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Sheet Pan Chicken & Vegetables with Apple Cider Glaze
Sometimes I’m craving One Pan Cooking!Chicken, Delicata Squash Rings and Shallots roast in the oven and produces a delicious simple dinner.Make the Apple Cider Glaze on the stovetop as the sheet pan cooks.In the style of French Chicken Normandy… this is a genius sauce… easy too! Cook Chicken & Veggies together; reduce sauce on the […]
Pumpkin & Oatmeal Pancakes
Delicious and loaded with healthy ingredients with tips on how to cook a pumpkin and make homemade Pumpkin Puree. These Pumpkin Pancakes are delicious on their own ~I love topping with Yogurt, Granola, Caramelized Apple Slices and drizzle with Pure Maple Syrup. To make the most luscious homemade Pumpkin Puree ~ Cut a cooking pumpkin […]
Yummy Pumpkin & Oatmeal Pancakes
Delicious and loaded with healthy ingredients with tips on how to cook a pumpkin and make homemade Pumpkin Puree.
Mediterranean Gypsy Soup
A healthy, satisfying soup with all the flavor to awaken your taste-buds. “Gypsy” ~ a free spirited soup with a rich assortment of ingredients. Plus 10 more Mediterranean recipes you will love! Try Kabocha squash (also called Japanese pumpkin) ~ with its sweet taste and velvety texture. Gypsy Soup Ingredients:Tomatoes (fresh or San Marzano canned), […]
Mediterranean Gypsy Soup
A Healthy, Satisfying Soup with all the flavor to awaken your taste-buds. “Gypsy” ~ a free spirited soup with a rich assortment of ingredients.
How to Make the Best Salads Year-Round!
You’ll love this creative Raspberry Crunch Salad with Raspberry-Almond Oil Vinaigrette (plus 9 salads I crave) I have been asked to be a part of The Salad Gazette from the great minds at The Devil Wears Salad in Australia.Including recipe creators from around the world – a celebration of food diversity and creativity.My RASPBERRY CRUNCH […]
Raspberry Crunch Salad with Raspberry-Almond Oil Vinaigrette
Crispy, Crunchy & Sweet ~ a brilliant, colorful, healthy salad… make place at your Thanksgiving table for this treat! Make the dressing ahead and adorn with my Nut and Seed Crunch (see recipe) This recipe is included in The Salad Gazette from the great minds at The Devil Wears Salad in Australia. The salad is on […]
Butternut Squash Gnocchi ~ It’s Gluten Free
These pillowy gnocchi include roasted butternut squash in the dough and also in the final dish ~ serve with simple browned butter and fresh herbs.A Fall-inspired recipe with healthy ingredients. I have used Honeynut squash for this recipe – a generally new breed that has a deep color and is rich in flavor. There are […]
Grilled Zucchini with Japanese Miso-Glaze and Cashew Crema
Summer Zucchini off the Grill gets jazzed-up with these Japanese style flavors Layers of flavors make this a must-make Summer Dish! My Japanese Style Miso Glaze is the perfect foil to add a splash of flavor to mild Zucchini and Summer Squash.Simple to make ~ add ingredients to a skillet and simmer for one minute.It […]
Summertime Panzanella Tomato Salad – you should be eating this right now!
Ripe Heirloom Tomatoes team with Garlicky Toasted Bread and Plenty of Basil Leaves.Top with my Zesty “Shaken” Italian Dressing and scatter some thinly sliced Red Onions and cubes of Cucumber. No two Panzanella Salads are the same! I have made two Panzanellas! One with “Candyland” Miniature Tomatoes with Gluten Free Bread… And One with Red […]
Veracruz-Style Snapper with Fresh Garden Tomatoes
I’ve taken a classic dish and reworked it with Just Picked Local Tomatoes and have added Fresh Garden Herbs.The result – a lighter and aromatic dish bursting with flavor.Serve with my delicious Arroz Blanco – Simple Mexican White Rice enriched with Thyme Branches. A wonderful mix of Fresh Peeled Garden Tomatoes with Onions, Garlic, Green […]
Veracruz-Style Snapper with Fresh Garden Tomatoes
I’ve taken a classic dish and reworked it with Just Picked Local Tomatoes and have added Fresh Garden Herbs. The result – a lighter and aromatic dish bursting with flavor. Serve with my delicious and simple Arroz Blanco Recipe Overview: Skin, seed and chop the Garden Tomatoes. Make the Veracruz sauce in a 12″ skillet or […]
Fabulous Black Raspberry Pie!
Summer Black Raspberries lie under a buttery & flaky lattice crust. Perfection with every bite. Ahh – Pie! Handmade from scratch with the finest ingredients ~ is there anything more scrumptious? Making a pie is an art. It requires careful attention to the crust and the filling. In Summer – there are so many delicious […]
Thai Basil Pesto – and what to do with it!
