Thai Basil Turkey Wraps

Thai Basil Turkey Wraps

I recently took a trip to The Pampered Chef headquarters in Chicago to host their first ever live online cooking show featuring holiday recipes and decor tips. I had great fun, thousands of people watched online and here is one of the recipes that we made on the show....
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

This step by step Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe is perfect for Easter, Thanksgiving, and even Christmas!   Why These Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Are So Good Easy to make, only 5 mins prep. Can be made soft and creamy or hearty and full textured....
Spinach, Mushroom and Bacon Fondue (video)

Spinach, Mushroom and Bacon Fondue (video)

While most of the country is already turned on their heaters and brought out their winter jackets, we’ve been suffering from the unbearable heat with 10,254% humidity until just a few days ago. I envy those of you in cooler states, you get to snuggle under a...
Middle Eastern Stuffed Zucchini

Middle Eastern Stuffed Zucchini

There are a gazillion things to do with zucchini, but making stuffed zucchini boats are has got to be the most fun way to eat, and that’s by unanimous vote from all members of the family. This recipe, ripped out from Family Circle magazine, has been tacked on my...
Roast Cauliflower Recipe with Bacon and Garlic

Roast Cauliflower Recipe with Bacon and Garlic

A simple and delicious roast cauliflower recipe featuring bacon and garlicky goodness. A super side dish! Why This Roast Cauliflower Recipe Is So Good Sprinkled with crispy bacon and garlic. A super easy side dish. Great for serving a big crowd – double the...
Butter Poached Lobster with Fresh Tomatoes

Butter Poached Lobster with Fresh Tomatoes

This Butter Poached Lobster is slow-poached in a creamy, buttery sauce. Throw in the freshest tomatoes you can find, some fresh herbs. Quick, delicious and a touch decadent!   Why This Butter Poached Lobster Is So Good A fool proof lobster recipe. Buttery creamy...
Shortbread Cookies with Nutella, Banana and Almonds

Shortbread Cookies with Nutella, Banana and Almonds

I’ve labored over this recipe for days. Never mind that it’s just store-bought shortbread cookies + Nutella + bananas + almonds. Never mind that there’s no baking involved or that it only takes 10 minutes to assemble. The recipe is about the...
Baked Buttered Spaghetti Squash with Garlic

Baked Buttered Spaghetti Squash with Garlic

This Buttered Spaghetti Squash is a dish that effortlessly combines the mild flavor of spaghetti squash with the rich aromas of roasted garlic and parmesan. This easy spaghetti squash recipe is perfect for those trying pasta alternatives for the first time. Not only...
Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Bacon and Gorgonzola

Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Bacon and Gorgonzola

Garnish is generally the afterthought for the home cook, a sprinkle of herbs to add a splash of color to the dish, a swirl of sauce for a dramatic, decorative flair or a dribble of brandy in French Onion Soup just before serving. Oh well, I take that last one back...
Teriyaki Mushroom Sauce with Grilled Salmon

Teriyaki Mushroom Sauce with Grilled Salmon

The people who sell you ready-made teriyaki sauce are ripping you off! Not only is it expensive, but the taste of the bottled stuff is flat, chemically and too-sweet. The secret is, teriyaki sauce is really only 3 ingredients. Sure, you can get all fancy and put more,...
Indian Dal Nirvana

Indian Dal Nirvana

I subscribe to multiple cooking magazines, their glossy photos serve as my “look book” for dinner ideas. But my favorite section actually has no photos, the “dear editor” letters from readers revisiting a favorite food memory and pleading to...
Taiwanese Pork Noodles

Taiwanese Pork Noodles

Traditional Taiwanese Lo Ba which Lo ba literally means stewed meat in Taiwanese. “Lo” = stew “ba” = meat, is one of those comfort foods that will have your house smelling delicious all day. The star anise and cinnamon give this dish its...