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Happy National Chocolate Month – Mole Enchiladas!

Happy National Chocolate Month – Mole Enchiladas!

I had a blast sharing Mole Enchiladas with fun host Christine on 11 Alive's Atlanta and Company this week! Easy, Fast and Fun Mole Sauce topping Enchiladas that you stuff with your favorite ingredients. Click HERE to check out the video! February is the Chocolate...

Celebrate Chocolate Month with an EASY YUMMY FUN Chocolate Truffle!

Celebrate Chocolate Month with an EASY YUMMY FUN Chocolate Truffle!

Just because Valentine's was last week doesn't mean you can't have chocolate - Happy Chocolate Month! Toast to the rich taste of these yummy truffles with a glass of Rosa Regale from Banfi. The Brachetto d'Acqui grape is the perfect partner to chocolate. Deep Dark...

Hot and Spicy Cornbread

Hot and Spicy Cornbread

In my kitchen, we love hot and spicy food - so each year when the holiday rolls around, I find a way to celebrate. What holiday you ask? Of course its International Hot and Spicy Food Day held on the 16th of January. Here's this year's winner from our hot and spicy...

What is an Aioli – and How to Make One

What is an Aioli – and How to Make One

Aioli means “garlic and oil” in ancient Catalan/Provencal languages – and that’s the two primary ingredients in this lovely, rich sauce. It’s served up in Mediterranean Spain, Southern France - Provence and Southern Italy – Calabria and Sicily. I often see it with as...

Black Baked Beans – An Easy and Flavorful Side!

Black Baked Beans – An Easy and Flavorful Side!

Baked Beans are a traditional side for tailgates and cook outs, here’s a version made with one of America’s favorite legumes – black beans. I've made this twist on baked beans for about 10 years now - and whenever they are served up, people love them! One of the last...

Atlanta & Co – Super Summer Salads!

Atlanta & Co – Super Summer Salads!

Loved appearing on Atlanta & CO today to share some yummy, easy and fun summer salads - using the best of the season's produce! Here's the recipes for the two salads. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do! Thanks for joining me in my kitchen. If you like recipes...

Finger Lakes Riesling Camp – Eugenia by Dr Frank

Finger Lakes Riesling Camp – Eugenia by Dr Frank

Some of you may know that I am participating in the Finger Lakes Riesling camp this spring. Wine Camp, doesn’t that sound fun? Wish it could have been in person, but this camp has gone virtual and me and my fellow campers signed on yesterday to enjoy wines with the...

Burger Madness – Three Yummy and Easy Burgers Made without Meat!

Burger Madness – Three Yummy and Easy Burgers Made without Meat!

Dietician Shayna and Healthy Chef Partyologist Nancy Waldeck collaborate on three burger recipes that rock! Shayna kicks us off with an intro and some cute taste testers! Click HERE to see the Video! Chef Nancy Shows Us the Yummy Mediterranean Inspired Lentil Burgers!...

Thai Style Lettuce Wraps with Three Ingredient Peanut Sauce

Thai Style Lettuce Wraps with Three Ingredient Peanut Sauce

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7RlQH6NXlM If you're tired of the same old dinner - and takeout is getting expensive and boring - here's a solution. So Easy, so fast and so delicious! Plus dinner always more fun when you make it at the table. I actually make a more...

Two Super Easy and Wildly Delicious JAR Salad Dressings

Two Super Easy and Wildly Delicious JAR Salad Dressings

Are you getting tired of the same old dressings - out of the fridge door or delivered? Its time to shake up your taste buds by making these easy and delicious dressings yourself! Why would you want to do this? ONE - You control the ingredients, no soybean oil, veg oil...

Creamy and Delicious Black Bean Hummus

Creamy and Delicious Black Bean Hummus

Here’s the easiest ever way to make a quick dip that everyone will love. So easy in fact that you can have the kids help you make it! It makes the most of an avocado by including it in a dip to make the dip creamy and delicious. Let’s face it - a serving of avocado is...

Celebrate Sicily Day Eight: Perfect Sicilian Street Food, Arancini!

Celebrate Sicily Day Eight: Perfect Sicilian Street Food, Arancini!

Isn't he wonderful? That's our chef in Enna - making his special arancini for us. We loved him and his incredibly scrumptious rice balls! This is a one-of-a-kind experience in Sicily on a Taste and Savor Tour - like this one coming up in October 2021. CLICK Below TO...

Celebrate Sicily Day Seven: Sicilian Salad Caponata

Celebrate Sicily Day Seven: Sicilian Salad Caponata

You’ll find this type of salad on almost every table in Sicily, everyone has their own recipe. When you see it on a menu, its often called, “caponata siciliana”. My recipe uses roasted veggies, two of which are ubiquitous in Sicily – eggplant and fennel. I’ve included...

Celebrate Sicily Day 6: Pesto alla Trapanese for Dinner!

Celebrate Sicily Day 6: Pesto alla Trapanese for Dinner!

On the weekend, Mike and I love sharing easy dinners in front of a good movie or binge watching a few of our favorite episodes. I often serve up what I call, a “picky” dinner. That’s a meal that’s full of small things to choose as we want them. This Trapanese Pesto is...