Ladies Luncheon – Great in the Spring, Summer and early Fall

Ladies Luncheon – Great in the Spring, Summer and early Fall

A delicious luncheon of Honey Chicken Salad, Fresh fruit and Lemon Blueberry Poundcake that can be made ahead. A few weeks ago, my sister and I hosted a group of friends for a luncheon at my mother’s house. It was an unusually warm fall day 

Honey Chicken Salad with Craisins & Pecans

Honey Chicken Salad with Craisins & Pecans

This delicious salad has a hint of sweetness from the honey, some crunch from the celery and pecans and a little pucker from the Raisins. Serve with croissants or bread and some cut fruit for a luncheon

OKTOBERFEST- A Fall Tradition

OKTOBERFEST- A Fall Tradition

Oktoberfest is an annual festival in Munich, Germany, held over a two-week period and ending on the first Sunday in October. The festival originated on October 12, 1810, in celebration of the marriage of the crown prince of Bavaria, who later became King Louis I, to 

Dinner 17: Mouthwatering Steak, Poutine and Roasted Broccoli

Dinner 17: Mouthwatering Steak, Poutine and Roasted Broccoli

A delicious grilled cut of steak, paired with Poutine (a delicious mountain of gravy and cheese curd covered fries) and a bowl full of slightly crispy peppery roasted broccoli is sure to satisfy everyone gathering at your table. Winter is a time to hunker down 

Making Creamy Homemade Ricotta Cheese from scratch

Making Creamy Homemade Ricotta Cheese from scratch

Have you ever made Ricotta Cheese from scratch? It is so easy and 100% worth the time it takes. With just a few ingredients you can have a batch of the most delicious ricotta that you have ever tasted. Remember a time where you devoured 

Chicken and Ricotta Meatball Soup

Chicken and Ricotta Meatball Soup

A one-pot soup that is a welcome treat anytime throughout the year. Just add some sourdough bread on the side for a complete and comforting meal.

Made from scratch Ricotta Cheese from four simple ingredients

Made from scratch Ricotta Cheese from four simple ingredients

Making Homemade Ricotta Cheese couldn’t be easier. It is four easy to find ingredients and about 30 minutes of active time to create a cheese product that is so delectably delicious. Why not make your own? Tip to buying your milk and cream. . . 

Last minute meal for a busy day!

Last minute meal for a busy day!

How many times have you looked at the clock and it is 6PM and there is NO dinner simmering away happily on the stove? For me, it happens about once a week. What you need is a few ingredients in your pantry that can be 

Dinner 16: Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce and Mango Rice

Dinner 16: Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce and Mango Rice

This meal features a marinated and basted Beef Satay served with a Peanut Dipping Sauce. It is accompanied by an aromatic and sweet Mango Sticky Rice and a simple side of steamed Sugar Snap Peas. It all comes together in about an hour. The Beef 

Dinner 15: Grilled Honey-Sriracha Chicken Thighs with brown rice and Spinach Salad

Dinner 15: Grilled Honey-Sriracha Chicken Thighs with brown rice and Spinach Salad

Grilled Honey-Sriracha Chicken Thighs – Brown Rice – Spinach salad with hot bacon dressing Sriracha Chicken Thighs is the ultimate make ahead entre, because this one needs to marinate at least overnight! PREP AHEAD: The day BEFORE serving the Chicken meal, make the marinade, add