This farro salad recipe becomes a favorite of everyone who tastes it. The farro gives this dish a wonderful mouthfeel and when it’s combined with fresh Mediterranean flavors and textures it makes for a delicious salad experience. I don’t think farro is a well known grain in the U.S. I’ve brought this farro salad to…
This night and day cocktail is a classic drink and the perfect aperitif. The ingredients balance each other nicely for a smooth and delicious experience. Other than its great taste, one of the things I most love about this cocktail is that no one flavor overpowers the other. You taste it and think, “Hm, I’m…
This fabulously easy fig sauce recipe is incredibly delicious and offers versatility to your daily servings of fruit. I love all things fig. Like this fig sauce, fig newtons, fig squares, fig pastries, roasted figs and the list goes on. I made a really yummy baked brie with some figs slathered on it. Soooo good….
The combination of ingredients in this Claridge cocktail recipe meld into a delicious drink that will delight the tastebuds and dazzle your guests! What I love most about the Claridge is that it’s full of surprises. When you first see this cocktail, you think, boy, that looks delicious. You imagine it’s going to taste lemony…
This Mexican pickled onions recipe makes the perfect condiment. You can dollop the onions on salads, tacos, fajitas, sandwiches and so many other yummy foods! The list is endless. It’s no surprise that my favorite cuisine is Mexican. The love affair started when I worked at a Mexican restaurant right out of college. Before that,…
This is my mother Claire’s delightful creamy cheesecake recipe! It is different than the average cheesecake recipe but super creamy, delicious and so perfect that it will bring tears to your eyes! I have been eating this cheesecake since I was knee-high to a grasshopper. I’ve always wanted to use that phrase. What makes this…
Besides “Cherries!,” another exciting thing about cherry season is the opportunity to make this cherry mint julep recipe: a blend of bourbon, cherries, mint, simple syrup and crushed ice. All of the ingredients together make for a scrumptious cocktail. But don’t take my word for it; make it yourself and see. Or better yet, taste!…
What makes these baked stuffed peppers recipe so scrumptious? The combination of sautéed vegetables and ground chicken compliments the poblano chiles and bell peppers, adding a Mexican flare to this delicious comfort food. [cmtoc_table_of_contents] When I was growing up, we had stuffed peppers a lot and while I liked them because of how comforting and…
Yes, there is such a thing as a naked lady cocktail. And yes. It is strangely named. I assure you, I was not naked when I made this cocktail. (That would be a naked bartender cocktail.) [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On my Soapbox I’m always surprised when I come across a cocktail or shot recipe with a name…
This stupendous strawberry sauce recipe is super easy and so delicious! You will want to dribble it on everything or just spoon it directly in your mouth! Every year I look forward to strawberry season, because even though you can buy strawberries year round, they don’t taste as sweet and strawberry-ish as when they are…
This sangria margarita recipe is fun and delicious. The beauty of this margarita pleases everyone you serve it to, so wow your guests at your next party. I first had this margarita at a local Mexican restaurant. They called it, “Pam’s Margarita,” which isn’t very descriptive. I didn’t know it had wine in it until…
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