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. […]

Open-Face Chicken Burgers w/Basil Mayonnaise

Take advantage of the fresh basil at the markets and in your own gardens. Grilled chicken burgers can be boring, but not these bad boys. The secret ingredients in the accompanying mayonnaise are pickles and basil. Garden fresh these burgers are, if...

Delicious Raspberry-Mango Smoothie

When summertime rolls around, there is nothing better than starting your day with a refreshing smoothie. Delicious and easy to make, this fruity concoction is the perfect way to indulge without sacrificing your healthy diet!

Mini Crab Cakes

Love these as an appetizer or for lunch served with a small salad.

Healthy Grilled-Fish Tacos with Buttery Avocados

What do you get when peppery radishes, crunchy cabbage, and buttery avocados are piled atop freshly grilled snapper, and then casually folded between a toasty tortilla? The ultimate fish taco. (Fish can also be grilled on outdoor grill, but be...

Easy Egg Florentine Muffins

With the bite-sized food craze going on, it only seems fit to serve eggs the same way.  Something about a muffin sized anything gets even the kids to try it.  For those with a mature palette, you may want to pour on a dose of Blender Béarnaise...

Easy Peasy Donuts

You’ll swear these came from an old-time bakery they’re that decadent. If you’ve been really good about shedding those dreaded holiday pounds and are in need of a little cheat, these donuts are the way to go.

Celebrating Cheese

I love cheese before or after a meal. In fact, I would choose cheese and a glass of wine over coffee and chocolate for dessert. It’s a nice way to finish off your bottle before moving on to a dessert wine. Served at the beginning of a casual meal, function or picnic, the Antipasto style […]