I was a tad apprehensive to try making sushi at home, having heard rumors that chefs trained for decades to become consummate professionals. Imagine my excitement when I found that… Read more Cucumber, Carrot, and Avocado Sushi Roll with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce →
Move over tomato and basil! These are some seriously tasty bruschetta. They’re unique, simple to prepare and super tasty. Even better, there’s such a great variety- there’s something creamy, something… Read more Summer Bruschetta →
For a traditional Irish Tea befitting St. Patrick’s Day, I decorate my kitchen table with my green and white fine china. I also found several cake stands in various shades… Read more A Traditional Irish Tea: An Array of Tea Sandwiches, Potato Leek Soup, and Irish Soda Bread →
I was always intrigued by the idea of making cheese fondue but I never worked up the momentum until I saw an absolutely gorgeous photo of fondue and all its… Read more Cheese Fondue with Sauvignon Blanc, Swiss, and Gruyere →
I absolutely love warm spinach dip but unfortunately, I am not a fan of artichokes, so it has been difficult to find a recipe for this party standby that I… Read more Warm Spinach and Caramelized Onion Dip →
I could not care less about sports. That being said, Super Bowl snacks are delightful. Chicken wings, spinach dip, fried mozzarella sticks, chips and salsa- I love them all. But… Read more Super Bowl Nachos →
My mom is renowned for her grilled cheese sandwiches. I am not exaggerating here. Truly, making grilled cheese is an art form. Her sandwiches are an amalgamation of melted swiss… Read more Grilled Ham and Cheese with Sliced Apple and Fig Preserves →
This very retro appetizer remains one of the most requested recipes in our family’s portfolio. My dad would make these every year around Christmas time. As a kid, they were… Read more Drunken Dogs →