Month: January 2020

RUM RUNNER COCKTAIL

RUM RUNNER COCKTAIL

This tropical cocktail will make you think of warm breezes on a gorgeous beach, with your toes buried in the sand. This drink is a sweet concoction full of fruit juices and rum.  It goes down smooth and packs a punch, so be careful. There Read More..

CRISPY OVEN BAKED POTATO WEDGES

CRISPY OVEN BAKED POTATO WEDGES

When you are craving french fries, these crispy oven-baked potato wedges make an easy and healthy side dish.  Your family will never guess that these ‘fries’ are actually good for them. There’s nothing like a crisp, salty, greasy french fry to satisfy a craving for Read More..

STIR FRY NOODLES AND SCALLOPS

STIR FRY NOODLES AND SCALLOPS

This Chinese New Year recipe is a delicious way to celebrate.  Incorporating many Asian flavors, this stir-fried noodle dish is something to look forward to.  The Chinese New Year begins this Saturday.  2020 is officially the year of the metal rat and is said to Read More..

For Your Own Hap-pea-ness: Recipes to Try When You’re Eating on Your Own

For Your Own Hap-pea-ness: Recipes to Try When You’re Eating on Your Own

Sure, eating out with friends or going on a date with your sweetheart makes you happy. But there are times when you just want to sit back and relax, and be by yourself. In moments like these, nothing beats sitting in front of your laptop, Read More..

ZUCCHINI AND RED PEPPER FRITTATA

ZUCCHINI AND RED PEPPER FRITTATA

This healthy vegetable frittata recipe makes the perfect brunch entree.  It is savory, filling, and yet healthy and delicious. You can also wrap up the leftovers to toss in your briefcase for a light lunch. Brunch on Sundays is one of my favorite things – Read More..

PASTA CARBONARA

PASTA CARBONARA

This easy pasta recipe tastes surprisingly rich and decadent.  Tender linguine and salty pancetta tossed in a creamy, egg and parmesan cheese sauce – all using ingredients you probably already have on hand.  Its a wonderful and comforting dish that’s ready in less than 30 Read More..

CLASSIC TIRAMISU

CLASSIC TIRAMISU

Tiramisu is a rich and delicious classic Italian dessert.  Creamy and boozy with a bit of chocolate flavor, this no-bake dessert is the perfect end to your dinner. If I’m at a restaurant that serves tiramisu, no matter how full I am, there WILL be Read More..

FENNEL AND ORANGE SALAD WITH CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE

FENNEL AND ORANGE SALAD WITH CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE

This is one of the best salad recipes.  It is crisp, crunchy, fruity and elegant with the champagne vinegar dressing.   After the holidays and the overindulging, my body craves something clean, crunchy, and healthy.  But I get tired of eating leafy, green salads every day. Read More..

SAVORY ROASTED GARLIC AND PARMESAN PALMIERS

SAVORY ROASTED GARLIC AND PARMESAN PALMIERS

This savory appetizer recipe explodes with a cheesy, garlicky flavor.  They make a delicious appetizer, but work well accompanying a cup of tomato soup or a caesar salad.  Is it bad that I can make a meal out of appetizers?  I do, quite often, especially Read More..

BROCCOLI AND CHEESE EGG MUFFINS

BROCCOLI AND CHEESE EGG MUFFINS

This is a quick and easy breakfast recipe that is a healthy grab-and-go weekday breakfast or even a light lunch.   It was always difficult to grab a healthy breakfast at home before leaving for the day.  I hated feeding my family cold cereal, instant oatmeal, Read More..

Fun Facts About Food From Italy

Fun Facts About Food From Italy

Caesar Salad was invented in the 19205 by Caesar Cardini, an Italian restaurateur living in Tijuana, Mexico.You may find other fun facts about food from Italy below:

BLOOD ORANGE MOJITO

BLOOD ORANGE MOJITO

This is an easy craft cocktail that is perfect for ladies’ night, date night or any old night.  It is fruity, minty, and so refreshing. Can’t find blood oranges? No worries. Cara Cara oranges will work just fine. WHAT IS A BLOOD ORANGE? From the Read More..

Lettuce Celebrate with Veggie Side Dishes That Taste As Good As the Mains

Lettuce Celebrate with Veggie Side Dishes That Taste As Good As the Mains

This year, let’s make roasted chicken our side chick, and add something new to the dinner menu! Yes, we’re talking about ditching meat and going vegetarian. Even if you don’t carrot all for veggies, these scrumptious side dishes are going to change your mind completely! Here’s Read More..

EASY SAUTEED GARLIC BROCCOLINI

EASY SAUTEED GARLIC BROCCOLINI

This healthy side dish is an easy and delicious way to eat your veggies and its ready in 15 minutes. Broccolini is one of those designer vegetables.  Kinda like the designer breed dogs, like all those “oodles” you see everywhere these days. Developed in the Read More..

THE BEST CHEESE SOUP (adapted from the 1886 Cafe, Austin, TX)

THE BEST CHEESE SOUP (adapted from the 1886 Cafe, Austin, TX)

Warm, creamy and satisfying, this delicious, cheesy soup recipe is sure to become a family favorite.  It’s perfect to sip on a chilly evening. Garnish the soup with croutons, sliced scallions, or chopped ham or bacon.  It really deserves the title of the best cheese Read More..