The flavor has a pronounced licorice essence and a little spicy kick. So many uses – see my list. Find this wonderful variety at farmers’ markets.Makes a delicious and unique pesto! Thai Basil Pesto adorns Pasta Squares and Roasted Zucchini Karen’s Thai Basil Pesto is a little different than classical Pesto Genovese. The basil variety […]
Strawberry Shortcake Frozen Yogurt
A COOL take on “strawberry shortcake.” Creamy and refreshing on a hot Summer’s day – with Brown Sugar Shortcake Pieces Folded in! It’s Gluten~free. It’s fun to experiment with ice cream flavors at home! This mix-in idea came to me as I returned home with a quart of just picked strawberries. Their color was insane! […]
Steamed Baby Beets with Garlic Scape Vinaigrette
Plus 6 more of my favorite Beet Recipes! A Simple Recipe using Ingredients from a local Farmers’ Market. It’s easy to steam beets! Add to an assertive and zesty vinaigrette with Green Garlic Scapes; the curly shoot of the garlic bulb… they’re like scallions with a garlic kick! For the best flavor choose baby or […]
3 Essential Puerto Rican Recipes / Sofrito / Salt-Free Sazón & Sofrito Rice
Sofrito is the mother starter sauce of Latin Cuisine.A mixture of aromatic ingredients, either chopped or pureed, used to add layers of flavor to different foods. Serve raw, or add a few tablespoons to your cooking to jazz it up! The local cuisine of Puerto Rico comes alive with vibrant colors and a melange of […]
Velvety Cool Corn Soup
Velvety corn soup to cool you down! Minimum ingredients so you have lots of Pure-Corn-Flavor. Roasted Pepper with Jalapeño and EVOO adds just the right punch of interest. I must say… thus is HOW you make Corn Soup! The cold cool-you-down variety. The difference from all the rest? The recipe is mostly corn. No confusing […]
Weeknight Lightened-Up Shrimp Scampi
A quick recipe for everyday with TONS of flavor All the buttery, garlicky and lemony flavor with a sprinkling of fresh herbs in a lighter sauce you can make in minutes! We all have a need to simplify – especially at dinnertime.This is a simple and quick recipe perfect for a weeknight meal. A quick […]
Chicken and Veggie Tacos with Mulato Chile Sauce
Delicious with Authentic Flavors!Warm and Zesty Grilled Chicken & Vegetables are bathed in a Flavorful Chile Sauce. Let’s make it Taco Night!Making tacos at home… you can control your ingredients to your liking and serve them fresh and warm. Choose either blue corn or yellow corn tortillas.Yes – as good as the ones you enjoy […]
Mother’s Day Recipe Inspirations
Some awesome Spring Recipes! For some, this Mother’s Day might require some technology; a Zoom meeting!For others – a mother, grandmother and family may be living with you, and so you might be lucky to celebrate and honor those women who have made an impact on your lives. Here are some inspiring recipes Mom will […]
Honey Walnut Banana Bread
Gluten Free, Moist and Delicious! I’m making it today using my mini loaf pans which offers a full, beautiful rise.Mash some bananas ~ leave some in chunks for the ultimate banana bread! Instead of adding chocolate chips to the batter, I make a simple chocolate-yogurt frosting and frost some for a decedent taste. I had […]
Tomato Risotto – Northern Italian Style
Delicious and Creamy!! I’m using Three Tomatoes – Peeled Plum Tomatoes, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Fresh Sliced Cherry Tomatoes Make a meal of this cupboard staple by using a specific type of short grain or medium grain rice. It requires constant attention to ensure a perfectly finished dish… stir, stir stir – until it reaches a […]
Tomato Risotto – Northern Italian Style
Delicious and Creamy!! I’m using Three Tomatoes – Peeled Plum Tomatoes, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Fresh Sliced Cherry Tomatoes. Risotto is a traditional Northern Italian dish, and a common way to cook rice in Italy. It’s a creamy & tender mixture made from a starchy short or medium-grained rice. Arborio is the most popular short-grain […]
Weeknight Lemon Chicken
In the style of French “Francaise” and “Piccata” ~ this is an updated version, a recipe every cook should master! A timeless recipe you can serve during Passover and Easter.Use rice flour to coat the chicken; which I use and is gluten free, matzo cake meal or use regular flour too! The difference between the two is […]
The Ultimate Coconut Macaroons
Two Varieties: Chocolate Dipped and Dried Apricot & Cherry Pyramids Coconut Macaroons are a staple for Passover.My favorite version has a crispy exterior with a chewy and tender interior. My version is easy! I whip egg whites until frothy, and add them to a large skillet with unsweetened shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla (I […]