Pretty in Pink

According to recent sales figures, dry rosé wines from Provence have Americans tickled pink. Following a decade long increase in popularity, the French customs agency reported that Provence rosé sales continued to climb with an astonishing increase of 58% in volume and 74% in dollars in 2015. Provence rosé is typically dry, but all indicators reveal their […]

Grilled Scallops w/ Remoulade Sauce

This is an easy to make dish that guests of all ages will love. When my guests ask for the recipe, I tell them it’s a NOLA inspired secret recipe my brother created while studying at Tulane – what YOU tell them is up to you! Serve as an...

Creamy Shrimp Rolls

If you’re like me, you enjoy a delicious lobster roll now and again… but don’t love the work that goes into making them. Shrimp offers a simpler approach to appease your craving and you can whip them up in no time.

A Simply Refreshing Melon Sorbet

One of those desserts that will cool you down upon impact.  Freeze melon cubes overnight… puree sorbet in the morning… freeze all day… enjoy later that evening.  Simple, cool and refreshing.

Cold Sesame Noodles w/Summer Veggies

No time, no problem.  I serve this Asian influenced noodle meal cold with or without meat.  To protein it up, add shredded rotisserie chicken or sliced grilled steak.

SUMMER Orzo Salad

SUMMER ORZO SALAD Fresh and light, this Summer Orzo Salad recipe is the perfect accompaniment for an August barbecue.  I recently served it as a side dish to a party of five and had a good amount left over for the following day. *If refrigerating prior to eating, take out of fridge 15-20 minutes before […]

College Care-Packages: Food, Snacks, Treats

We worry about our kids when there not too far from home. Heck! We worry about them when they’re in the home! So when our kid(s) take flight for college, despite the fact that they may look like an adult, they’re still our baby. Hopefully, you’re not too old to remember that warm-and-fuzzy feeling when receiving a care-package from home. […]

Korean Beef Stir-Fry

One of the beauties of stir-fry is that it cooks up quickly. That and the mere fact that it’s delicious!  This recipe was inspired by flavors found in Korean barbecue (according to eatingwell.com). The blend of all it’s ingredients...