Roasted Fennel and Carrots with Pecorino
8 servings
Ingredients

4 fennel bulbs (about 3 1/2 pounds), cut vertically into 1/3 inch slices, plus 2 tsp. chopped fronds
2 large carrots, peeled, cut diagonally into 1/3 inch thick slices
2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
1/2 c. grated pecorino cheese
1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Lightly oi 13 x 9 x […]

Make this multicolored salad a day ahead and chill it overnight for best flavor.
8 servings
Ingredients

6 assorted bell peppers (red, orange, and yellow)
1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 c. drained capers
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. dried crushed red pepper

Directions

Char peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides
Transfer to large bowl, […]

8 servings
Ingredients

1/4 c. red wine vinegar
2 T. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. honey
1/2 c. olive oil
6 c. chicken broth
1 pound orzo (or riso)
2 c. red and yellow teardrop or grape tomatoes, halved
1 7-ounce package feta cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 c. chopped fresh basil
1 c. chopped green onions
1/2 c. pine nuts, toasted

Directions

Whisk […]

Roast Leg of Lamb with Salsa Verde
Have the butcher trim and butterfly the leg of lamb.
8 servings
Ingredients

1 c. extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 c. fresh lemon juice
1/2 c. chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/3 c. finely chopped green onions
1/4 c. chopped fresh mint
1/4 c. salted capers, soaked in cold water 30 minutes, or brined capers, drained, chopped
1 T. grated […]

Ingredients

2 10-ounce packages frozen raspberries in syrup, thawed
1 12-ounce can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
Fresh raspberries
Lemon slices
3 750-ml bottles chilled Prosecco

Directions

Puree raspberries in blender or processor until smooth
Strain into 2-cup pitcher, discarding seeds
Pour thawed lemonade concentrate into another 2-cup pitcher (Raspberry puree and lemonade concentrate can be prepared 1 day ahead.  Cover and refrigerate.)
Set out lemonade […]

Old Fashioned Pineapple Souffle
Ingredients

5 pieces of bread cubed with crust
1 (#2 size) can of crushed pineapple, drained
1 c. sugar, light
4 eggs
1/2c. butter, soft

Directions

Mix sugar, eggs, and butter. 
Add pineapple and bread. 
Place in a greased casserole pan. 
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.   

Great with ham!

Try this Great Way to Make Changing Purses Easy!

Do you like to change your pocketbook frequently?  If so, take a look at the Purseket.  It’s a cloth insert with several pockets to hold the items that you place inside your purse.  When you change your purse, you simply lift the cloth insert out of one purse and […]

U.S. Postage Stamps Personalized with Your Photo!
I recently came across a really fun idea - actual U.S. 39 cent postage stamps with the photo of YOUR choice on the stamps!  This is so cute!  Consider ordering stamps for:

Grandma and Grandpa - depicting darling grandchildren
Newlyweds -  use a great wedding photo for thank you notes
New Parents - […]

I’m always on the look out for new sources of beautiful, stylish and unique clothing.  This task is more difficult than it sounds.  Clothing retailers in the U.S. are so omni-present that when you purchase their clothing, you have to be prepared to see yourself coming and going! 
Two new sources of high quality clothing have […]

This is truly the easiest and most delicious two-ingredient dessert ever!
Ingredients:

One orange for each guest
1 - 2 jars of caramel sauce (depending on how many you are servings)

Directions:

Using a very sharp knife, cut off the top and bottom of each orange.  Cut off the skin and pith, then cut the oranges vertically into thin slices.  […]