Cucumber Pineapple Shrimp
Cucumber Pineapple Shrimp is a really simple and refreshing combination of flavors and makes a wonderful party appetizer. When I cater a party, I usually serve several hors d'oeuvres. I always like to serve some hot and some cold.
By - Prep: 5 mins
- Yields: Makes 32 appetizers
Israeli Couscous with Dried Cranberries, Apricots & Currants
This Israeli Couscous with Dried Cranberries, Apricots & Currants is such a colorful salad. I used Traders Joe's Harvest Grains Blend, which has a little bit of orzo, baby garbanzo beans and quinoa in it. You can just used plain Israeli couscous.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Pasta with Artichokes & Lemon Cream Sauce
As you may have gathered, our family likes anything that's lemony and contains artichokes. I used a bag of frozen artichoke hearts and Trader Joe’s Lemon Pepper Pappardelle pasta.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Purple Baby Artichokes in White Wine and Garlic
These beauties just came from the farmers market. The baby Purple artichoke is more properly and commonly known by its given name, Fiesole. They are easy to prepare, cook and eat because they haven’t developed the fuzzy portion of the choke in the center.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
Honey & Lemon Glazed Roast Chicken
Honey & Lemon Glazed Roast Chicken has a great combination of flavors! This little free-range, organic, antibiotic free, chicken is delicious!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 15 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Spanish Roasted Potatoes with Tomato Sauce
I am always looking for new ways to make potatoes. "Patatas Bravas" is a classic Spanish tapas dish and is served in bars all over Spain. The sauce has a slight bite from the Tabasco, hence the name bravas, which means "fierce." They are also called "angry" potatoes. You can serve them with toothpicks as a snack or as a side dish.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Yields: 4 Servings
Rustic White Bean Soup With Spinach & a Ham Hock
I made 5 hams over the holidays for various parties that I catered. Cleverly, I froze all the ham hocks. I pulled one out a made this white bean soup, throwing it all the the crockpot. The ham hock I used was particularly meaty, so I did not add additional ham. Also, I served it with grated Parmesan cheese and crusty bread.
- Cook: 1 hr 30 mins
- Yields: 8 - 10 Servings
Pumpkin Crumble Pie
Pumpkin Crumble Pie, it's a new take on the traditional Pumpkin Pie. Pumpkin pie is good, don't get me wrong, but it's very boring. I ran across this recipe that has a crunchy, maple-y topping. What could be bad about this? Nothing! I will admit, it's not a thing of beauty....
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Yields: 8 Servings
Broiled Salmon with Fresh Herbs
Broiled Salmon with Fresh Herbs is very flavorful and the salmon is rich in Omega-3. My brother-in-law, Russell, is in town and he's being cooking for us. He made this the other day. This salmon couldn’t be simpler, or tastier. Stay tuned for the leftovers!
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Rosemary White Bean Soup
This Rosemary White Bean Soup is very easy and delicious. A taste of Tuscany in a bowl.
- Prep: 6 hrs
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
