If you really want to impress your friends, serve fresh, Dungeness crab at your next party. A delicacy from the Pacific coast and particularly the Pacific Northwest, most people have never tried it. Named after a small town and the shallow bay inside the Dungeness Spit on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington […]
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This melon and prosciutto with mint vinaigrette recipe is healthy, easy to prepare, and takes about 10 minutes to make. You can use any type of melon that is in season. I love it because it can be made in advance, kept in the refrigerator and is ready to serve after guests arrive. SERVINGS: […]
This delicious Grilled Salmon with Citrus Salsa Verde recipe is an adaptation from Giada De Laurentis on the Food Network. Now, I consider myself something of an expert when it comes to salmon, but I must admit the fresh citrus juice of oranges and lemons, combined with fresh mint and parsley, give this dish […]
Home made whipped cream is so easy and quick to make. Perfect for strawberry shortcake. INGREDIENTS 1 cup heavy cream or whipping cream 2 tsp. of pure vanilla extract 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon confectioners sugar or powdered sugar (in a bind, you can use granulated sugar) DIRECTIONS Chill mixing bowl and beaters for approximately […]
This recipe for turkey stuffing has been passed from generation to generation in my family. Can a stuffing melt in your mouth? Probably not, but this comes close. When the turkey comes out of the oven and carving begins, it’s all I can do to keep people from “tasting” pieces of skin, […]
Holidays are a time for tradition in my house. There are certain parts of both Thanksgiving and Christmas day that are always the same, and I think my family finds comfort in that. Sometimes, by necessity, we find something new that gets a family vote and sometimes there is change over the years. This is […]
Don’t you love walking into a French bakery? Let me tell you the secret of bringing the intoxicating aroma of freshly baked, French style croissants into your kitchen. Hand made by Jean-Yves Charon and shipped overnight, these mouth watering croissants go right into the freezer until you’re ready to enjoy. All you do is let […]