Cinco de Mayo Carne Asada Tacos Prep 20 mins  Cook 6 mins  Eat 26 mins + 1 day if marinating meat Carne Asada Tacos are a quintessential Mexican favorite and come Cinco de Mayo, they are on everyone’s menu. Have these Carne Asada Tacos ready for your Cinco de Mayo party in only 26 minutes with… Continue reading Cinco de Mayo Carne Asada Tacos
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Jerk Burgers with Caramelized Pineapple Rings from Rachael Ray
Prep 15 mins  Cook 8 mins  Eat 23 mins It’s burger season! These Jamaican inspired Jerk Burgers with Caramelized Pineapple Rings from Rachel Ray’s “The Book of Burger” will definitely step up your game at the grill.  The herbs and spices are mixed in to the meat, so you get the powerful flavor of jalapeno, onion, ginger, garlic, thyme and jerk spices… Continue reading Jerk Burgers with Caramelized Pineapple Rings from Rachael Ray
Authentic Greek Salad
Prep 15 mins  Eat 15 mins This authentic Greek Salad, known as Horiatiki Salata has become the most surprising new recipe in my repertoire recently. You can make it in only 15 minutes! I’ve made it so many times since our Greek Favorites cooking class in February that it has become standard issue when I have Persian cucumbers, good tomatoes… Continue reading Authentic Greek Salad
A Catering Secret that will make your party platter sing – The Garnish!
Whether it’s planning my own parties or working with catering company, Along Came Mary, “the garnish” is the secret to giving your food a professional touch. Yes, the food has to taste amazing. Yes, you have to provide a welcoming and party atmosphere with music, decorations and possibly a theme. Yes, you must make introductions… Continue reading A Catering Secret that will make your party platter sing – The Garnish!
This simple Greek Salad has roots in Persia, Israel and France.
Garden-to-Table Roasted Carrots with Sage at Rancho La Puerta Spa
Red Walnuts light up Waldorf Salad
Pumpkin Salad with Fresh Mozzarella and Pistachio Pesto
Pumpkin Salad with Fresh Mozzarella and Pistachio Pesto Prep 10 mins  Cook 10 mins  Eat 15 mins Our La Cucina Italiana cooking class was “the best class yet” according to one of my students. When I asked everyone which dish was their favorite, they all mentioned the Pumpkin Salad. This was a huge surprise. A salad over the… Continue reading Pumpkin Salad with Fresh Mozzarella and Pistachio Pesto
Bibb and Arugula Salad with Pecorino Romano
Prep 15 mins Eat 15 mins This Bibb and Arugula Salad with Pecorino Romano is a new favorite. Twenty years ago, not too many people had tasted arugula when it found its way into my garden. Its bitter taste was a little offsetting when I made it into an arugula pesto back then. But now, the… Continue reading Bibb and Arugula Salad with Pecorino Romano
