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Chicken-Lentil Chili with Butternut Squash
White Chicken Chili makes a delicious meal full of mildly-spicy Chili Flavor, Red Lentils, Butternut Squash and Chicken. This light & tasty chili gets and extra flavor-pop with my Raw Tomatillo Salsa
Karen’s Granola for Snacking & Pie Crust
Perfect for snacking, and makes a Pie Crust more delicious than graham cracker crumbs!
Raspberry Marshmallow Pie with Granola Crust
An Unbelievable, Simple Pie with only 4 ingredients and a press-in Granola Crust. Dream-like light filling with plenty of fresh raspberry flavor. I went Raspberry Picking in August – see these gorgeous raspberries, some with the stems still attached!
Grilled Eggplant Rollatini with Garlicky Parmesan Breadcrumb Topping
A Summer Pleasure: Grilled Eggplant Rolled with a Herbal Ricotta and Creamy Burrata Cheese Filling and Baked with a Zesty Marinara. Add some crunch and interest with a Garlicky-Parmesan Breadcrumb Topping. Lightened-Up Vegetarian Comfort Food! A lighter touch~ Eggplant is grilled, not fried. A crisp topping adds just the right touch. I’ve used Gluten- Free Breadcrumbs.
Karen’s Fresh Caramelized Corn and Roasted Tomato Salsa
Charred and stirred in a skillet, then cooled, this summer salsa packs a lot of flavor! Who doesn’t love a good homemade salsa? Summer corn is at it’s glory right now! Varieties like Silver Queen (a generic name for white corn), Golden Bantam for yellow and Butter and Sugar for bicolor corn – take your pick…all […]
Gluten-Free Ricotta & Spinach Gnocchi
Gluten-Free Homemade Gnocchi ~ Worth the effort, fun to make and DELICIOUS! Gluten-Free Flour in the dough is easy to handle – yes… you can do this! Recipes for Brown Butter Sauce and Garlic Scape & Basil Pesto
Karen’s Amazing Jerk Chicken
This Jerk Marinade EXPLODES with Flavor! A spicy Jamaican mixture including hot chili peppers, allspice, cinnamon, and thyme.
Layered Cheese Nachos with Fresh Cherry Salsa
These nachos is very satisfying and craveable. Fresh Cherry Salsa adds tart-sweet and spicy notes – addicting!!
Karen’s Smokey & Cheesy Grits
Smoked garlic and maple smoked cheddar make it special. Perfectly paired with grilled shrimp over creamy stirred grits. Parsley joins basil in the pesto mix.
Karen’s Zesty Quick Dill Refrigerator Pickles
So fun to make – and delicious to eat. Pickles are stored in the refrigerator – no special equipment required. Chock full of flavor from the brine with mustard seeds, red pepper flakes and freshly cracked black pepper. Low in salt & sugar too! Gourmet quality you proudly make in your kitchen in less than 30 […]
Wood Fired Beet Salad with Avocado-Citrus Vinaigrette
Simply Delicious ~ Wood Fired Infused Smoked Beets easily prepared on your grill. Finish the Salad with Petite Greens and a Zesty Avocado-Citrus Vinaigrette.
How to Hard-Boil Eggs: Best Way Is To Steam Them!
Yes, you have been making hard boiled eggs all wrong! This single technique, you will steam them – SO EASY TO PEEL!! Yes, you have been making hard boiled eggs all wrong! This single technique, you will steam them – SO EASY TO PEEL!! Most everyone thinks (and have written) to boil eggs – Cover them […]
Deviled Eggs with Purple Scallions and Crisp Cheese Frico
My Favorite Deviled Eggs: Grainy Mustard, Purple Scallions, Thyme and a Crisp and Lacy Baked Cheese Frico Makes Them Pungent and Zesty
Marinated Chicken Kebabs – Indian Style
Marinate the chicken overnight for the best flavor.. don’t forget to soak your bamboo skewers!
Chicken in the Pot Soup with Many Vegetables, Rice Noodles and Fresh Ginger
Comfort Soup in a Bowl. Gluten-Free.
Lobster Savannah
An Elegant Valentine Dinner Treat for 2 ~ A LOVE-ly dish with a healthy profile The original menu offering of “Lobster Savannah” dates back to 1964, served at an elegant establishment – The Andrew Jackson Restaurant in New Orleans.
Coconut-Cashew Curry Sauce with Indian Flavors ~ Spiced Chicken Kebab
A delicious and versatile sauce topped with a yogurt marinated grilled chicken kebob. Spice up your palate! The sauce is Vegan.
Blue Corn Madeleines with Cheddar, Fresh Corn and Scallions
A little crunchy on the exterior, due to the fresh corn, cheddar and scallions first put in the tin. Organic blue corn meal makes it special.
