Bring out the bowls to bring some sizzle and bells back to your family table. So easy and so wow – Begin by purchasing an artichoke per person. Trim off the thorns, trim off the stems and hull out all … Continue reading →

Yes, there are times when we wish to labor a little less. Such an opportunity can be done by turning an average boring delivery pizza into an exciting gourmet pizza. Once your pizza arrives, top it with fresh goat cheese … Continue reading →

School has begun and many special occasions occur during the school year. Many birthdays happen while school is session, in addition to multiple impacting days of important testing, performance days, sports day, and days when a boost is needed for … Continue reading →

School is calling and grilling in the backyard helps us to reminisce about the fun-filled summer of 2018. Our backyard grill’s primal call bonds those gathered for tasty treats. Stoke up the fire; but, don’t forget the marinade. Seared protein … Continue reading →

Need some inspiration? Have a creative design/paint session pot luck dinner party to design holiday greeting cards, thank you cards or get-well cards to the nearest and dearest friends. It is the fastest way to snap your crowd into realizing … Continue reading →

Nostalgic treats make an attitude difference during the mid-summer sizzle. Summer nay-sayers called it the “Dog Days of Summer.” It is not just the heat; it the phycological impact of knowing that school starts soon and already half of the … Continue reading →

Civilization in the Mediterranean region has existed for thousands of years, which is jump start for basic cuisine innovation. There is an old saying that when Americans dig deep they find oil or gas and when Italians dig deep they … Continue reading →

‘Tis the season of seeking the sea to cool our senses. It is fun to combine food designs with seasonal inspiration. Fascinate your family and friends with seaside plating concepts. Simply wash a whole cucumber. Then, create a cucumber canoe … Continue reading →

Summertime inspires seafood cuisine concepts. Whether you are at the beach or at home under the A/C, crabmeat is available. For a stunning design and seasonal taste, try my deviled crab. First, it is not necessary to stuff deviled crab … Continue reading →

So, you seek an entertaining, fun and celebratory 4th of July party. Think Hawaiian! Hawaii is our 50th state and what a perfect time to host a Hawaiian luau. Tiki lights, Hawaii shirts, Mai Tai coctails and Pina Colada slushes … Continue reading →

The heat’s on and it’s time for some exceptional cool-down pairings. Try fresh iced mint tea (garnished with a fresh mint sprig) with peeled grapes on shredded crisp lettuce. Then, add the binding grand ingredient – fresh mint vinaigrette. This … Continue reading →

It’s all in how you plate-up that gives the biggest smiles. For a delicious fresh one-dish chilled meal use a decorative pie dish for each person. This allows you to fill the “plate” with items that won’t ooze off the … Continue reading →

When school is out, there is more time to introduce baking concepts and what better way to start the day than with homemade Kolaches. The dough is easy: combine 1 stick of butter, 8oz. of cream cheese & 2 eggs. … Continue reading →

Make your dining table a fun place to learn during the summer. Just before dinner begins, print out some interesting mathematicians’ and scientists’ names to place the names around the table. Try Fibonacci (mathematician) or Marconi (inventor) and what each … Continue reading →

For some reason people expect hot scallops. When the temperature outside heats up, I like to create cold, colorful dishes that are appetizing and appealing. Simply by creating a stunning salad and topping the salad greens with pan seared scallops, … Continue reading →