In this warm spinach salad, the combination of cooked mushrooms, red onion and garlic mixed with the spinach creates satisfying and delicious flavor. Add crumbled bacon and a touch of balsamic vinegar and you have an awesome and pretty salad. There is so much to love about this spinach salad. First off – bacon. Second…
This pretty pear and pomegranate salad recipe is festive and delicious! Perfect for when you want to eat lighter and healthier but still want something that pleases your eyes as well as your tummy! Want a fun, colorful salad to eat after the holidays? Me too. This pear and pomegranate salad is so tasty and…
This Mediterranean farro salad recipe becomes a favorite of everyone who tastes it. Farro gives the dish wonderful mouthfeel and when it’s combined with fresh exotic 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 a…
This peanut butter and jelly shot recipe is fun, pretty and delicious! The three ingredients meld together into a super layered shot that tastes like the iconic sandwich. This is a fun layered shot that, although it tastes scrumptious, doesn’t taste exactly how it is named. Few alcohol shots do. But I salute the people…
Looking for a shot or two to serve during your holiday festivities? Look no further! Here is a festive, tasty assortment of party shots to warm and cheer your guests. Twelve Shots of Christmas My perennial series of twelve party shooters, originally published in 2018, each one selected for its association with Christmas, winter or…
Get the party started by serving this jelly bean shot at your next holiday gathering. Sweet, delicious and pretty, it will become your new go-to party launcher. This jelly bean shot is one of those drinks that taste almost exactly like what they are named for. You’ll drink this layered shot and say, “Yup, a…
This Instant Pot potato leek soup is easy, comforting and scrumptious! It’s thick and creamy without any added cream but so flavorful that you won’t miss it. Christopher can’t consume cream or milk so for a lot of the creamy soups I make, I’ll either omit it altogether or substitute it with coconut milk. In…
One of the best things about this instant pot chicken tortilla soup is the combination of robust flavors from the beans, veggies, shredded chicken and flavorful broth. Add the crunchy corn tortilla strips and you have perfection in a bowl. When I served tortilla soup at the Mexican restaurant where I worked so many years…
The ease and deliciousness of this instant pot black bean soup recipe will have you tossing out your stockpots and lovingly embracing your pressure cookers. But that’s a little extreme. You may not make black bean soup in them again, but they’re good for other things, like boiling pasta. Soup is a great comfort to…
Homemade crepes are what make this baked manicotti dish unique and so delicious! Each forkful will make you sigh in bliss and anticipate the next mouthful. This is my friend Devon’s baked manicotti recipe. She made these manicotti for me soon after we met and I became so enamored with them, I wanted to taste…
This is my grandmother’s German style creamed spinach recipe. This comforting holiday side dish turns out so creamy and flavorful that you will want it even when the holidays pass. It’s delicious and can be on the table in less than ten minutes. My grandmother Bena was of German descent and this is one of…
I love all kinds of hummus but this roasted beet hummus recipe has got to be my most favorite. The slight beet flavor really complements the hummus, making for a beautiful and delicious dip. This roasted beet hummus is so flavorful that it’s going to become your new favorite. It has all the delicious flavors…
