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Orange Olive Oil Cake is one of my favorite desserts. You might think that olive oil makes the cake dense, heavy, and unpleasing to the palate. Surprisingly, the cake is super moist with a delicate, soft, pudding-like crumb. Orange juice and zest give the cake …
Tex-Mex Turkey Mole Pie is a fast and easy casserole recipe. It’s my take on Shepherd’s Pie and Cottage Pie. I use ground turkey and add mole to make a gravy. The mole gives the meat a bit of chili heat and chocolate sweetness …
Fried Chèvre with Onion Confit is an elegant addition to a party. It can be served as part of a multi-course tapas menu or offered as an item on a buffet.
Orange Olive Oil Cake is one of my favorite desserts. You might think that olive oil makes the cake dense, heavy, and unpleasing to the palate. Surprisingly, the cake is super moist with a delicate, soft, pudding-like crumb. Orange juice and zest give the cake …
Every chef creating a recipe in a blue crab region will swear by his or her recipe. Molly’s Medal Winning Maryland Crab Cakes is a recipe I developed as a result of a recipe competition between my brother and me for the best crab cake. I won!
Cherry Cheesecake Petite Treats are fun to eat! These tiny bites of baked custard with a cookie crust liven up any party!
Pecan Pie Mini Muffin Bites Of Delight are tiny toffee praline treats that are so easy to make! They are ready to serve in less than an hour and are an alternative to the calorie laden classic Pecan Pie.
Mess free antipasti possibility with the Scoop&Pick™ 2-Piece Antipasti Set. Easy entertaining is the goal of every chef, home cook, host and hostess. Each has favorite things that he or she uses in the kitchen to create care free meals. I love this gadget by …
Vichyssoise, pronounced VISH-ees-WAHZ, is served as a cold soup. However, it can also be enjoyed warm or hot. This easy recipe can be mastered by any home cook, beginner or advanced. In less than an hour, dinner or lunch is served.
Golden Bouillon Basmati is a delicious addition to any meal. A touch of turmeric for color and powdered chicken bouillon for flavor join together to create a beautiful golden and tasty rice dish.
Ginger Orange Glazed Carrot Coins are a colorful side dish or vegetarian main course. At touch of honey and orange juice enhances the carrot’s natural sweetness. Melted butter creates a velvety smooth glaze. Ginger and shallots add aromatic enhancement.
Chinese Chicken Soup with shaoxing and shiitake is delicious paired with any type of noodle – Chinese, Japanese, Italian – dried or fresh. Vegetables such as bok choy or Napa cabbage add flavor and texture. Tofu or a fried egg adds complementary protein. It’s no wonder why chicken soup of any kind is nutritious and good for the soul!
Tex-Mex Turkey Mole Chili is a unique twist on a classic American dish. Ready to Serve Mole is the perfect gravy for ground turkey spiced with chili powder. Prunes add sweetness and texture. In less than 30 minutes, this fast and easy recipe can be on the table for lunch or dinner.
Chili Cheddar-Jack Cornbread is a savory quick bread that is moist and packed full of spicy cheesy flavor. Green chili peppers add mild heat. It’s delicious served with any type of savory dish and is especially good with soup or chili stew. Tired of boring …
Tex-Mex Turkey Mole Pie is a fast and easy casserole recipe. It’s my take on Shepherd’s Pie and Cottage Pie. I use ground turkey and add mole to make a gravy. The mole gives the meat a bit of chili heat and chocolate sweetness …
Blueberry Streusel Swirl Coffee Cake perks up a cup of Joe. Coffee and cake are the perfect composition for a relaxing moment of pleasure in any day.
Creamy Cremini Coconut Chicken is an American dinner classic with an Asian twist. Crisp golden brown sautéed chicken rests in a velvety rich sauce of spicy coconut cream and earthy mushrooms.
Spinach Ricotta Pei is a savory superfood cheesecake. It’s packed with fiber, nutrients and protein.
Chop2Pot folding cutting board with “living-hinge” technology makes quick transfer of food so easy. Food is neatly guided down the board to the pot.
Fried Chèvre with Onion Confit is an elegant addition to a party. It can be served as part of a multi-course tapas menu or offered as an item on a buffet.
FRIED SMASHED RED POTATOES is a new twist on an old mash-up. This crispy side dish is a quick stovetop version of roasted potatoes.
Brussels Sprout Apple Slaw is a dynamic duo of sulfurous and sweet crunch that will entice anyone who is skeptical of the little cabbage-like buds.
Brined boneless pork loin chops are succulent and easy to make. The chops marinate for only 30 minutes. A quick pan sear browns the meat and a hot oven finishes the cooking. Paired with Smashed Potatoes and a raw Brussel Sprout and Apple Salad, in less than an hour, you can enjoy a delicious meal.
There are many options to choose from to frost, ice, glaze or fill a cake or other baked goods. To keep it simple, these 6 Easy Cake Icing Recipes require no fuss, no cooking, and minimal ingredients to create the perfect finish to your cakes, cookies and pastries. Nothing tastes as good as homemade, and when it comes to topping your baked goods, the simpler the better.
Devil’s Food Chocolate Chip Pudding Cupcakes are sinfully delicious! This easy recipe is perfect for the beginning baker.
Banana Berry Cereal Muffins made with Pillsbury banana flavored quick bread mix combined with Cap’n Crunch’s “Oops! All Berries” cereal make a colorful and delicious treat for kids of all ages. They are easy to make and all your friends and family will love them!
Catcher™ by Joseph Joseph is a citrus reamer with pip catcher that delivers just the juice to your favorite mixed drink or recipe. It is food safe and BPA free.
Chicken Biscuit Stew is a one pot meal that will feed up to twelve people. It is simple to prepare and dinner is ready in less than an hour.
The new standard in stock for cooking is bone broth. Chicken stock is a basic ingredient in multitudes of recipes. Chicken bone broth stock made in a home kitchen will have more nutrients than any commercial product. Don’t settle for a watery stock. A bone broth is high in vitamins, minerals and protein.
Valentine’s Day is everyday! Love and appreciation can be demonstrated 365 days of the year. This easy to prepare Italian themed menu is the perfect way to express your love for that special person(s) in your life!
Chilled Summer Avocado Pea Soup is a beautiful gourmet meal that can be made ahead of time. The recipe is easy for home cooks of any age to whip up and wow family and guests.
Mediterranean Chickpea Pasta Salad is a gluten free dish with high nutritional value. A serving of chickpea pasta versus wheat pasta provides 2X the protein, 3X the fiber and 30% fewer carbs.
Pea Pesto Chickpea Pasta is a gluten free nutritional dish with more protein and fiber than wheat pasta with 30% less net carbs.
