When I was in Atlanta last week, I had an amazing Peppadew appetizer at one of the BBQ restaurants we visited. It was so good, I came home and tried my hand at recreating it. I served my creation this past weekend and all agreed it was delicious. A Peppadew is a sweet piquant pepper grown in the […]
Month: February 2015
Italian Sausage Cannellini Bean Stew
I recently entertained and served this stew as one of many Italian courses with focaccia bread, hot from the oven. The next morning, text messages and e-mails arrived asking for the recipe. I used a combination of hot and sweet Italian sausages, you can adapt to your taste using all hot or sweet sausages, if you […]
Grand Marnier Fudge Sauce
This seems to be the week of chocolate. Everywhere you turn you see chocolate. I thought I would post one of my favorite fudge sauces. This sauce is very easy to make, keeps indefinitely (it won’t last that long!) in the refrigerator and delicious on ice cream, pound cake or anything else that says “top […]
Cut Out Cookies
Cut out cookies are a breeze to make when you have a recipe that is easy to work with. This butter recipe is a cinch to make and they come out perfect every time. For years, I can remember making valentine cookies either to send to school or to cheerleading practice with my daughter. You would […]
Wild Rice Casserole
Here is my favorite wild rice casserole; perfect to serve with my Pork Tenderloin with Maple Mustard Sauce recipe. Enjoy!
Pork Tenderloin with Maple Mustard Sauce
This recipe is one of my favorite recipes that I continue to make for many occasions. The spice rub combined with the maple mustard sauce takes this recipe over the top. I usually serve this with a wild rice casserole and a green vegetable. This is definitely a meal to serve that is perfect for entertaining or […]
Chocolate Cloud Cookies
Appropriate name for a cookie that tastes like you are biting into a cloud of chocolate. This recipe was on one of my recipe cards from my mother, the only problem was the recipe has been used so many times it is hard to read. I did my best deciphering the amounts and I think […]
Apricot Champagne Cocktail
Anyone that knows me well, knows that my favorite cocktail is a gin and tonic and my wine choice is usually a full bodied red. However, there are times when a terrific cocktail comes along and I just have to try it. Valentine’s Day is this weekend and what better day to try a new cocktail. […]
Food Adventures in Atlanta
After a busy weekend in Atlanta, I would be remiss not to highlight some of my favorite food stops. After successfully securing a reservation at St. Cecilia, 3455 Peachtree Road in Buckhead we headed there for dinner on Friday night. It was a fantastic and memorable meal. The highlights of the night were the focaccia bread with […]
Bourbon Apple Upside Down Cake
This cake is perfect to serve as a breakfast cake or warmed with ice cream for a special dessert. The bourbon apple topping creates a butterscotch layer that intensifies the apple flavor. With the addition of the bourbon, these apples are so delicious this cake will be gone before you can blink. Enjoy!