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 …

My husband and I recently went to a dinner party where the hostess served the most amazing meatballs I have ever had. They were exceptional. She was kind enough to give us the recipe, which deserves to be shared. Since these meatballs require a little more work and preparation, you would serve them along side risotto, mashed potatoes or fresh pasta.

This is a wonderful cornbread recipe and so easy.  The jalapeno pepper really makes the taste more interesting and the cheddar cheese keeps the bread moist and delicious.  This is a great side dish for chili, soup (try Taco Soup or Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder), or any mexican dish.

In a large bowl, combine:
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
In a separate smaller bowl, combine:
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup milk
1 stick melted butter
Using a wooden spoon, stir the wet ingredients into the dry …

Our friend, Kirsten, makes these stuffed green chilies as an appetizer when we get together for dinner parties.  My husband absolutely loves them and you will too because they are so easy and delicious.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Slit and rinse:
1 can (28oz.) of Ortega whole green chili
Make sure to remove all seeds and allow chilies to drain on paper towels.  Meanwhile, on a cutting board, slice  8oz. of Monterey Jack cheese into long wedges small enough to fit into chilies.
Arrange chilies in a shallow casserole dish, filling each chili …

This is a great cheese dip for chips or steamed vegetables, like broccoli.  So easy to make and perfect for large crowds or parties, such as a Superbowl celebration.
In a large skillet, heat one tablespoon of oil and cook over medium heat.  Once oil is warm, add:
1 onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
Once onion is soft and garlic is golden, reduce heat to low and add:
1 can (16oz) chopped tomatoes, drained
2 cans (4oz) chopped green chiles, drained
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Stir occasionally and keep heat on lowest setting or simmer.  Meanwhile, in …