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[5 Sep 2011 | One Comment | ]
Starting Your Day Off Right: Rasberry Corn Muffins

This recipe celebrates natural, fresh ingredients and the pure enjoyment of a healthy start to your day.

[16 Aug 2011 | 2 Comments | ]
Lemonade Chicken and Bacardi Hand-Shaken Daiquiri

This is such a wonderful chicken dish because it is both salty and a little bit sweet. Whether you are having a BBQ, picnic or party this chicken dish goes wonderfully with the Bacardi Hand-Shaken Daiquiri cocktail.

[15 Feb 2011 | One Comment | ]
Creme Brulee French Toast

I made this french toast for my family on Valentine’s Day and they all loved it. It is a perfect recipe to make the night before a busy morning!

[31 Aug 2010 | No Comment | ]

These pancakes are so delicious you don’t even need to have anything on them. You can add more or less chocolate chips depending upon your sweet tooth!

[15 Jun 2010 | One Comment | ]

This is a wonderful twist on fruit salad. A more classic and sophisticated fruit salad with the refreshing flavor of mint and smooth creamy goat cheese. A great side dish for dinner cook-outs or afternoon picnics.
Remove peel and seeds from 1 Cantaloupe or Honeydew Melon, discard. Cut melon into 1/2-in. Chunks. Arrange on lg. plate. Drizzle 1 Tbsp fresh lime or lemon juice and 1 Tbsp. extra virgin oil over melon, then sprinkle with 1/8 tsp. salt. Scatter 2 oz. fresh goat cheese, crumbled, and 2 Tbsp. fresh …

[4 Apr 2010 | No Comment | ]
Quiche Lorraine

I made this for Easter brunch and it was amazing. It was savory and rich without being heavy. You can add in additional vegetables, such as a chopped Roma tomato or 1/2 bag chopped cooked spinach for more color, but then it is no longer a traditional quiche “Lorraine”.

[7 Oct 2009 | No Comment | ]

This is a decedent dish that is very easy to make.  It great for a dinner party or special occasion dinner.
Preheat oven to broil.  Generously brush four salmon fillets (about 1-1 1/2 pounds) with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place on a baking sheet.  Place in oven and bake for about 10-15 minutes or salmon is flaky and cooked through.
While salmon is cooking, in a small skillet, over medium-high heat:
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
8 large sage leaves
Cook leaves for about 4 minutes or until crisp.  Remove leaves to …

[9 Aug 2009 | One Comment | ]
Recipe for Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

My husband and I recently celebrated our fifth anniversary at the Four Seasons and we had the most wonderful breakfast of lemon ricotta pancakes. I have been trying different recipes in hopes of duplicating our delicious breakfast and think this recipe is perfect. These pancakes are so light and sweet. They will easily become a breakfast favorite.

[11 Jun 2009 | No Comment | ]
Pear, Avocado and Gorgonzola Salad

The pear, avocado and gorgonzola salad is a great salad! The pear and Gorgonzola cheese compliment each other so deliciously. This is a great starter salad or you could put grilled chicken or shrimp on top and make it into a meal.

[14 Apr 2009 | No Comment | ]
Bacon and Egg Tart

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 …