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Honey-Glazed Brussels Sprouts
These Honey-Glazed Brussels Sprouts are a perfect side dish for your holiday table. They can be made ahead and reheated which my life easier.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Spiced Almonds
These Spiced Almonds are bursting with flavor. They are great to take to a drinks party or pack in a beautiful jar as a gift.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 20 Servings
Asparagus with Curry Butter
A touch of curry-infused butter elevates this sautéed asparagus. The curry butter really enhances the tanginess of the asparagus and is a quick and easy side dish. I served it with Curry Roasted Chicken and Potatoes.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Curry Roasted Chicken and Potatoes
Are you bored with plain roasted chicken? Here is a recipe sure to please. This Curry Roasted Chicken and Potatoes is so simple to make and the creamy curry sauce is divine.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Curried Shrimp Croustades
I have a lot of catering “secrets” and won’t divulge many, but these Curried Shrimp Croustades I will part with. It’s a wonderful recipe, that is incredibly easy, a huge crowd pleaser and you can make them in advance and freeze them.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: Makes 48 pieces
Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Cheese Ball
I am not a big fan of serving a boring cheese platter at a party. It usually doesn't get eaten. I guarantee this cheese ball will be the hit of your next party. Cheese balls were all the rage in the 1970s, but this Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Cheese ball is an updated version of an old classic. So easy to make and the best part is that it has to be made ahead, so you can enjoy your party.
- Prep: 15 mins
Potato, Broccoli, and Cheddar Soup
This Potato, Broccoli, and Cheddar Soup is a wonderful meal to warm you up. It's velvety and smooth and is perfect with this crusty cheesy bread.
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Chorizo, Potato Tortilla & Egg Skillet
On the weekends, I usually look through the fridge and concoct some sort of breakfast. This Chorizo, Potato Tortilla & Egg Skillet is what I came up with. Having a cast iron skillet works really well for this. Chorizo is a type of pork sausage with smoked paprika.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
California Quinoa Salad
Yesterday at work, I wandered into the staff kitchen to find several people surrounding this California Quinoa Salad. They said it was the best salad ever. Of course, I had some, and yes, it is truly delicious. My friend Kristi made it. It has so much flavor and perfect for a weekday lunch.
Quinoa (pronounced ‘keen-wah’) is a superfood, which is a complete protein. It has the perfect ratio of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats and is one of the best sources of protein you can get from a plant source. It is gluten-free and one of the few plant foods that contain all nine essential amino acids.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
