theme my client wanted for his wife was all kinds of comfort food and these sliders were on his wish list for his wife. I couldn’t wait to make these for the party, just thinking about tasting one of these sliders with the…
Mini Chipotle Pulled Pork Tostadas
This recipe works best if you want to have Chipotle Pulled Pork for a second day to be made into sliders, sandwiches or burritos. Since this recipe is for a small appetizer you will have plenty of pulled pork for something else. I love recipes that can be used for multiple meals; you end up…
Whiskey Onion Jam with Roasted Garlic
I love savory jams and accoutrements for cheese, toasts, meats and sandwiches. There are many flavors that meld together enhancing the essence; it brings out the best in these foods. My luscious recipe for this jam is fabulous on crackers or toast with soft cheese but my favorite way to serve it was on these…
