Chicken Marsala Over Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and Sautéed Spinach Chicken Marsala is a family favorite. It’s delicious and has a restaurant quality about it. It has a luxurious presentation when in fact it’s simply chicken and potatoes. To guarantee perfection use homemade chicken stock. It really makes a difference. I try to keep my homemade chicken stock in my freezer at all times. When I have bones left over from a rotisserie chicken, I will […]
Huevos Rancheros Friday night was Bunco night, and my turn to host and cook for twelve woman. I made tortilla soup and enchilada stacks for everyone. We washed it down with Palomas and had a much needed fun girls night. The morning after, leftovers are such a welcomed gift after a long night. I woke up opened the refrigerator and saw leftover enchilada sauce from the stacks and tortilla strips from the soup. I could make chilequiles […]
GUACAMOLE WITH GRILLED CORN AND COTIJA CHEESE MANGO MARGARITA WITH TAJIN Labor Day is the perfect day to keep everything simple. Guacamole and a refreshing margarita sounds perfect on a hot day like today. Let’s put our feet up and sip on this cocktail and dig into the creamy, delicious guacamole. For years I’ve been asked to make guacamole and mango margaritas for family occasions. Now the recipe is yours. You will be the […]
SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD WITH LEMON CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE This summer my family vacationed in Maui. It was our second trip to the island, and we decided to stay in a condo rather than a hotel resort. It was definitely the right decision for a cook. I had an incredible modern kitchen with all the amenities a cook could ask for, and not to mention an ocean view from the kitchen. Everyday I couldn’t wait to wake […]
Fiery Fish Stew How do you honor the best Father in the world? You make him whatever he wants. He asked for Cioppino this year. If you have never had Cioppino, it’s a spicy tomato and wine based fish stew. If you love seafood, this is a dream dinner. This recipe can be tailored with your favorite seafood. Cioppino is surprisingly easy to make. It’s all in the prep and timing. Prep time- 20 minutes Cook time- […]
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