We crave our favorites; however, we need the new cuisine concepts to keep our ideas fresh. Try Kelly’s Artisan Salmon and dish up some creativity. For about 30 minutes marinate evenly cut salmon in sherry and a dash of orange … Continue reading →

Springtime energy bursts forward and then springtime entertaining also becomes a focus. Consider preparing a sharing portion of mussels. This hands-on dish is a pleaser…. and garlic bread is the recommended pairing. Try Kelly’s Mussels for an delicious dish. Begin … Continue reading →

Oh, think of more exciting greens than salads or pistachios. Green is part of the Irish tradition and the wonderful world of culinary delights are filled with vert, verde – green! Step away from the predictable and try a dish … Continue reading →

Any seafood lover loves scallops. They are fast to prepare; so fast that you don’t want to overcook them. First, if frozen, thaw the large diver scallops in a shallow dish of water, just covering the tops of the scallops. … Continue reading →

We’re always seeking fast food that is tasty for the March game days. Try my Chili Corn Chip Mini Cups. With a cookie cutter, cut corn tortillas into smaller rounds of 6 inches. Lightly coat the tortillas circles with corn … Continue reading →

February lends itself to an image of glamour with the numerous movie award ceremonies. It is so much fun to host an award watch dinner party; however, this can be challenging for the host or hostess to create an entrée … Continue reading →

We are still waiting for spring and it seems that February needs its last grand stand. Let’s make the best of it with a bowl of bone warming lentils or beans. Yes, the crockpot is one method; however, I can … Continue reading →

Whether you call it Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day, life is sweeter when you celebrate – and celebrate with sweetness. Begin with large size brandy glasses, one per person. Fill the brandy glasses, half-full, with your choice of parfait or … Continue reading →

Cold weather makes us yearn for a hot and filling meal. Our family enjoys Scalloped Potatoes. Begin with peeled new potatoes. Boil the potatoes whole. When just tender – not overly tender – remove the potatoes and let the potatoes … Continue reading →

The Chinese New Year is always fun to celebrate and this New Year begins the year of the pig. I like to incorporate the New Year animal symbol into a celebratory table design and also into the menu. So, try … Continue reading →

It’s cold outside; so, it is time to fry some vegetable fritters. In a food processor, shred 1/2 part fresh zucchini, 1/4 part potatoes, 1/8 part onion and 1/8 part peeled carrots. Place the shredded vegetables into a large bowl. … Continue reading →

Pop a popular anti-pasta favorite onto your salad for peppy starter. The Italians are masters of many things including the preparation of Bruschetta. Basically, this consists of marinated baby tomatoes stacked onto crostini bread. It is delightfully flavorful. My suggestion … Continue reading →

The New Year has long been associated with eggs, as new beginnings. If you have never tried a British-style boiled egg, this is the perfect time to start a New Year tradition. Egg holders can be plain ceramic pedestals or … Continue reading →

A great way to start the New Year is with a Midnight Breakfast or an After-Party Breakfast. Homemade pancakes are easy. A lovely blueberry topping can be made in advance with 1 cup of blueberries, 1 cup of water, a … Continue reading →

Christmastime is special and so are your family members and friends. It is worth the energy and extra thought needed to make the dining experience extra special, too. A traditional Christmas dinner menu can be a London Grille trio featuring … Continue reading →