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. FYI- Avocado Oil is very healthy and has a very high smoke point; which makes it very easy to fry with. The Balsamic Glaze […]
Skill Level: Moderate
Herbed Roast Turkey with Maple Glaze
Herbs under and over the skin of your turkey impart the most delicious flavor and amazing aroma. Add maple syrup to the turkey’s natural fat for basting puts it in a whole other category. The skin gets crisp and very brown from the caramelizing of the maple syrup. It is […]
Fish Tacos
Fish Tacos are a fun dinner whether you opt for a soft tortilla or a hard taco shell. I’ve served these for lunch and dinner. Adults and children alike enjoy scooping up the grilled fish, guacamole, cole slaw with lime juice and pico de gallo that make up these healthy […]
Sour Cherry Persian Rice
I love Sour Cherry Rice-maybe because my daughter loves cherries. I definitely did not create this recipe. I did do a good bit of recipe research and melded all the ideas that worked for me into one- and then added roasted onions because my grandson loves roasted onions. Most important […]
Strawberry Blueberry Tart
This Strawberry Blueberry Tart is a delicious and beautiful way to celebrate the summer. The contrasting textures and taste of cooked and raw blueberries combined with the sweetness of fresh, juicy strawberries is irresistible. Serve with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream if you’re having a dairy meal. Enjoy! […]
Roasted Cauliflower
A whole roasted cauliflower is a thing of beauty! Can anyone resist digging into that crisp outside and discovering the soft mellow flavors within? Don’t be surprised if you only get 2-3 intact slices from a large cauliflower. You can arrange the pieces that separate into a slice or serve […]
Rugelach
Warning- these rugelach are incredibly dairy and delicious. I make them with nuts and without nuts. Either way, your family and guests will clamor for more! This is not one of those 1-2-3 recipes; but the results are more than worth it! They can be frozen; but beware they can […]
Beef Tagine
The word tagine, itself, refers to a North African casserole dish recognized by its shallow circular base and conical top. It can be the color of brown earthenware or can be decorated with beautiful designs and colors. Typically, the stews cooked within are made with very little liquid. The ingredients, […]
Mini Pecan Tarts
These Mini Pecan Tarts are like Pecan Pie with a little less gooey filling! These tarts have lots of toasted pecan crunch with just enough delicious goo to hold them together. The phyllo shells look amazing and give a great crunch. I’ve made this in a rectangular tart shape and […]
Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
My daughter loves this Pumpkin Chiffon pie. I tried a baked Pumpkin Pie for Thanksgiving last year and she was truly disappointed. She lobbied for me to make the unbaked Chiffon Pie this year and won. The pie is best when made with fresh puréed pumpkin. While delicious in a […]