White Wild Salmon Gravlax with Cracked Pepper and Lavender
Flavor the flesh of Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon with Lavender, Dill, Vodka and Pink Peppercorns. An elegant gravlax that also can be prepared with any fresh salmon. Super simple – the salmon is coated and weighted for three days – then ready to thinly slice and enjoy.
Lebneh Balls – Yogurt Cheese with Herbs, Spices, Walnuts and Olive Oil
Dip into this home made treat that’s simple to make – has a luxurious velvety texture and flavor with subtle and assertive flavors you love. Extra Virgin Olive Oil surrounds these delicious protein-packed yogurt cheese balls as does herbs, spices, lemon rind and crunchy walnuts.
Go Green Spring Quiche with Truffled Cheese
Fresh Spring produce shines in this quiche with a simple cracker crumb base and truffled cheddar cheese to compliment. Go-Green!
Clementine Cake with Marcona Almonds
Simple ingredients transform into a moist and heavenly orange-almond flourless cake. Reminiscent of a Sicilian recipe, Mediterranean ingredients, using Marcona Almonds and Clementine Oranges from Spain. Inspired by movie: “The Secret Lives of Walter Mitty.”
Pecan Chicken and Waffle Appetizer with Sautéed Collards and Maple-Bourbon Drizzle
The Ultimate Appetizer with Southern Charm ~ Grilled Chicken with Pecans and a Maple-Bourbon Glaze on top of crisp Buttermilk Waffles and Sweet and Sour Sautéed Collard Greens On a recent trip to Charleston, South Carolina I fell in love with the cuisine of the low country; the flavors and lingering aromas. The picturesque city with […]
Chocolate Turtles with Homemade Natural Caramel
Give your sweetie these delectable candies and learn how to make the most delicious homemade caramel from scratch. The ultimate Valentine’s Day treat!
Sizzling Flounder with Soy, Lemon and Sesame
To commemorate Chinese New Year, I am sharing one of my all-time favorite recipes: Sizzling Flounder. Simple Asian flavors surround this healthy, light and delicious dish – a must try for my readers.
Asian Chicken in Parchment – Homemade Hoisin Sauce
This packet-steaming method produces incredibly tender chicken with minimal effort. An attractive presentation – perfect for a weeknight meal… elegant enough for company
Karen’s Beet Cured Gravlax
Gravlax is quite simple to prepare – brined with Vodka, Citrus Juices, Grated Beets, Dill, Sugar, Salt and Pepper. Weighted down, the gravlax is ready in two days – slice when ready to enjoy.
Roast Za’atar Capons with Za’atar Seasoning Blend
Holiday Entertaining? These perfectly spiced capons remain juicy with a crisp skin and will add a flavorful and festive touch to your buffet! Try my Za’atar Seasoning Blend – a versatile Middle Eastern / Mediterranean mix.
Karen’s Marsala Turkey Gravy for Thanksgiving
Just the most magnificent gravy – with a deep, rich mahogany- brown color, and luscious flavor. Happy Thanksgiving! Karen Just the most magnificent gravy – with a deep, rich mahogany- brown color, and luscious flavor! Follow my clear and important method. It will make your Thanksgiving celebration a hit!
Poached Pears in Spiced Red Wine & Pomegranate Juice (with Caramel Zabaglione)
The perfect ending to a holiday meal (Thanksgiving!) Spiced, beautiful pears swimming in a ruby syrup with a creamy zabaglione custard.
Waldorf Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash, Kale and Apples
This classic American salad gets a revamp with a lighter taste. Lots of crunch from the seasonal apples, celery and walnuts with mellow additions ~ kale, roasted squash, grapes and a creamy yogurt-mayo cinnamon dressing. A new classic!
Zucchini Noodles with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
Steamed Spiralized Zucchini topped with a Pungent Sun Dried Pesto with Basil Leaves and Pine Nuts – A healthy low-carb delicious dish
Karen’s Peruvian Spice Blend
A versatile blend which adds a depth of flavor to vegetables – fantastic rub for poultry and beyond! My South American inspired seasoning blend features the Peruvian chile, Aji Amarillo. The lemony, fruity flavor of this medium spicy chile combines well with the subtle tartness of the lemon rind. Other seasonings include cumin, annatto, garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, […]
Rhubarb Tart ~ Shortbread Cookie Crust
As summer fruits are still ripening, taste the marvelous, special flavor of Rhubarb in this easy to make (promise!) fruit tart
Grilled Halibut with Fresh Blueberry Salsa
Liven up Simple Grilled Fish with a snappy, slightly spicy, a touch sweet, Blueberry Salsa. Perfect for a lovely weeknight dinner, lavish lunch or for company.
