dinner

Summer Al Fresco Dinner

It's summertime which means it's my favorite season of the year! While some love cooler temps, I'd prefer to not…

3 years ago

Kentucky Derby Dinner

We had the pleasure of hosting family to celebrate a few birthdays recently: our son in law as well as…

3 years ago

Thai Basil Chicken with Mango Salsa

(Adapted from Half Baked Harvest) I adore Thai food - especially good peanut sauce! This recipe has it all in…

3 years ago

Tuscan Lasagna

THE best lasagna I have ever put in my mouth was in Tuscany. I was traveling there with my family,…

3 years ago

Moroccan Chicken with Olives, Raisins and Lemon

(Adapted from Closet Cooking) If you are interested in a meal that bursts with flavor, then this dish might be…

3 years ago

Spanish Bean Soup

(Adapted from The Columbia Restaurant) I grew up vacationing in Longboat Key with my family, and every summer we'd trek…

3 years ago

Pork Tacos with Cole Slaw & Guacamole

PULLED PORK TACOS with COLE SLAW AND GUACAMOLE PALOMAS (Adapted from Christan Willis) I first saw this recipe and wondered…

3 years ago

The BEST Guinness Irish Stew

We are fast approaching St. Patrick's Day, but even without that holiday, nothing beats a fabulous hearty beef stew when…

3 years ago

Sautéed shrimp with sun-dried tomatoes and kalamata olives

SAUTEED SHRIMP WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND KALAMATA OLIVES (Adapted from spicysouthernkitchen.com) I LOVE this recipe! It's a riff on the…

4 years ago

Grilled Chipotle Salmon with Pattypan Squash and Olive Bread

Another hot summer night where I live, and usually I'm not wanting anything too heavy for dinner during the summer…

4 years ago