Floral Essence Strawberry Muffins

One of the best things about spring is the abundance of fresh, juicy, sweet strawberries.  From salads to desserts, to eating them fresh or, one of my favorites, baking them up in a batch of mouth-watering muffins, strawberries are the hit fruit of the season.  To make it extra special I add  a hint of rose water to tantalize the senses in a way that is sure to bring you pleasure. When I had my bakery, this was by far...

Farm Girl’s Spanish Tortilla

This recipe for Spanish Tortilla is quick, easy and oh so good! To give it a different twist on the traditional Tortilla, I added sweet potatoes and for color and extra flavor, red bell pepper. This can be served for weekend brunch or as light dinner when coupled with a nice green salad. ingredients 1 dozen petite red potatoes, scrubbed 1 medium sweet potato, peeled 1 red bell pepper 1 jalapeno, seeds removed 1 medium sweet onion 4 cloves garlic...

Smoky Lemon Garlic Cornish Hens

Around our house, Easter means dining at home and inviting a few friends over for Sunday supper to celebrate our faith and to usher in the new season. I especially love creating new recipes to add to the celebration. This recipe for Smoky Lemon Garlic Cornish Hens with a touch of honey is one of my latest creations that is sure to please even the most finicky eater around your table. The combination of savory, tangy and sweet for this...

Chicken Delicious Pot Pie

Sun-days are indeed my very best days as this is when I get to putter; uninterrupted, in my kitchen. It is during these times that I, as some would refer to it, “put my foot in” the dishes that I prepare for family and friends. For those of you who might read this and not be familiar with this expression, it simply means the cook stood in the kitchen until he or she got it right. I love Sundays too...

Grilled Salmon with Chili Peppers

This recipe is so easy and amazingly good! The ingredients are simple and for this time of the year, perfect for taking advantage of the first snipping of fresh thyme and fresh salad greens. Preparation time is less than 30 minutes; leaving just enough time to spend time outdoors planting that vegetable garden. Ingredients 2 Red Chili Peppers, seeded and finely chopped 2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped 1 tablespoon chopped chilpotle in adobo ½ finely chopped onion 3 cloves garlic,...

Grilled Shrimp Salad

  My trips to the local waterfront always nets me a special treat from the fresh catch of the morning. Having grown up in Florida and with family members who on a weekly basis brought home the “catch” for the kitchen table, it is not surprising that anything less than fresh just won’t do for my recipes. Among the selections made from a recent visit, I picked up a good staple for stir fry and grilling as I laid out...

Lemon Smothered Chicken with Garlic

    If you are on a tight budget, like most people these days, but you crave the flavor of exceptionally good food, then you are going to love my recipe for Lemon Smothered Chicken with Garlic.  This recipe is especially good with chicken legs which tend to be less-expensive and they also maintain maximum moistness when cooked at a low temperature in a dutch oven.  Cook ahead of time and serve up the next day for the best flavor ever....

Grainy Belgian Waffles

    There are days when an old-fashioned breakfast is just what you need to get your day off to a good start.  And if you ask most people what does a good breakfast look like, regardless of where they come from, I would venture to guess that one of the choices they would make, would most certainly be waffles. Waffles have a way of warming the coddles of those empty spaces that are longing for a feeling of comfort...

Salmon with Dill, Lemon & Garlic Butter

I love salmon! It is very versatile and for those of you who might be a little intimidated by preparing fish, it is by far one of the easiest fish to cook up to hone your skills. This recipe can be served hot or cold and makes for a nice presentation for elegant buffets or for family style dinners. To serve cold, accompany with chopped red onions, boiled eggs, horseradish and grainy brown mustard. Yum! ingredients 1 wild-caught salmon filet...

Vegetable Stir-Fry with Riced Cauliflower

If you are like me, coming down from all the wonderful carbs consumed over the holiday season is not an easy thing to get back on track. One of the easiest ways to satisfy your cravings for flavor is to spice up your dishes with lots of garlic, spices and of course heat, as in hot peppers. This recipe does just that. It is very big and bold on flavor and very low on carbs, which means no guilt. And...

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