Year: 2013

Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon and Parmesan

Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon and Parmesan

Cauliflower is a vegetable most of us just walk by in our grocery store. Maybe it is because it is white. Maybe it is because you remember having it as a kid in an bland, over-boiled vegetable medley at school. Well, give it another try. […]

Stuffed portabella mushroom with spinach and feta

Stuffed portabella mushroom with spinach and feta

Have you ever had one of those giant portabella caps stuffed with anything? I’ve only had it a couple of times and I love the concept. The stuffed portabella always tastes good.  I decided to experiment on my own and made this the other night. Level of […]

Beer Can Chicken

Beer Can Chicken

Beer Can Chicken, also known as Drunk Chicken, is one of the most moist and flavorful chickens you will ever put in your mouth, if made correctly. When my sister was in town, she took full charge of making the chickens and they were absolutely […]

Roasted chicken with coriander spice rub

Roasted chicken with coriander spice rub

As part of the food demonstration Denise and I attended with Asha Gomez, chef/owner of Cardamom Hill restaurant in Atlanta, Asha made this fabulous recipe with a spice rubbed Cornish game hen. Check out our previous post if you missed it on our experience there. […]

Grilled Pita with Tomato, Olives and Feta

Grilled Pita with Tomato, Olives and Feta

I made Grilled Pita with Tomato, Olives and Feta as an appetizer for the 4th of July. I had never grilled pita before and thought I’d try it for the first time with some of my favorites foods and flavors all mixed together. Oh my goodness! […]

Watermelon salad with papaya and honey citrus vinaigrette

Watermelon salad with papaya and honey citrus vinaigrette

Another recipe from when Denise and I went to the cooking demonstration from Asha Gomez, chef/owner at Cardamom Hill restaurant in Atlanta. This quick and fresh watermelon salad with papaya was delicious and just got your pallet ready for the meal to follow. New uses […]

Lemonade Pie

Lemonade Pie

My aunt made Lemonade Pie for my kids’ “back to school party” many years ago. Since then, I typically make this pie in the summer since it’s a cool and refreshing dessert. Actually, it’s so easy, my kids make it now! Level of Difficulty: Easy Time […]