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I love bread salads in the summer. I remember tasting my first one on vacation in Seattle one summer. The crisp vegetables paired with the toasty croutons topped with a light dressing. So good. You can find the recipe over here along with ideas for 6 sizzling summer parties. Host a soccer viewing party and…
Summer brings a bounty of fresh fruit. The ripe juicy peaches and tomatoes combine with mozzarella to create a lovely summer salad. This is a popular salad in my summer cooking classes. Sometimes we grilled bread and use burrata cheese as the base for a Peach and Heirloom Tomato bruschetta. My goal is to savor…
These days I am cooking more in a commercial kitchen than at home. I thought it would be fun to share some of the class recipes and creations with you. We are starting with a starter. Greet your guests with a Red Pepper Shooters with Cilantro Pesto at your next summer shindig. Bursting with flavor…
Macarons just make me happy. It appears I am not alone on this! They are delicate, a little crunchy and sweet. My niece and I love to make them. She feels like Fancy Nancy when they come out of the oven. Recently I made Vanilla Bean Macarons filled with a fresh raspberry buttercream. Once you…
I am finally getting around to sharing my Caprese Pizza with you. It has been a whirlwind of a few weeks full of dental issues, many deadlines and a quick trip to New York. I can’t wait to share more about my trip later this week. I made this pizza a few weeks ago with…
Mother’s Day is tomorrow and I wanted to share a few ideas that you can do today for both quick but treasured gifts and a make ahead brunch. As a contributor for Coupons.com I am sharing ideas for affordable parties and DIY crafts. I love it. Coupons.com has so many great ways to save. I…
I have been blessed to be a part of a food blogging community here in Southern California. Our Food Bloggers Los Angeles group is a large and thriving community. I was excited to be part of their first e-book on a favorite food – mac and cheese! The book features 30 recipes and the best…
Ojai Pixie Tangerines are these little gems that only come around once a year. This Pixie Tangerine salad is simple to highlight their sweet tart flavor. It is light and perfect for celebrating spring. They are only around from March to May. These little gems come from Ojai, a sleepy little town about an hour…
Farro is quickly becoming a favorite meal staple. You have to try this Sriracha Honey Chicken Bowl. It is a little sweet and a little spicy. Chicken, red peppers and onion coated in a Sriracha honey glaze on top of a bowl of farro. When I am teaching team building classes I often eat my…
I am not a huge sports fan. You may have noticed. But I love gathering my favorite people together and guys love to eat while watching sports. These BBQ Chicken Stacked Enchiladas are a game day favorite. This year my nephews were all into March Madness. It was fun to see them follow the games…
The rub is the key to this recipe. The class recipe includes pepper, salt, and garlic. My nephews are growing boys who are currently caught up in their first March Madness. They are basketball players and love watching all the games. These days the most popular request for my Friday night dinners is meat and…