Decorated Sugar Cookies
This post comes with a disclaimer, I am a chef and not a pastry chef. Yes there is a difference. The art of baking and decorating sugar cookies is very time consuming and takes a lot of patience…. Read More
Instant Pot Bella Bolognese
Who does not love a good bolognese in the winter time? Its so great to use with your favorite pasta dish, when making a lasagna and even as an appetizer warmed in a skillet with burrata in the… Read More
Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie
This recipe was designed for my mother. We were zoom cooking for Mothers Day, and we were using Instant Pots. Her special request was comfort food, specifically a chicken pot pie. I thought she was crazy, but it… Read More
Savory Cheesecake Appetizer
If you have not made my savory cheesecake yet, you need to! This one is made in the instant pot and you cannot get much easier then that. I used to make this at my restaurant and it… Read More
Holiday BLT Crostini
Sometimes its all about presentation.. I love these swing top mason jars for a variety of food product. Have your guests make their own crostini. Here I have cut cherub tomatoes, basil, minced garlic, salt, pepper & EVOO… Read More
Shrimp & Avocado Bruschetta
Holy yumm, take your bruschetta up a notch with this one. I always like toasted ciabatta, this one is topped with an herbed mascarpone, grilled shrimp (or if its cold outside like today in Colorado) or you may… Read More
White Chocolate Strawberries
If these strawberries do not scream holidays and bubbles I don’t know what does! They are perfect to serve with a champagne toast to start your party. But they are divine for Sunday Brunch. BASIL SUGAR 1 cup… Read More
Holiday Shrimp Cocktail
Those of you who know me, know that once I traveled in Vietnam I absolutely fell in love with the country, the people and the food. This shrimp cocktail has some great flavors and is a beautiful holiday… Read More
Holiday Panna Cotta
Want a holiday dessert that makes you look like a rock star? Here you go a Vanilla Mascarpone Panna Cotta. Serving it in a small martini glass makes for a beautiful presentation. The pomegranate sauce and fresh mint… Read More
Holiday Appetizer Board
How easy and beautiful is this holiday board? You probably see a theme going on. I put burrata on everything. But when your great great ancestor of a granddaddy is from Andria in Puglia. Yes Andria and Puglia… Read More