My love of cooking began when I was a child with my mother in the kitchen. I can still remember how excited she would get about her latest culinary creation and all the different recipes that we tried together. Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp Marinara is one of my favorite dishes that we created, and it’s …
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I love salads. I’m not talking about iceberg lettuce with a few veggies thrown on top, but the kind of salad that you can build from an endless list of ingredients and dressings. One of my favorite types is Southwest Caesar Salad. It combines all of the flavors I love in Mexican food with the …
Sesame Ginger Baby Bok Choy with Seared Tuna Do you love Asian cuisines? I do! And I often take the summer vacation in Asia, had many great adventures there. I learned this Sesame Ginger Baby Bok Choy with Seared Tuna recipe on a trip years ago. It’s the perfect side or topper for any Asian-influenced …
The cold weather of winter has arrived, which means it’s time to break out the slow cookers and ovens! Winter roasts are perfect for this time of year as they provide a hearty meal with minimal effort. This recipe is an easy way to spice up your roast dinner menu without having to work too …
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Every year, the grapevine in my backyard produces a small batch of grapes, which I’ve always thought were too sour to eat. Recently, one of my friends noted that there are some varieties of grapes with a more cheese-like flavor. It is always enticing to try something new. So, when I saw these grapes not …
You know the feeling. You’re sitting on your couch, watching a show or movie and all of a sudden you realize it’s too quiet in the house. It’s dark, there are no lights on…nothing is happening at all. Suddenly you feel lonely and bored. The solution? Pour yourself some margaritas! Mixed with fresh raspberries and …
Pumpkin season is soon upon us and I can’t wait to enjoy all of the pumpkin-related dishes that come out this time of year. One dish that will be a staple in my kitchen this fall are these Pumpkin Sage & Gruyere Popovers. I’m not sure what it is about popovers but they always make …
Whenever I’m in the mood to give oven-roasted asparagus a little pizzazz – for Easter brunch or Mother’s Day, for instance — I wrap thin slices of prosciutto around the asparagus spears. This is such an easy way to make the roasted asparagus look fancy! I also love how the salty flavors of the prosciutto …
When I’m reaching for a cocktail that’s not wine, it’s going to be vodka. Unless it’s an evening after a long hard day, or breaking up season, so tequila is my man for that night. Since I’m trying to get fit again, I’m more keen on low-carb cocktail and I have found this crazy baby …
This time of year, the temps are hot and so is summertime! A lot of people want to keep their ovens off after a long, hot summer. That’s why these no-bake watermelon cupcakes are perfect for all my friends and fellow home bakers who can’t wait to get back into the kitchen! They have everything …
