Basil, lemon and garlic roasted chicken. What could be easier than this colorful, tasty dish? It’s perfect for a casual evening or entertaining. The cherry tomatoes, zucchini and lemon wedges provide the color. Every cook needs an arsenal of quick , yet easy  to prepare , meals that can be beautifully presented. This is one […]

Who doesn’t love an easy to prepare pasta dish? Try celebrity chef Giada de Laurentii’s recipe for Linguine With Shrimp and Lemon Oil Recipe. The fresh lemon juice and arugula turn an ordinary pasta in a great meal. SERVES:   6   INGREDIENTS ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil Zest of 1 lemon 1 pound linguine […]

Leave it to Wynn Resort to create some spectacular cocktails. Chef Theo Schoenegger, Executive Chef at Sinatra Restaurant, suggests this cocktail for your next party. You would expect nothing less from Wynn Resort Las Vegas, the winner of the most Forbes Five star awards in the world!   SERVES:  1 INGREDIENTS 5 – 6   […]

Lemon ricotta pancakes are perfect for brunch. Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica elevates this traditional dish. The pancakes are amazingly light and have just a hint of fresh lemon. The secret, according to Shutters, is to fold fluffy egg whites into the batter and go easy on the sugar. Fresh berries are a great […]

This Chicken with Lemon and Garlic recipe, with fresh lemon zest, lemon juice, sliced garlic, a bit of thyme and oregano, make this a healthy, easy to prepare dish. Inspired by the Barefoot Contessa, this is an adaption of one of my favorite Ina recipes. Just assemble the few ingredients and finish in the oven. […]

This freshly squeezed grapefruit cocktail with Absolut Ruby Red Vodka is refreshingly addictive, but lives or dies with the ingredients. Guaranteed you will get great raves for this party drink. The cocktail is named the “19th Hole” and is featured at the golf club bar at Four Seasons Hualala on the Big Island of Hawaii. […]

Wolfgang Puck loves this dessert!  “Once all the components are ready, and they can be prepared earlier in the day, it is a simple matter to put them together. The puff pastry squares, called feuilletées, can also be used to make other desserts – with various fruits, ice cream and sweet sauces.” – Puck I love […]

This Grilled Mussels with Red Onions, Garlic and Basil recipe is from Brazil’s fabulous  Ponta Dos Ganchos.   Chef Luiz Salvajoli shares his unique combination of fresh ingredients in this fabulous mussel dish that takes advantage of the local seafood caught nearby. I love healthy recipes that are easy to prepare, but have a twist. The […]

This Oysters with Cucumber and Mint Vinaigrette recipe is simple to prepare and absolutely delicious to eat. I discovered this fabulous dish when visiting Ponta Dos Gonchos, located  on a tiny island off Brazil called Florianopolis.  Talented Chef Luis Salvajoli served the most wonderful seafood throughout our stay, with a flair for combining unique, always fresh ingredients. […]

Chef Mark LoRusso’s Chocolate S’more Doughnuts are a fabulously decadent dessert. Try them, or should I say, savor them, at The Wynn/Encore Resort’s Botero Restaurant. I guarantee a great evening of fabulous food. The S’Mores are an  over the top meal finale and a  perfect way to splurge on calories. The warm doughnuts have a gooey marshmellow filling. The […]