Sweet Potato Medallions with Candied Bacon - Gluten Free
Everything is better with bacon, right? How about candied bacon with dark balsamic reduction? Traditionally at Thanksgiving everyone makes the casserole of canned sweet potatoes with maple syrup and mini marshmallows on top. Not in my house, I like things different and it's all about that perfect bite. That bite has to be sweet, salty, have texture, and bring about an involuntary mmmmmmmmmm. Sweet potatoes have to be included for Thanksgiving but I wanted a new and creat
Is it Done Yet?
Nothing worse than taking a roast out of the oven only to find the ends are well done and the middle is raw. I live by my meat thermometer and don't care much for the digital one. The old-fashioned one where it shows you the range for beef, chicken, and lamb works fine for me. These are general temperatures and after a few trials and errors, you'll find what your family likes. This is what the USDA recommends: Beef, Pork, Veal & Lamb Steaks, chops, roasts145 °F (62.8
Spiked Raspberry Lemonade
This is my favorite time of the year. Summer's hot days are here and my raspberries bushes are in full bloom. The bushes are yielding...
Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
I can justify this delish dessert by saying "it's fruit after all, that's good for you!" Somehow I think once you add the cheesecake...
Chicken Waldorf Salad (low calorie)
This is a fun way to use leftover chicken breast and salad from last night's dinner. This satisfies my sweet tooth, naturally, and adds...
Pistachio Cream - Lower Sugar
My relatives in Sicily are very proud of me for using pistachios. Sicily, particularly the area around Bronte near Mount Etna, is...
Sicilian Caponata (eggplant stew)
Eggplant caponata, a Sicilian sweet-and-sour vegetable stew, has origins in Sicily. Originally, it was made with fish but evolved to...
Avocado Fries
Serve this with a side of brown rice and you have a wonderful, meatless meal. This is a fast dinner to make on a Friday during Lent....
Pizzagaina - Easter Meat Pie
The aroma of pizzagaina baking brings back memories of Easter past. We always had a few Easter pies at our table, but this was always my...
Italian Waffle w/Cassata (cannoli cream)
Happy National Waffle Day! Of course I had to put my spin on this fun holiday. Craving something sweet but don't want to spend a lot of...
