This bread is bursting with blueberries. When fresh fruit is in season, what a great time to bake fruit breads. This bread freezes beautifully. Perfect for those last minute gatherings, quick breakfast, or picnic in the park. I always like to have something in the freezer for those unexpected last minute needs. Great to serve […]
Month: April 2015
Bourbon Orange Chicken Legs
Do you ever have one of those days when you look at everything in the meat department and just can’t decide what you want to cook? Or, you just don’t even feel like cooking? Here is a recipe for you. Cheaper than fast food take-out, easy to prepare, and results are outstanding. Put the chicken […]
Parmesan Rice
I don’t know about you, when I entertain, I like to have everything prepared and ready to go. I like to have the mess of preparation out of the kitchen and enjoy my guests when they arrive. This side dish you can make in advance and put in the oven about one hour before serving. […]
Lemon Cheesecake
If you are ever looking for that “show-stopping” dessert – look no further. I have been making this cheesecake for years and I always receive rave reviews. This recipe, as with most cheesecakes, needs to be made one day ahead. This allows the cheesecake to cool and be refrigerated overnight. Perfect for entertaining since you can make […]
BLT Chopped Salad with Roasted Corn and Avocado Cream
One of my favorite sandwiches is a BLT. In my opinion bacon, lettuce, tomato and toasted bread make the most magnificent sandwich. Here is a deconstructed version with roasted corn and topped with an avocado cream dressing. For that crusty bread, I added toasted baguette slices chopped as croutons. This is the perfect main dish or side […]
Creamy Crab Dip
I have to admit that Crab Dip is a real family favorite and one that we usually order when it is on a menu. Our daughter was in town this past weekend and I know that Crab Dip is one of her favorites. I purchased one pound of jumbo lump crab from Louisiana (I am […]
Parmesan Chicken Strips
Chicken is one of my go-to ingredients. The easier and quicker I can make dinner, the better. There are just those days when I want to not think about dinner and put something together that I can make in a flash. These chicken strips are quick, easy and delicious. I like to coat the chicken […]
Triple Berry Champagne Sherbet
Think spring, think strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. I am always a fan of make ahead items when entertaining. A frozen dessert is wonderful because you can prepare it ahead. I used to have an ice cream maker but through the years I am not quite sure what happened to it. When I was shopping a […]
Grilled Lamb Chops with Plum Balsamic Sauce
One of our favorite dishes is grilled lamb chops. This recipe is so easy and the results are so spectacular. It is great to grill a rack of chops, individually cut. They are quick to grill and always a company favorite. I must admit that I tried a mint bourbon sauce but resorted to this […]
Salted Caramel Pecan Muffins
This past weekend, we traveled to Chapel Hill, North Carolina to experience the food scene in this thriving college town. One of the highlights of the weekend was our walking food tour of Carrboro and Chapel Hill. Our tour was conducted by Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours and our guide, Will, definitely showed us the […]