What you need to try next: Roasted Grapes with Ricotta
Why it belongs on your menu: People love to try something new. Don't we all? I remember the first time I came across a recipe for slow roasted champagne grape tart from...
Your New Favorite Soup: The BEST Carrot Ginger
Why it's the best: I know it's a pretty bold statement to say that this going to be your new favorite soup, but I promise you it's that good. Seriously, I get...
What to Make for a French Themed Luncheon
Theme Idea - French Food: If you are going to have a dinner party or luncheon it always helps guests to get excited about if there's a food theme. In this case,...
How to Host a Special Occasion Dinner Party
Where do I Start? So, you have an idea to host a special occasion dinner party - maybe for a friend's birthday or big promotion or an engagement. But where do I...
Dinner Party Tip: Try Something New
Pushing Boundaries: Make your dinner party one to remember. Do you recall the first time you tried duck breast? Or Ahi tuna? Maybe raw oysters on the half shell? Homemade pizza with...
Spicy Garlic & Parmesan Pasta: Easy Side Dish
Recipe: 16 oz linguine pasta 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil 4 large cloves garlic, diced 1/2 cup olive oil 1 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese,...
Pickled garnishes: How to use them at your next dinner party
Pickled Everything: Shallots, Radishes, Onions, Mustard Seeds & Jalapenos - why do it? Nowadays it seems like every cooking show and restaurant has a pickled something or other on top as part...
Party Appetizer: Ahi Tuna & and Why I Love It
What makes this appetizer special? The simplicity of Ahi Tuna. The best, most memorable appetizers at a dinner party have three things in common: Amazing flavors that come together in the perfect...
Dinner Party Worthy: Heirloom Tomato & Blistered Pepper Sauce
What makes it special? Is this heirloom tomato and blistered pepper sauce really dinner party worthy? The answer is yes. Trust me, you'll become addicted. What makes it so yummy? It's unique...
BEST Appetizer: Blackened Shrimp, Creamy Polenta with Chipotle Butter
What makes it special? Y'all trust me. This shrimp and polenta appetizer is sooooo good. (I grew up for a bit in the south and, yes, I still pull out a y'all...