Shrimp and Mushroom Casserole
This is elegant comfort food. It’s sort of like the American version of the French dish called Coquille St. Jacque.
The Secret Slaw
Try this Zolafied coleslaw recipe and you'll never go hunting for the secret Chick-Fil-A recipe again.
Shrimp Salad
This comes together in a FLASH. When it’s hot outside and you want something easy but on the gourmet side, this hits the spot.
Porcini-Shiitake Mushroom Sauce
This is true gourmet cooking that’s simple. Porcini mushrooms pack so much punch they are almost as decadent as morels. This…
Oven Bacon
Maybe this is not news to you, but it took me six decades to learn about oven bacon. In our family, my husband has always been…
Exotic Egg Salad
This is great as a light lunch time meal and a great holiday recipe. The juxtaposition of the sweeter apricots with the curry has…
Lockdown Chili (Z3.5 Version)
I thought – what better time to have a spicy chili than when I am in lockdown, practicing social distancing.
Cream of Mushroom Soup
A rich and easy cream of mushroom soup.
Collagen Fruit Smoothie
Collagen protein powder is not cheap but the health benefits are HUGE.
Sweet and Spicy Acorn Squash
I love my acorn squash roasted with just butter in the center and a sprinkle of sea salt and pepper. But I know tons of people…
White Chocolate Crème Brulee (custard) with Strawberry Coulis (sauce)
Most crème brulee recipes call for caramelizing sugar on top of the custard. I love that, but the sugar is too much. So, in this…
Italian Sausage, Mushroom and Cheese Brunch Casserole
As far as brunch casseroles go, this one is very easy to make and pleases the crowd. It can be made ahead and heated the day of…
Chocolate Dipped Pears
Pears and chocolate go great together. Who needs candy apples when you've got these?
Quick Coquilles St. Jacques (Scallops in a Creamy Mushroom-Parmesan Sauce)
I remember my first introduction to scallops like it was yesterday. As I took my first bite and swooned I knew these were to…
Thai Chicken with Peanut Sauce
This is a yummy dish with the creamy peanut butter sauce, the tamari and ginger.
Mexican Avocado Soup with Chicken or Turkey
I love this soup. You can make this with leftover turkey and have a colorful way to use your extras.
Coconut Milk Eggnog & Double Cream Eggnog
I tinkered with several eggnog recipes to come up with two that you can make for your holiday. The first one is a coconut milk…
Pinecone Cheese Ball
The pinecone idea is unique, festive and delicious. I am going to lay out a simple version and then give you suggestions for…
“Chex Mix” Nuts
These nuts taste eerily like the ones in the famous Chex Mix only I left off the Chex and the pretzels. They were a huge hit!
Chocolate French Silk Dessert
Chill in your refrigerator until ready to eat. If you are going to serve it the next day cover it with plastic wrap.
Green Bean Casserole
Just like the one your mom made, only healthier. Everyone loves the green bean casserole. Here I'll show you one one that doesn't…
Sea Salt Crusted Snap Peas
A variation of my sea salt crusted snow peas recipe - but with snap peas!
Caramel Sauce
An easy-to-make, low-carb caramel sauce. Wowza!
Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Talk about comfort food. This is the pure definition. Thankfully fat doesn’t make you fat so you can eat this at parties and not…