Cucumber & Tomato Salad
Colorful, cool, and crisp. This quick and easy salad is a great addition to any meal. Perfect with an Italian dinner, or served with a burger in the backyard, this simple salad is always a hit.
Cedar Plank Salmon
There is something almost magical about cooking salmon on a cedar plank. The aroma of the smoldering cedar adds a subtle flavor that works in perfect harmony with the fish. The result is an unbelievably moist, tender mouthwatering filet.
Cake Pop Truffles
One of the latest crazes sweeping the cake decorating world is the cake pop. These small nuggets of goodness seem to be all the rage, making cupcakes “so last year”. Simply decorated with sprinkles, or turned into beautiful flowers, these delights are both fun and delicious. Presented …
T.G.I.F with a Moscow Mule
The Moscow Mule was invented in 1941 in New York’s Chatham Hotel by John G. Martin, an east coast spirits and food distributor, and John “Jack” Morgan, President of Cock ‘n’ Bull Products (which produced ginger beer) and proprietor of the Cock ‘n’ Bull Tavern, a …
Asian Chicken Salad
Hoisin barbecued chicken tops of a bed of romaine lettuce and mandarin oranges to give this salad an exotic fresh combination of flavors. Serve with a vegetable spring roll for a complete meal.
Chicken Pot Pie
Looking back, I never knew how lucky I was to have experienced growing up on a farm in the middle of nowhere. Waking up on quiet mornings where the only sound was that of the meadow lark calling to his mate, or the buzzing of …
Cookies-n-Cream Poke Cake
Cookies-n-cream seems to be a favorite of almost everyone, and this simple to make cake will be no exception. Rich and decadent this pudding cake is amazingly fresh and surprisingly light. This recipe is also perfect thing to entertain any “future chefs” you might have helping in …
Vegetable Egg Rings
Vegetables create the perfect forms for this simple yet impressive way to serve eggs. Use a variety of colors to add some fun to your next breakfast or brunch.
Mother’s Day Flowers and Brunch
A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials, heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine, desert us when troubles thicken around us, still will she cling to us, …
Russian Shashlik – Chicken Shish Kebab
Shashlik or shashlyk is a form of shish kebab popular throughout the former Soviet Union, parts of Eastern Europe, Pakistan, Mongolia, Iran, and Israel. These skewers are either all meat, all fat, or alternating pieces of meat, fat, and vegetables such as bell pepper, onion and tomato. Different that other kebab, the meat for shashlik …
T.G.I.F. with a Cucumber Martini
The mellow flavor of cucumber and a kiss of mint make this martini the perfect way to wind down after the long week.
Creamy Avocado Cucumber Dip
Smooth and creamy with a cool crunch, this avocado and cucumber dip is not your ordinary guacamole. Made with sour cream and ranch dressing, this dip is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
