Rice with Chiles and Herbs Recipe

This is a very nice Rice with Chiles and Herbs dish with simple and fresh flavors. A nice side dish with bold Mexican food. This recipe, comments, and photo were … Continued

Creamy Spinach and Tortellini Recipe

This is a delicious Creamy Spinach and Tortellini Recipe that is sure to please your family.  It is also very easy-to-make. Here is something delicious for the pasta lovers.  Enjoy this … Continued

Smoked Gouda Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon

Smoked Gouda Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon Recipe

Smoked Gouda Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon Recipe takes the ordinary Mac and Cheese to a new level of sophisticated comfort food!  Nothing says comfort food quite like this homemade dish.  … Continued

Ice Cream Mud Pie – Chart House Mud Pie Recipe

Ice Cream Mud Pie dessert is one of the signature desserts at the Chart House restaurant in Portland, Oregon.  How about that mountain of ice cream topped with hot fudge … Continued

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