Recipes

Roast Pork with Apples and Onions Recipe

Roast Pork with Apples and Onions Prep: 25 minutes Bake: 1 hour plus standing Serves: 8 Ingredients 1 boneless whole pork loin roast (2 lbs.) ¼ t. pepper ¼ t. salt 1 T. olive oil 3 large Golden Delicious apples, cut into wedges 2 large onions, cut into wedges 5 garlic cloves, peeled 1 T.... Read more »

Delicious Thanksgiving Day Recipes

My Thanksgiving Dinner Menu 2009 Turkey – of course: two large turkeys! And desserts were compliments of my family! Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Pecans Creamy Baked Fennel Creamed Spinach and Parsnips Green Bean Casserole Creamy Brussels Sprouts Caramelized Onions with Thyme Indiana Corn Casserole Cranberry Relish with Sliced Red Grapes Caramelized Onion and Corn Bread... Read more »

Cranberry Relish with Sliced Red Grapes

Cranberry Relish with Sliced Red Grapes Recipe Ingredients 2 (8-ounce) packages cranberries, fresh or frozen 1 orange, zest cut into strips, juiced 3/4 cup sugar 1 cinnamon stick 2 cups seedless Californian red grapes, split down the middle Preparation Put the cranberries, grapes, sugar, cinnamon, orange juice and zest into a saucepan over medium heat... Read more »

Food Trends for the New Decade

Food Trends for the New Decade! One of my favorite topics to read and write about is food! And keeping up with the latest food trends allows me to feel “hip” when ordering in restaurants and trying new recipes! The current trends in dining run the gamut from the familiar revisited to entirely new directions... Read more »

Easy Summer Entertaining

Tip of the Week: Easy Summer Entertaining! Earlier this summer, several neighbors and I hosted a going away party for dear friends who were moving from our small town in New Jersey to California. The guest list was long and we wanted to keep the menu simple, room temperature and easy to make ahead! I... Read more »

Host a Kebab Party

Host a Kebab Party – Easy Grilling Tips! Warm summer evenings are perfect for entertaining, and putting together a “do-it-yourself” kebab party is easy and fun! Here’s what you need to assemble: Main Selection Choose two or three quick cooking cuts such as beef or pork tenderloin, chicken breasts, salmon fillet or shrimp. Marinade as... Read more »

Classy Condiments to Enhance Your Next Cookout

Tip of the Week: Classy Condiments to Enhance Your Next Cookout! Hot dogs and hamburgers are pretty basic barbeque fare but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring as well! Here are some delicious condiments that will add a gourmet touch to your next cookout: For Burgers Chipotle Ketchup by Bobby Flay: this famous... Read more »

Marinated Asparagus Recipe – Easy and Delicious

Fabulous Marinated Asparagus Spears Ingredients 1 lb. thin asparagus spears 1 carrot, grated 1 red bell pepper, julienned Dressing Ingredients ¼ c. balsamic vinegar 1 T. cider vinegar ½ c. olive oil 1 t. dry mustard 1 t. salt ¼ t. black pepper 1 large clove of garlic, thinly sliced Directions Blend vinegars, oil, mustard... Read more »

Delicious Goat Cheese Sandwich Recipe

Goat Cheese Sandwich with Black Olive Vinaigrette Ingredients 8 oz. herbed Boursin cheese 1 long baguette 1 c. marinated artichoke hearts (not in water or frozen) 2 c. pre-rinsed mixed baby greens or mesclun 1/3 c. (or more) Black Olive Vinaigrette (recipe below) Instructions Slice baguette in half and lay it cut sides up. Spread... Read more »

Fourth of July Patriotic Party Panache!

Celebrate the Fourth of July with Patriotic Panache! The summer months offer us three great opportunities for patriotic inspired entertaining! And with a little bit of planning, you can easily host a star-studded party! A casual, outdoor gathering with a delicious grilled meal, along with lots of fun activities for the kids, can be the... Read more »