I have to admit. I L.O.V.E. Valentine's Day. Perhaps it's the hopeless romantic in me or the fact that I'm married to a guy that is ALWAYS full of surprises, no matter what day of the year it is. After 19 years together, it's more of a challenge to find the perfect gifts to exchange. This year, I ... READ the POST
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp with Lemon Garlic Butter
I just had one of those "OMG I FORGOT TO POST THIS" moments and although I'm knee deep in Rosh Hashanah prep I'm bringing you a recipe that's furthest thing from traditional Jewish fare ever. Now, posting this the day before the start of the Jewish New Year is going to definitely garner me a seat ... READ the POST
Mediterranean Chicken Caponata
(This post is sponsored by President's Choice. I used their PC Black Label Caponata to make this delicious one skillet Mediterranean Chicken !)I’ve been on a serious fast food kick lately. And I don’t mean eating the food that actually comes from a “fast food” restaurant. What I’m referring to are ... READ the POST
Green Beans Almondine
Is it Amandine or Almondine? Let me explain. Amandine is a culinary term demonstrating a garnish of almonds. Dishes that include an "amandine" are usually cooked with butter and seasonings, then sprinkled with whole or flaked, toasted almonds. Just to clarify, the term is often spelled ... READ the POST
Cranberry Lemon Cinnamon Croll
I know what you're thinking. This is bad for you and yes, you're right, however sometimes bad is really, really good. But really? This is sheer unadulterated sugary bliss in a skillet and it's just fine to have once in a while when you're not trying to fit into anything you have in your ... READ the POST
One Pan Lemon Chicken with Brussel Sprouts
I'm sorry but it's hard. Every week I go through the same drudgery. What to do for an easy weeknight meal? And what about all those pots, pans and utensils? Wash and dry, wash and dry, wash and dry. Ugh MAKE IT STOP! That's why this one pan meal is so great I'm just going to refer to it as ... READ the POST