Need a vastly interested pizza? Here’s how. Purchase a package of Naan bread, a large eggplant, a jar of spaghetti sauce, goat cheese, an onion and a green pepper. I like to sauté the julienned onion and green pepper first … Continue reading →

Making the most of a pot roast (or left over pot roast) is easy when you want to stretch a dish. It may be that everyone is hungry including the children’s friends who need a meal. Here’s the trick to … Continue reading →

Go for the goal with an ice cream party! Even better – make it a fund raiser for your favorite school project. Gather some favorite flavor recipes. Print the recipes on half sheets of paper and sell the recipes for … Continue reading →

Summertime beckons a Grille Party!  The secret to good BBQ ribs is to follow through on a 4-step process. 1) Whether beef or pork, the protein needs to be marinated overnight. Make a rub of molasses, red pepper, paprika, kosher … Continue reading →

Think like a kid again with some whimsical fun. Serve some upside down ice cream cones and odd cuts for bread, miss-matched with miss-matched cold cuts. Nothing is better than homemade lemonade, too. This is my mother’s, mother’s recipe: 2 … Continue reading →

Summer salads don’t have to be comprised of mostly lettuce. With just two ingredients, you can make a stellar appetizer, salad or dessert substitute. With a mandolin slicer, slice a pear, per person, length wise. Lightly coat the pear slices … Continue reading →

The temperature is rising and the only way to cool down is with cool beverages and chilled food.  Crisp salads are great; however, there is a way to improve a boring salad with amazing, chilled, hardboiled eggs. Egg salad is … Continue reading →

During the summer, we want fast but delicious meals. Classic marinara sauce with pasta fits the fast request; but, did you know that it can be flavored to taste wonderful? In a pot, cook your favorite pasta and set it … Continue reading →

America’s east coast is the keeper of America’s beginning history. Along with the patriotic sights to see and interesting museums, the east coast is the keeper of traditional recipes that represent our heritage. Seafood Chowder is one of those specialties. … Continue reading →

Summer treasure scavenger hunts are delightful. These themes do well for museum parties, with air conditioning and a contained space range. In one of my previous blogs, I recommended a progressive dinner scavenger hunt with the last location “hiding” a … Continue reading →

Fruit drinks are so perfect during the summer. Michael is a gifted mixologist and I love his fruit drinks. Try a toast to the summer and Father’s Day with these chill-down: Michael’s Apricot Fusion 2 oz. vodka 1 oz. apricot … Continue reading →

Simplify, Simplify, Simplify. Bring the seaside home with a tasty Alaskan King Crab. Simply boil the frozen crab legs and claws until thoroughly heated. Serve with a simple lemon butter sauce and a baked potato on the side. It’s hands-on … Continue reading →

It’s Picnic Season!  Start with a simple plastic tarp, to cover any dampness in the ground.  Cover the tarp with an amazing quilt or favorite blanket and the magic happens!  Your picnic space becomes a joyful respite illuminating joyful togetherness.  … Continue reading →

Minimize your multi-tasking with a fast dessert that is both an artist palette and delicious!  Over your favorite coconut cake (can be frozen for racing speed), drizzle homemade strawberry sauce made from thinly sliced strawberries tossed with Chambord liqueur.  Then, … Continue reading →

Good friends don’t need a grand-stand meal. I love to serve appetizer platters in the casual sitting area. Pop some Champagne and let the fun begin. For a great appetizer platter create a tray of blues – the finest blue … Continue reading →