Panna Cotta

Panna Cotta Recipe

Panna Cotta literally translates as “cooked cream” in Italian.   It is an Italian dessert of sweetened cream thickened with gelatin and molded. It is the perfect dessert, whether you are throwing … Continued

Spanish Shrimp Paella

Spanish Shrimp Paella Recipe

A good bottle of wine, salad, and bread are all you need to make a terrific dinner with this wonderful Spanish Shrimp Paella Recipe.   You will need a somewhat … Continued

Paella Valenciana

Spanish Mixed Paella Valenciana Recipe

Paella is built up from four basic elements: seafood and meat, sofrito, rice, and broth.  The proteins can by any combination of shellfish, meats, and sausage.  I used a chicken … Continued

Zucchini Frittata with Herbs and Goat Cheese Recipe

  Zucchini Frittata with Herbs and Goat Cheese is a very colorful and tasty frittata.  Any leftovers keep well and can be gently reheated and served the next day. This … Continued

Zucchini, Eggplant, and Green Beans with Tomatoes Recipe

  What a delightful and healthy Zucchini, Eggplant, and Green Beans with Tomatoes dish this is, with a bit of Turkish flair, very colorful, and a good way to use … Continued

Grilled Lamb Chops with Gorgonzola Butter Recipe

I have had made this wonderful Grilled Lamb Chops with Gorgonzola Butter Recipe for years.  I believe it came from Bon Appetit Magazine.  Absolutely the best lamb chops. Learn How … Continued

Refried Beans and Eggs on Tortilla

Refried Beans and Eggs on Tortilla Recipe

  This filling and flavorful Refried Beans and Eggs on Tortillas breakfast will keep you going all day.  It is one of my favorite breakfasts to make on a lazy … Continued

Red Quinoa Salad with Lime Chipotle Vinaigrette Recipe

  Inca Red Quinoa has a very impressive red and burgundy coloring.  It is unique appearance and texture, plus its marvelous flavor, makes a very healthy and beautiful Red Quinoa … Continued

Prosciutto De Parma Quesadillas Recipe

Prosciutto de Parma Quesadillas make a great lunch or dinner entree – plus these could be served as an appetizer.  A quesadilla is a tortilla, usually a corn tortilla but … Continued

cheese quesadillas

Cheese Quesadillas Recipe

Cheese Quesadillas are corn tortillas filled with cheese (thus the name “quesa” dilla).  Fill them with pumpkin or squash flowers, or a protein for a delicious variation.  Children also love quesadillas … Continued

Steel Cut Oats with Caramelized Sugar

Steel Cut Oats with Caramelized Sugar Recipe

  Steel Cut Oats with Caramelized Sugar is a fast and simple way to have healthy steel-cut oats cooking and ready for you when you want it.  If you don’t want … Continued

Spicy Chile Pepper Sauce

Spicy Chile Pepper Sauce Recipe

  Spicy Chile Pepper Sauce Recipe is a bold and spicy chile pepper sauce.  Not only is the color beautiful, but it has big flavors that will knock your socks off! … Continued

Spicy Chili with Peppers Recipe

  Karen serves this delicious Spicy Chili with Pepper with her Quesadillas with Cheese.  The combination of ground beef and ground bison make for an interesting and delicious spicy chile … Continued

Spicy Bread Salad with Cashews Recipe

  Spicy Bread Salad with Cashews Recipe or Panzanella Salad, is great served with Portuguese Braised Beef Shanks. What is a Panzanella Salad – It is a Tuscan Bread Salad … Continued

Champagne Mayonnaise Recipe

Champagne Mayonnaise Recipe

Champagne Mayonnaise Recipe Mayo, Schmayo . . . How Different Can It Be?   The first thing to know is that a good mayonnaise recipe has vinegar in it.  You … Continued