Sauteed Chicken with cherry tomatoes , olives , Feta and Mint

Whenever I want to eat like I am in the Mediterrean , I chose recipes like this one from Cook’s Illustrated. This has all the elements I look for in a dish , simple ,elegant, healthy and colorful , hence very appetizing. I simply serve some fresh whole grain bread or Orzo with this and [...]

Melting Moments

I have always loved the name of these delightful ,melt in your mouth cookies.  There are many versions of this delicious cookie , but ,I kid you not , this is the best. The cookies have a slight crunch from quick cook oatmeal and then rolled in dessidicated coconut, if that is not enough the [...]

Spiced Chicken Thighs in Tomato broth with Olives and chickpeas

I love this Moroccan inspired Tagine style    recipe because it is an all in one meal, just serve with a simple salad and some pita bread. The recipe uses chicken thighs as they are flavorful and remain juicy even with longer cooking. Serves 2 Source Cuisine COMBINE 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp ground coriander 1/2 [...]

Penne with pistachios , Asparagus and cream

For years Mary Ann Esposito  has been inspiring us with her Italian creations. There is really no greater convience food than pasta to me, it is the ultimate pantry staple, seriously. Here Mary Ann has combined this dish with fresh asparagus , but I have used fresh or frozen artichokes too, feel free to substitute [...]

Eggless Fruit and nut spice cake

Years ago I found this recipe in a magazine submitted by a reader. I was  entitled grandma’s applesauce cake, since then I have renamed it my favorite eggless fruit and nut spice cake for good reason. This is great served on its own or  dusted with powdered sugar with a little whipped cream and fresh berries [...]

Stir fried shrimp with crispy basil

Crispy Basil turns your dish from ordinary to professional looking. It is a very simple process but requires bone dry basil for deep frying or you will have a kitchen splattered with oil. This recipe calls for spicy Thai rec curry paste , home made or store bought, I use Mae Ploy brand , it [...]

Eggless Fudge Nut Drops

I often sing the praises of one of my favorite teachers Carole Walter, but it cannot be helped, she really comes up with the best tasting ,precise recipes. These flourless cookies are very candy like . They are rich with chocolate and nuts. These cookies may be stored in an airtight container at room temperature [...]

Southwestern Chicken panini with cilantro pesto and chipoltle mayonnaise

Paninis are really a grilled sandwich. During my childhood I spent a great deal of time in Rome ,Italy, where I was first intoduced to the panini at Tavola Caldas ,Italy’s “upscale ” cafes. Mostly with procuitto and cheese. Paninis have come a long way from the classic. This one is terrific. It uses rotisserie [...]

Eggless Buttermilk Coffee cake

Coffee cake is a great breakfast treat. This eggless version is as light as a feather. Trouble is the recipe is never enough  for all that try this, don’t say I did not warn you. This recipe comes from Terese Pregnall more affectionaely known as The Charleston Cake Lady. 2 cups all purpose flour 1 [...]

Peppercorn pork with Dijon -cider sauce

This is a real thirty minute meat , and so elegant and intensely flavored you would never guess. The great part is that it uses lean , super tender pork loin. Heavenly Cusine Serves 2 10 oz pork tenderloin , trimmed , cut into four  2 inch thick medallions and seasoned with salt. 1 tbs [...]

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