Simplify, Simplify, Simplify…It’s Summer Yellow Squash easy. Simply WASH the yellow squash, SLICE, RINSE it to keep it moist, DIP it into flour mixed with salt and pepper, and lightly FRY and flip the medallions in olive oil. Enjoy this … Continue reading →

Everyone craves a good meal and when the appearance is stepped-up, the accolades abound. Try my stuffed tomatoes, but to acquire that appetizing appearance, select tomatoes that are large enough for stuffing and still have the sepals (the green pointed … Continue reading →

It’s Raspberry Chicken as a rescue from mundane 4th of July meals. First, create a “rub” of paprika, a dash of Cayenne pepper, and a dash of salt. Mix these dry ingredients with olive oil and coat bone-in chicken breasts. … Continue reading →

Summer hams can go a long way for providing meals now that the children are on a school break and the flavor is all in the marinate. My personal favorite marinate is: 4 small cans of pineapple juice, 1 large … Continue reading →

Brighten up your evening meal with a delicious Rainbow Trout Fillet on a bed of Rainbow Swiss Chard! First, marinate the trout fillet(s) in sherry for at least 1 hour. Pat dry and sear the fillet(s) (skin side facing up) … Continue reading →

Put a wrap on it… It’s your kitchen repertoire turned up to the height of the temp outside. The summer sear sizzle on the grill thrills those gathered and nothing fires up the cheers than “Devils on Horseback.” It is … Continue reading →

Paint your Memorial Day Celebration table palette with colorful and imaginative salads! Try a tossed salad of fig halves, walnuts, Radicchio, and goat cheese with raspberry vinaigrette. Belgium endive leaves can be filled with savory cheese blends and topped with … Continue reading →

Chilled puddings are also known as moulded bavarois, chilled mousses, chilled souffles, aspics, and frozen fruit mixtures. All are a stunning way to enhance a salad or create an unforgettable dessert. Gelatin is needed to keep the shape of the … Continue reading →

Graduations abound and this year, the graduation parties should be more celebratory than in other years because our students overcame the barriers of a pandemic, too. Let’s celebrate with a banana split bar! No canned whipping cream is allowed – … Continue reading →

Shrimp Medallions are the quintessential treat because the taste is great and you can claim it as authentically homemade. First, boil 1 lb. of peeled shrimp. Then, cut the shrimp into pieces, toss it with fresh lemon juice and chill. … Continue reading →

We can never thank our mothers enough…and what mom doesn’t like a beautiful sweet treat… For Mother’s Day, create a delicious Strawberry Charlotte. First, make the base crust by mixing 1 cup of minced pecans, 1 cup of flour, and … Continue reading →

Creating spiral shapes with food is delightful and fun. Spirals are also impacting for plating design. So, if your children are challenged with vegetable enjoyment, maybe the presentation needs to enhanced. My suggestion is to use a cooking utensil called … Continue reading →

We should offer dessert options to our family and cheese is meant for sharing … and pairing. Wine comes to mind, first (if all are of age); however, surprise your family with some delightful fruit compotes and fruit breads when … Continue reading →

Mini muffins are so versatile! These can be made with your favorite recipes of banana bread, bran, blueberry, etc. All of these delightful bite-size wonders can also be frozen for later usage with drop in guests, breakfast, brunch, picnics, after-school … Continue reading →

Lobster is expensive; however, there is a way to showcase and exalt these crustaceans without breaking the bank. Try my Lobster Vol-au-Vent, which are lobster medallions in a Bechamel dill sauce, set into lovely puff pastry cups. First, boil the … Continue reading →