Italian Fried Chicken Pasta Salad

I created this recipe several years ago as a simple-to-prepare Italian-style main dish or side salad. The colors make it very appealing, and the flavors are an excellent combination. 1 pound tri-colored rotini pasta, cooked according to package directions, drained, Read More …

Palladio Restaurant Muffuletta Spread

This combination of black and green olives, onion and garlic is a rendition of the relish served on the classic New Orleans sandwich called muffuletta from the Palladio restaurant in the Hyatt Regency in Rochester, New York. 1 cup pitted Read More …

The French Laundry Shortbread

This Scottish favorite has a wonderful buttery taste and firm but light crumb – an irresistible combination. If you happen to be in Yountville, California, at approximately 2pm you will see members of my pastry team from the French Laundry Read More …

Roasted Portobellos and goat cheese

This is a delicious recipe for mushrooms. A combination of pasta sauce, cheese, onions, and more, make this a wonderful addition to your meal. 1 cup pasta sauce 4 large portobello mushrooms (4-inch diameter) 1/3 cup cream cheese spread 1 Read More …

Garlic Ice Cream

This recipe, from The Stinking Rose Cookbook by The Stinking Rose restaurant in San Francisco, is a deliciously unusual combination, which will certainly make your dinner guests take notice. Make sure they understand the garlic flavor is intentional. Otherwise, they’ll Read More …

Beef Tenderloin with Walnut Horseradish Crumbs

To make this finest cut of beef even more delicious, coat the filet with a zesty combination of garlic bread crumbs, walnuts, horseradish and creme fraiche. 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 shallots, sliced thin 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon Read More …

Black and Orange Halloween Pasta

Cooking by color might not be the surest way to devise holiday-appropriate recipes, but who can resist the lure of black linguine on Halloween? Tossing it with pumpkin-hued vegetables lusty with garlic and hot pepper might seem like hobgoblin overkill, Read More …

3 Tier Strawberries and Cream Pavlova

This desert can be made with any number of levels and toppings, my favorite look and taste is that from the combination of strawberries and cream. This recipe uses fresh strawberries and strawberry sauce. Pavlova 6 egg whites 3 cups Read More …

Peach Crumble Pie

Two wonderful desserts combined into one, even better… Take your simple peach crumble, throw it on top your basic peach pie, and you get this rich and scrumptious dessert. Sweet peaches flavored with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg are covered Read More …

Arugula & Blueberry Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Yes, this salad is bursting with healthy antioxidants and omega oils, but it’s also bursting with flavor. Peppery arugula, sweet, tart berries, creamy avocado and savory walnuts are a magical combination 1 cup Blueberries 4 bunch Arugula 1 cup Walnuts Read More …

Balsamic Chicken On Minted Spinach, Fennel and Grape Slaw

This balsamic chicken is a delicious, bright and sweet combination of mint, grapes, balsamic vinegar and chicken. Savory and sweet. Really enjoyable chicken dish. One warning, however — it’s quite challenging to clean up in a non-stick pan if you Read More …

Homemade Italian Sausage

Homemade Italian Sausage without all the commercial fillers and gluten free. I admit, that this is a long process, but the end product is worth it. The reason so many commercial sausages have gluten in them is because they tend Read More …

Gorgonzola and Dried Cherry Salad

This simple combination of leafy green lettuce, sweet red onion, sliced apples, roasted pecans and dried cherries tossed in raspberry vinaigrette can serve as a main lunch entrée or on the side in a more extravagant meal. 1/4 cup extra Read More …

Watermelon & Feta Salad

The combination of watermelon and feta cheese is a Greek favorite in summer. It’s eaten as a snack or a light meal. This variation includes paper-thin slices of red onion, and a touch of balsamic vinegar to turn this fabulous Read More …

Watermelon, Feta and Black Olive Salad

As improbable as it might sound, this combination is utterly fantastic, both savoury and refreshing at the same time. You can pare it down to the essential contrast, and serve no more than a plate of chunked watermelon, sprinkled with Read More …

Strawberry Balsamic Pizza with Chicken, Sweet Onion and Applewood Bacon

A magical combination of salty and sweet that’s sure to have your tastebuds going wild! 1/2 cup strawberry jam or preserves, I used my Strawberry-Pineapple Freezer Jam, use your favorite 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon sriracha chili sauce 1 Read More …