This salad is a great side dish or can be a meal in itself. It’s full of antioxidants and makes for wonderful food prep on the go. Every time I prepare it for a party or event I get multiple requests for the recipe. I hope you enjoy it as well. Ingredients: 10 oz kale,…
Simple, elegant and delicious, this dish makes a beautiful side to any main and is a perfect addition to an elegant dinner party or an outdoor barbecue with friends and family. Ingredients: 1 lg bunch asparagus Juice of one lemon (1-2 tablespoons lemon juice) 2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup feta cheese or…
Wings are and always will be a family favorite in my home. It doesn’t matter what time of year, sporting events, backyard barbecues, beach parties or picnics in the park everybody loves wings! Ingredients: 4 lbs chicken wings (drumettes) 2 tbs olive oil 3 tbs garlic, minced Sea salt & fresh ground pepper to taste…
In my home Super Bowl Football means family, friends and delicious appetizers. These jalapeno poppers made with prosciutto and goat cheese add a delicious new twist to the traditional popper, and because they’re baked instead of fried, you and your guests can enjoy guilt free! Ingredients: 12 lg jalapeños 16 oz whipped cream cheese 5…
Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner and in my family that means Hot Italian Sausage & Peppers Sandwiches and football! This recipe has been a Super Bowl tradition in my family for over 30 years. It was passed down to me by Uncle Hank who brought it from the family in Italy. The…
This vegetable dish is a beautiful side to any holiday meal. The sweet maple, prosciutto and pecans accompanied by the beautiful carrots are simply delicious! Ingredients: 3/4 lbs small/medium fresh organic carrots with tops; peel, clean and leave about 1/2 inch green top on 1/4 cup thinly sliced prosciutto 3 Tbs Olive oil 3 Tbs…
These tasty bundles of Prosciutto, Shrimp, Spinach and Goat Cheese are a crispy, creamy flavorful bundle of goodness that I’m confident all of your guests will love! They are the perfect addition to your holiday parties! Ingredients: 1/2-3/4 pounds sliced Prosciutto, freshly cut (thin) 12 lg Shrimp, peeled deveined and cut into about 1/4 inch…
Butternut squash is a beautiful vegetable to serve over the holidays. This dish makes a wonderful side to your holiday meals. It’s beautiful to add to your fall and winter salads and is also a healthy snack for meal prep on the go. Ingredients: 1 large butternut squash 3/4-1 tsp sea salt 3/4 tsp cinnamon…
This sweet potato recipe has been a family favorite in my home since the 1980s and a must have over the holidays. It’s the perfect side dish for turkey, pork and duck, and wonderful the next day for breakfast as well! It’s a vegetable dish that is so yummy you’ll feel like you’re having dessert.…
I’ve been making this recipe since the early 1990s. I remember my youngest son coming home from a sleepover at a friend’s house. He was going on and on about how wonderful his friend’s mom’s apple pie was. Of course I had to call her for the recipe! He was right, it is literally the very…
Fall is in the air and there’s nothing better than curling up with a bowl of homemade chicken soup! This soup is full of vegetables and perfect for our cooler San Diego evenings. Ingredients: 1 lg Rotisserie Chicken 1/4 cup Coconut oil 2 Garlic Cloves, crushed and chopped 1 lg Yellow Onion, sliced 2 cups…
These quiche are wonderful for brunch, parties, picnics or breakfast on the go! I will often make extra and freeze them to enjoy throughout the week. Ingredients: 6 Large Fresh Eggs 1/2 cup Milk (I often use goat’s milk) 1-2 tsp Sriracha depending on desired heat Salt and Pepper, to taste 1/2 medium Onion, chopped…