VIDEO – How to Make Orechiette with Italian Sausage, Cherry tomatoes and Spinach

I have discovered something about myself and that is that I am an avid imitator of my friends, whether it comes to humor, fashion or food, I enjoy being inspired by others. I am not saying that I don't have an original bone in my body, but sometimes I get tired of my own bones. Yes there are a cachillion recipe sites, cook books and of course the universal recipe monster we call Google, but for me there is nothing better than tasting a friend's amazing food and immediately stealing it. Getting recipes from friends after you have tasted their [...]

By |2018-10-03T09:41:44-04:00April 8th, 2014|
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How to Eat Strawberries with Brown Sugar and Sour Cream – VIDEO

It's strawberry season! I know that nowadays you can get strawberries year round, BUT they don't taste like they do right now. I am not sure what the origin of this recipe is, but I was introduced to it for the first time when I lived in New Mexico in the late 80's. I was told it was a southern thing. If you know, please share. DIRTY STRAWBERRY I remember that the thought of strawberries dipped in sour cream and then brown sugar was not appealing. Boy was I wrong. This is short and sweet because I really [...]

By |2018-10-03T09:42:44-04:00April 3rd, 2014|
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PERFECT LITTLE 15 MINUTE ROASTED POTATO VIDEO

1 Bag fingerling potatoes or Dutch Yellow potatoes 1 T Pimentón de la Vera 1 T garlic powder 1 T onion powder 3 T olive oil Sea Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. HOW Preheat oven or toaster oven to 450 Slice potatoes in half or quarters depending on size. Small cooks faster Mix dry ingredients Toss potatoes with oil, then add dry spices and toss to coat Roast on a foil lined cookie sheet for 15 minutes… check for doneness, roast for an additional 5-10 minutes depending on how brown and crispy you like them. Eat. Dutch yellow [...]

By |2018-10-03T09:43:20-04:00March 26th, 2014|
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The most tender 20 minute Pork Tenderloin

I mention in this video that I seldom hear people speak passionately about pork tenderloin and that is because it is really easy to overcook. Folks are still stuck in the 1800's and think that they will get trichinosis if they under-cook their pork. Watch this video and become a master at roasting pork tenderloin. It is so fast and easy that it will surely become a staple in your kitchen. COCOA RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN I searched high and low for a super simple recipe for cocoa-rubbed tenderloin, but they were all too complicated.Here is what I did: Pre-heat oven [...]

By |2018-10-03T09:43:56-04:00March 18th, 2014|
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NOT-SO-FLAT FLATBREAD VIDEO

Thoughts of this pizza wake me up at night. Kinda sad. I am blessed with a neighbor and amazing friend who is also an incredible cook. She has a chalk board the size of a door with the week's menu written beautifully in colorful chalk, which usually features some form of pancetta, shrimp and cheese. She also has a full-time job and a husband. Dynamo. One day I had nothing to eat and Shannon, the amazing friend, said c'mon over and I will feed you. She presented me with a Lavosh pizza which was inspired by the "Sonny Boy" pizza [...]

By |2018-10-03T09:45:04-04:00March 6th, 2014|
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