Chicken Florentine (for 2)

Sunday, January 4th, 2009

Have a taste of Italy and fell good about it  ! HOW? By combining low fat chicken breast with super food spinach.  This is a healthy, low fat and low carb recipe, excellent for your new year resolution to eat better! Use fresh or chopped frozen spinach for a shortcut, just make ...

New Year’s good luck black-eyed peas

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

If you are a Southerner or a Southerner at heart , black-eyed peas have long been associated with good luck.  Tradition says that a dish of peas at New Year's will bring luck and prosperity for the new year.  If you add greens which symbolize money, you'll  have a great combination of wealth ...

Roasted Peppers

Sunday, December 28th, 2008

  Want to add something delicious , elegant and easy to make to your table? Then roast your own  peppers! Roasted peppers are used as condiments to meats, can me chopped and used in salads, to top pizza, can be served as a tapas or easy appetizer , and are a must to roasted ...

Caprese Panini

Friday, December 5th, 2008

Ready for somthing simple, quick , delightful and elegant? Try this caprese panini. It's the traditional Insalata Caprese in delicious panini bread . Insalata Caprese means salad as it's done in Capri:  sliced fresh mozzarella  , sliced ripe plum tomatoes and fresh basil. It is seasoned with salt, and black pepper to taste and a little ...

Tuscan Bruschetta

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

  This is a fresh, colorful and very flavorful bruschetta. Excellent starter, and always a hit at buffet  parties! We use a little Gorgonzola* cheese to add zing,  Pecorino Romano also works well. Enjoy with a good Pinot Grigio *Please note: do not use Gorgonzola, blue cheese or any veined cheese if ...