Celebrating Cheese

I love cheese before or after a meal. In fact, I would choose cheese and a glass of wine over coffee and chocolate for dessert. It’s a nice way to finish off your bottle before moving on to a dessert wine. Served at the beginning of a casual meal, function or picnic, the Antipasto style […]

Grilling Pizza

I could make these every night.  Very easy to assemble and extremely tasty.  Get the kids involved.  Fun to create different pizza masterpieces.

Tiki Snack Mix

Can’t get away to the tropics? No Hawaiian vaca in your near future? Bet if you make yourself a Mai Tai, chow on some Tiki Snack Mix (foodandwine.com) and turn up the volume on the ukulele track, you’ll get there. At least for a little...

BBQ Ham & Pineapple Pizza

Another delectable way of how to use up left-over ham. Adapted from A Hint of Honey, ham and pineapple match up with smoked Gouda and BBQ sauce. Sweet, savory, cheesy and downright tasty. Serve a mixed baby green salad alongside and you’ve...

Tiki Ribs

Sticky, gooey, finger-licking good luau-style ribs. I forgot to add the paper umbrella, but feel free… the cherries and fruit entice the younger ones in the house. After all… who doesn’t want a cherry on top? While ribs are...

Mediterranean Salad

This salad is so flavorful and satisfying. It reminds me of Italy — fresh, simple and delicious. Have it as a meal with grilled chicken (save time by using Purdue Short Cuts Grilled Chicken) or as a vegetarian side. Salad: Arugula Grape tomatoes cut in half Sliced black olives Cucumbers chopped Shaved parmesan cheese Marinated artichoke hearts […]

Rotisserie Chicken Quesadilla

Simple and quick for those nights that call for it.  I recommend preparing it in a pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, on the stove for extra crispiness.    Add more toppings to jazz it up even further!

Southwestern Chopped Salad with Cilantro Dressing

    FOUND!   My new favorite salad and homemade dressing!   Avocado, Cilantro, Lime Juice, oh my!  This recipe is sure to be a crowd pleaser in the comfort of your own home or as an amazing dish to bring to your next social gathering ( I’m always looking for those)! So simple, so fresh, […]