Halloween is a fun time to plan a dinner party! The ambiance, the chill in the air, a crackling fire, and the food make for a very “grown-up” evening. Squid ink pasta is a delicious first course. Throw in a …
Month: October 2016

TARTS IN MASON JAR LIDS
It doesn’t have to be the holidays to love pies. You don’t have to be waist conscience or healthy conscience to appreciate the size of these lovely little tarts and pies. Using a Mason Jar Lid in place of making …

CLASH OF THE GRANDMAS – FOOD NETWORK
Clash of the Grandmas “Home Sweet Grandma” – Sunday, November 20th 2015 at 10pm ET/PT Airs every year between Thanksgiving and Christmas First, the four grannies create handheld versions of mac and cheese to hold the family over until dinner. …

PUMPKIN CHICKEN WITH POMEGRANATE & WALNUTS
Pomegranate Molasses has a special way of creating a sweet and sour taste to food. I particularly enjoy the integration of flavors from a well-known Persian dish (Fesenjan), that I have tweaked to satisfy my own taste desires: Chicken with …

SALT CARAMEL APPLE CAKES
Apple pies are a fabulous way to indulge in the autumn season, but apple cakes… especially when they taste like caramel apples covered in nuts and salt? Well THAT is a delight reserved only for autumn! These little cakes …

BABA GHANOUSH
The world, it seems, knows all about Hummus. In fact, the original recipe has been changed so much that I barely recognize it. But Baba Ghanoush? Well, that is a different story! Hummus has always been a simple mix of …