Italian Recipes To Cook In The Month Of January

It is cold this week in the South- really cold. Here are a few of my warming recipes for the week. Spicy Olive Tapenade This recipe is a delicious side to a bowl of soup. Ingredients 2 garlic cloves 2 teaspoons orange zest ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 cups kalamata olives, pitted 1 […] … Continue reading Italian Recipes To Cook In The Month Of January

Lucky Foods For The New Year

Around the world, people eat certain foods thought to symbolize good fortune when the new year arrives. Here are a few recipes guaranteed to make you feel lucky. Happy New Year. Pulled Pork Sandwiches Pork, thanks to its rich fat content, symbolizes wealth and prosperity. 12 servings Dry Rub: 3 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon […] via … Continue reading Lucky Foods For The New Year

Late Summer Cookout

Making a BBQ dinner for friends is a great way to entertain, especially if the weather cooperates. I enjoy having guests for dinner and I usually plan my menu with dishes that can be prepared ahead of time. That way I am able to spend time with friends rather than doing a lot of food […] … Continue reading Late Summer Cookout

Cooking The Mediterranean Countries-Italy

The Mediterranean countries utilize many of the same ingredients but each country has a unique way of creating recipes with those same ingredients. So far in this series, I have written about Mediterranean cuisine in general and in the countries of Portugal, Spain and France. This series continues with the country of Italy. The Mediterranean […] … Continue reading Cooking The Mediterranean Countries-Italy

Taco Party

Planning a taco party is a great way to entertain. Much of the organization can be done in advance and guests can serve themselves. Offer options for toppings and sides that you think will appeal to your guests. If you know someone is vegetarian, then plan a vegetable filling along with fish and meat […] via … Continue reading Taco Party