Leave it to Four Seasons Hualalai in Hawaii to create this delicious Cornish Game Hen Recipe. What could be better for a quick dinner recipe than a jazzy entree with an Asian twist?  Market fresh peas and pea tendrils are the perfect answer for great presentation. The best part? This easy recipe  can be prepared the night before. Many […]

Donna Hay’s Sugar and Spice Glazed Ham is a perennial favorite during the holiday season. It’s easy, can be prepared in advance without a lot of fanfare and is perfect for entertaining. Everyone loves leftover glazed ham.Donna Hay’s recipe has the perfect blend of spices. Donna is the author of l8 cookbooks and her magazine […]

Wolfgang Puck can make the simplest of fresh ingredients come together for a fabulous meal. His recipe for Pappardelle With Garlic And Oven Dried Tomatoes is a perfect example of a great pasta that is beautiful, easy to prepare and healthy. SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3  Tablespoons sliced double-blanced garlic 1/3 cup […]

I’ve never quite understood the appeal of the traditional shrimp cooktail. I mean, what could be less interesting than cold boiled shrimp dipped in a lackluster mixture of ketchup and prepared horseradish. Here’s a shrimp cocktail with gumption, featuring chile-rubbed, grill-seared shrimp served over a colorful, chunky salsa of avocado and sweet corn. You can […]

Grilled Halibut and Mango & Tomato Citrus Salsa is a healthy, quick recipe for an easy dinner. This is especially good with vine ripened tomatoes during the summer. SERVES:  4 INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lbs fresh halibut Garlic infused olive oil or just plain olive oil DIRECTIONS The halibut can be brushed with extra virgin olive […]

Fresh, wild grilled salmon with citrus salsa verde on the barbecue is the perfect summer meal, especially caught by our dinner guests of honor. Of course, nothing beats any kind of seafood grilled by my friend, Fred. He is the master of the barbecue. Combine the salmon with great friends, and it’s the perfect recipe […]

Summer is the perfect time for a barbecue. Grilled filet mignon is always a favorite. My 90 year old father, his lovely wife, Vicki, and my nephew all came this weekend for a visit. My nephew loves photography, so he was behind the camera capturing food and fun. I’m a great believer in easy, healthy […]

  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 […]

      Singita’s Executive Chef Lorraine Pienaar shares her exotic recipe for Pan Seared Scallops with Amarula Onion Puree that is a featured dish for guests finishing their afternoon safaris in South Africa. I have never come across a recipe that calls for a finely chopped, almost powdered crispy bacon.     If you’re […]

Thomas Keller makes a mean roasted chicken for his restaurant, Bouchon. Is there anyone who doesn’t love this classic comfort food for dinner? See how Keller demonstrates this his “Mon Poulet Roti” below or his video demonstration and  try it at home. INGREDIENTS One 2- to 3-pound farm-raised chickenKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper2 teaspoons minced […]