ARTICLES For 4th of July
MOLASSES GINGER COOKIES
WITH 11 COMMENTS
Theses cookies are spicy, buttery, chewy and crisp all at the same time. I think you will find them uncontrollable addicting.
BASIL AND PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED PEACHES
WITH ONE COMMENT
Juicy peach slices wrapped in basil and prosciutto and tossed in a Spanish sherry vinegar and cumin vinaigrette. The perfect no-cook summer appetizer.
FLORENTINE-STYLE STEAK AND ARUGULA SALAD
WITH NO COMMENTS
A simple salad of strips of grilled porter house steak, arugula, lemon and parmigiano reggiano. This traditional recipe is a simple answer to a summertime meal.
GAZPACHO WITH QUINOA
WITH NO COMMENTS
Gazpacho with a quinoa twist. This ever-so healthy cold soup is the perfect meal for a hot summer night. Make a big batch and stash it in the fridge so you can enjoy this soup for several days.
LEMON ON LEMON PANNA COTTA
WITH NO COMMENTS
A Myer lemon panna cotta topped with an intensely lemon marmalade makes for a cool, light and flavorful dessert. Even better, you can make this one a day or two in advance.
FRESH GRAPEFRUIT AND BASIL COCKTAIL
WITH NO COMMENTS
A refreshing hand-muddled grapefruit and basil cocktail shaken with vodka and a generous splash of St. Germain liquor. Delicious!
PINEAPPLE AND PORK LETTUCE WRAPS
WITH 5 COMMENTS
Seasoned pork and grilled pineapple lettuce wraps served with a Southeast Asian-style sauce. Smack your lips and lick your fingers delicious, my husband rates this as my best recipe yet.
STRAWBERRY, BLUEBERRY, SPINACH & QUINOA SUMMER SALAD
WITH NO COMMENTS
This summer salad is a refreshing one-dish meal packed full of great nutrients and flavorful combinations. Even better, it is quick and easy to make and easily adapts to accommodate various diet restrictions.
PAINKILLER PANNA COTTA
WITH 2 COMMENTS
My Painkiller panna cotta is a blend of pineapple & orange juice, rum, coconut cream and coconut milk, finished with sprinkling of fresh ground nutmeg. I think it is every bit as delicious as the Painkiller cocktail!
PAINKILLER COCKTAIL
WITH NO COMMENTS
The Soggy Dollar Bar on Jost Van Dyke Island in the British Virgin Islands is the home of the world famous Pain Killer, a glorious dark rum and coconut milk concoction topped with fresh grated nutmeg.