Such a delicious way to start your morning. This Rise and Shine Smoothie will definitely wake up your taste buds on a beautiful morning. I made this with fresh squeezed orange juice and ‘no sugar’ added cranberry juice. A great healthy start to your day – Enjoy!
Month: May 2015
A Passion for Entertaining featured in CEO magazine
I am thrilled to be the featured food contributor in the May issue of CEO magazine – check it out!
The Great Paper Plate Debate
My close friends know that I am very hesitant about using paper plates. It is very hard for me to consider using paper plates for many occasions. Even if it means staying up late into the night washing dishes (luckily my wonderful husband always does clean-up duty when we entertain), I have an aversion to […]
Steak and Shrimp Kabobs
Now that the weather is warm and the grill is ready, I am ready to try some wonderful grilling recipes. For these kabobs, I loaded each skewers with an assortment of meat, shrimp and vegetables. I then made a basting sauce that we brushed on the kabobs as they were grilling. The results were outstanding. Easy […]
Blueberry Buckle
What is a buckle? It is a yellow batter with the filling or fruit mixed in. A buckle also has a streusel topping. This buckle I loaded with large ripe blueberries. The cake is very moist and bursting with fresh blueberries. This is a terrific dessert served warm and equally delicious as a breakfast snack or […]
Zucchini Slaw
I am always looking for unique and different ways to serve vegetables. This zucchini recipe is perfect to serve as an accompaniment to grilled meats, hamburgers, and hot dogs. A step away from classic slaw – destined to become a family favorite.
Pasta Salad with Artichokes and Tuna
This is the perfect salad for a picnic or dinner on the porch. If you prefer, you can certainly substitute cold grilled tuna or shrimp for the canned tuna. This would be the perfect salad to serve with a savory bread and a chilled white wine. How many ways can you say marvelous! That is […]
Huevos Rancheros
Here is a recipe sure to be appreciated on Cinco de Mayo. This holiday that commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla has become a day to celebrate wonderful Mexican food. Huevos Rancheros is just the recipe for May 5th. Even though this is a traditional breakfast dish, I […]
Chopped Chicken Salad with Homemade Chips
One thing I learned years ago when living in Texas, was how to make fresh tortilla chips. I still make these chips and they are a favorite. I remember when our children were young and they could not wait to have these for dessert sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. After flying home from a fun weekend in Atlanta, I thought […]
Picadillo Bowl
Hands down, this is one of my husband’s favorite recipes. As a matter of fact, this was the first meal he cooked for me when we were dating. His mother received this recipe when he was a child living in Key West, Florida. Since that day, I think it is safe to say that this […]