I love Chestnut Soup with Beer. I admit that I’ve always loved chestnuts. I remember when I was a child, we used to buy paper bags full of roasted chestnuts from vendors on the street. Holding the bag warmed your hands in Winter; and eating them warmed your tummy. This […]
This Roasted Vegetable Salad is an accidental and fortuitous creation. I had leftover roasted beets and butternut squash and didn’t want to serve them the same way the next day. I had roasted the squash with just a little salt, pepper and olive oil; and the beets in their skins. […]
I was born on Thanksgiving Day. Perhaps, that’s why it is my favorite holiday. From our first one bedroom apartment to the larger family apartment we live in now, Thanksgiving Dinner has always been in our house. Every year, my husband makes his famous cornucopia as a centerpiece and sets […]
Roasting a Pumpkin is easy and much more flavorful than steaming it. The aroma alone as the pumpkin caramelizes, is enough reason to roast it. The side of the pumpkin that is face down on the parchment darkens as the heat caramelizes the natural sugar. Click on the links to […]
I developed Veal Chops with Cherry Tomatoes and Balsamic Glaze when De La Rosa 613 sent me a gift of their Avocado Oil and Balsamic Glaze. My mission was to come up with a recipe using them. Avocado Oil is very healthy and has a very high smoke point; which […]
For years, I’ve heard people talk about eating a Green Bean Casserole on Thanksgiving. I have to admit that before I made one, I had never eaten one. I had read about it being a staple on Thanksgiving menus; but it was never on my family’s table when I was […]
I make Herbed Roast Turkey with Maple Glaze with herbs under and over the turkey skin. They impart the most delicious flavor and amazing aroma. Add maple syrup to the turkey’s natural fat for basting for a whole other layer of sweet deliciousness. The skin on Herbed Roast Turkey with […]
Did you know that frozen cranberries make delicious Classic Cranberry Sauce; and you can make it all year round. You don’t even have to defrost the berries! I admit I grew up eating canned jellied cranberry sauce. That being said, homemade cranberry sauce is so much better. I love to […]
Heirloom Tomatoes and Bleu Cheese are a magical combination. I wait all year for those indescribably delicious heirloom tomatoes. Yes, in this era of perpetual availability of all fruits and vegetables, there still is a special unique flavor to produce in its natural season. Tomatoes fall into this category. To […]
Fish Tacos are a fun dinner whether you opt for a soft tortilla or a hard taco shell. I’ve served these Fish Tacos for lunch and dinner. Adults and children alike enjoy scooping up the grilled fish and choosing their favorite add ons of guacamole, cole slaw with lime juice […]