We just had dinner at my good friend Kelly’s house and this is the dish she made for us.  This Moroccan dish was exotic and delicious, plus it is so easy to make because it all goes into the crock pot.  This chicken dish goes wonderfully with couscous.
In a slow cooker, layer:
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1 inch pieces)
2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced
4 large carrots, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 dried apricots, coasely chopped
In a medium bowl, whisk together:
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons …

I love scallops and this is a great way to prepare them.  It’s a simple recipe and very fresh taste.  You can make these scallops as a starter course or as the main course.

In a small bowl, combine:
20 grape or cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
In a large skillet, over medium heat, add:
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 tablespoon of butter
Once butter has melted into oil, add:
1 cup chanterelle mushrooms, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Allow to …

I prepared this tart for Easter brunch this year and it turned out so beautifully and was delicious.  The flaky and buttery tart complimented the bacon and egg perefectly.  This would be a great dish to serve for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day brunch or a bridal or baby shower.
Thaw one sheet of puff pastry dough according to the directions on the package (you can find puff pastry sheets in the freezer section of the grocery store).  Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Once puff pastry sheet has thawed, on a lightly …

My friend Tina, who is an amazing cook, just sent me this wonderful recipe for feta cheese and spinach rice.  It is a very easy recipe but is so flavorful and full of great vegetables.  Since this dish has a Mediterranean flair because of the feta cheese, spinach, and tomatoes, this is a great side dish to serve along side Herb Crusted Roasted Rack of Lamb.
In a large saucepan, over medium, add:
3 tablespoons olive oil
Once oil is warm, add:
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring …