I was looking for a new way to grill chicken and I came across a recipe for Jamaican Jerk Chicken and I was intrigued by the ingredients and decided to try it out. My first bite of the chicken was packed with flavor and had an lasting heat sensation. Time is the most important aspect…
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Red Pepper Pesto with Roasted Cauliflower and Rigatoni
I love the vibrant colors that spring brings and although spring has not yet sprung this red pepper pesto will definitely be a pop of color to the dreariness of winter. I am always looking for new ways to make pesto because it is such a versatile sauce and can add bold flavors in very…
Rosemary Skirt Steak and Cannelloni Bean Salad with Arugula Micro-Greens
Going with the theme of getting away from unhealthy carbs and finding new pasta free recipes, I decided to take on a hot and cold dish. The hot steak and warm cannelloni bean salad topped with the cold arugula micro-greens and shaved Parmesan cheese gives a nice balance of hot and cold. This is an…
Roasted grape, Ricotta Salata and Prosciutto Crostini
The combination of sweet and savory never gets old. When I found this recipe on Food and Wine I knew that I wanted to try it out and make it my own. Roasting grapes has become very trendy but I like both the sweetness and the tartness that it adds to this dish. The prosciutto…
French Onion Soup with Gnocchi
Today the temperature has dipped down to a balmy 15 degrees. We have the water dripping in the faucets so that the pipes won’t burst and I have my heated blanket on high…it is still definitely winter! When the weather is so cold outside that I cannot even think about leaving the house, I know…
French Onion Soup Burgers
Burgers are the perfect balance between meat, cheese, bread and a small amount of veggies. French Onion Soup burgers add a splash of decadence to an already delicious meal. There is a special spot in my heart that I hold for Gruyere cheese and any time I get to add it to a meal, it…
The Power of the Cheese Board
Although it seems like an easy thing to do, creating the perfect cheese board is very difficult. Trying to find the right balance of sweet, salty, savory and crunchy takes a lot of trial and error. When I am putting together a cheese board I like to think about the rest of the meal I…
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