Karen’s All American Cornbread
A simple and yummy cornbread, which is gluten-free adaptable. Bakes up high; tender inside with a little crunchy exterior. If cornbread is not in your Thanksgiving stuffing – add some to your holiday table! Of course, add some honey butter to slather on!
Weeknight Teriyaki Chicken
I’ve created this easy recipe for those who love big flavors – and is finished in minutes. Garlicky, Gingery and loaded with Sesame Seeds… your new family favorite!
Smoked Salmon Lollipops
No one will be able to resist these savory lollipops. Thin sliced, luminous smoked salmon around zesty cream cheese – the perfect pick-up appetizer for New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day.
Karen’s Festive Naan Pizza ~ Red, White & Green Appetizer
Roll Naan Dough and top with festive colored toppings for the ultimate Holiday Appetizer. Below, a recipe for 6 oval Naan Pizza Doughs. The topping directions are for 2 oval pizzas, each 4″ wide x 8″ long. Use all if you desire, and adjust for the toppings. This is actually a simple recipe. I am being […]
Karen’s Caramel Vanilla Bean Vegan Ice Cream
Simple ingredients blend into a creamy, decadent yet light dessert, infused with Ginger and Pumpkin Spices – a nice natural vanilla flavor and caramel notes. Vanilla Ice Cream does not have to take a supporting role next to your holiday desserts, this one is delicious on it’s own! Simple ingredients blend into a creamy, decadent dessert, infused […]
Homemade Applesauce – My Favorite
My favorite applesauce, a little apple peel adds a touch of pink color!
Karen’s Best Latkes
Latkes are crispy, naturally sweet, salty and irresistible! Hanukkah Latkes are that ethereal treat; a potato mixture made by dropping large tablespoons into a skillet of shimmering, hot oil. The trick for a perfect latke is twofold: For Crispiness: Squeeze your potatoes in a tea towel (or paper towels) until very dry. For Lightness: Separate the eggs; glossy […]
Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Aged Gouda – Maple Syrup Glaze
These “fanned” sweet potatoes simply bake in the oven with a syrupy, maple glaze. Tuck garlic in the crevices and sprinkle with fresh rosemary. I love adding a touch of grated, aged gouda cheese on top – your Thanksgiving company will scream”YUM!” These delicious potatoes just look fancy – but are actually easy to pull together. Hasselback […]
Healthy Roasted Garlic and Onion Dip
Dip Into This! An Updated, Healthy Roast Garlic and Onion Dip Need a dip for the weekend game-day or holiday get together that doesn’t break the calorie bank? A real crowd pleaser – there won’t be any leftovers! This is a REDUX recipe – a healthier version of Lipton Soup Mix Dip. It is time to update […]
Chicken Etouffee with Butternut Squash and Apples
A modern Fall Cajun and Creole style stew – with wonderful vibrant flavors. Étouffée is a French word which means “smothered,” and is typically served over rice.
Tian of Vegetables with Garlic and Rosemary
One of the loveliest vegetable preparations ~ thinly cut vegetables roasted with silvers of garlic and rosemary, bathed with fruity extra virgin olive oil.
Karen’s Fall Apple Cake with Streusel and Caramelized Apples
A spiced apple cake dotted with chunks of apples topped with a generous height of crunchy streusel. Go a step further and add caramelized apples and a dripping caramel sauce to each slice. A gluten-free option too!
Fingerling Potatoes and Crispy Kale in Foil Packets
The ultimate grilled potato side dish. Perfectly seasoned with caramelized shallots and garlic… and kale that comes out crispy!
A l’ Orange Chicken Sauce for Grilled Chicken ~ French Style for Today’s Cook
A l’ Orange Chicken – special enough for company – perfect for a weeknight meal! In recipe: sauce, how to julienne an orange rind and perfect – thin sliced grilled chicken breasts.
Roasted Garlic and Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
Pour this dressing over and under all of your favorite salads. Also great tossed with grilled shrimp and chicken.
Smoked Pesto
Adds a distinctive smokey note which does not overpower. A great year-round pesto, and handy in cooler months when basil is not as plentiful.
Spiced Grilled Chicken Open-Faced Sandwich Topped with Gruyere Fondue and Butternut Squash & Apple Jelly
Create and compose a delicious sandwich that is mouthwatering and delectable! A spiced grilled chicken breast is sliced and piled on tasty miche bread and adorned with a gooey cheese “fondue” and a fabulous butternut squash & apple jelly ~ a recipe for the obsessed (like me!)
Roasted Garlic Soup ~ Spanish Style with Crouton and Spiced Rouille Sauce
Break open the heads of garlic and roast the cloves in the oven, then push out the softened garlic from their papery skins.