Appetizer: Aged Cheese and White Wine

Aged Cheese and White Wine: (picture from Southernliving.com ) Brie, cheddar, Pecorino Romano, Parmesan Reggiano and Stilton would be a nice...

Appetizer: Mango & Arugula wrapped in Prosciutto

Mango & Arugula wrapped in Prosciutto: (recipe from southernliving.com ) mango, thinly slices arugula (2-3 leaves per wrap) thin slices ...

Bolognese Recipe

Bolognese Recipe: (Ina Garten Recipe) 2 tablespoons good olive oil, plus extra to cook the pasta 1 pound lean ground sirloin 4 teaspoons min...

Parmesan Crisps

Parmesan Crisps: 3 cups Parmesan Reggiano cheese, grated (use the zester side of your cheese grater) Optional: red pepper flakes Preheat you...

Prosciutto Asparagus Spirals

Prosciutto Asparagus Spirals: 1 package Puffed Pastry Sheets (Pepperridge Farm) 6 tbsp garlic and herb spreadable goat cheese, softend 8 sli...

Mini Low Fat Brownies

Mini Low Fat Brownies: 1/2 cup cocoa 1 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 1/2 tsp brewed coffee (or vanilla...

Split Pea Soup

Split Pea Soup: (Recipe and Picture by Ina Garten ) 1 cup chopped yellow onions 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/8 cup good olive oil 1/2 teaspoon ...

Clams Casino with Pancetta

Clams Casino with Pancetta: (Recipe and picture from myrecipes.com) 3/4 cup finely diced pancetta 2 tbsp dry white wine 1/3 cup finely d...

Crunchy Baked Pork Chops

Crunchy Baked Pork Chops: (Recipe and Picture from smittenkitchen.com ) 4 boneless center-cut pork chops, 6 to 8 ounces each, 3/4 to 1 inch ...

Granola & Fruit Parfaits

Granola & Fruit Parfaits: (picture from yumsugar.com ) Kellogg's low fat granola cereal without raisins  nonfat peach yogurt fresh r...

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore: (recipe and picture from health.com ) 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 (4-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken- breast halves 3/4 te...

The Perfect Meat Balls

The Perfect Meat Balls: 1 pound ground beef (80/20 Chuck Ground Beef) 3/4 cup bread crumbs (dry day old french bread or croutons will work) ...

Stuffed Bell Peppers, Two Ways

Stuffed Bell Peppers, Two Ways: Vegetarian: Couscous-Stuffed Peppers: 1 large red and 1 large yellow pepper 1 cup canned Italian stewed toma...

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cones

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cones: sugar cones 1 quart chocolate ice cream 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 tbsp of Crisco, divided ...

Grilled Chicken with Mustard-Tarragon Sauce

Grilled Chicken with Mustard-Tarragon Sauce: Recipe and photos by For the Love of Cooking Adapted recipe from Cooking Light October 2009 2 b...

Caramelized Onion Crostini

Caramelized Onion Crostini: Recipe and photos by For the Love of Cooking Adapted recipe from Tyler's Ultimate   2 tbsp butter 1 tsp oliv...

California Sushi Rolls

California Sushi Rolls: 3 1/3 cups sushi rice (or "sticky" rice) 5 1/3 tbsp sushi vinegar 10 sheets seaweed , halved 1/2 lb cooked...

Filet Mignon

Filet Mignon (grilled, or pan seared and oven roasted): Grilling: Start by seasoning the steaks with your favorite steak rub or your own bl...

Crossant Sandwiches with Homemade Honey Mustard Sauce

Crossant Sandwiches with Homemade Honey Mustard Sauce: crossants deli-style, roast beef or oven roasted chicken or turkey, thinly sliced pro...

Roasted Red Grapes & Pancetta Salad with a Goat Cheese Vinaigrette

Roasted Red Grapes & Pancetta Salad with a Goat Cheese Vinaigrette: three 1/4 inch sliced pancetta rounds (pieces), cubed/chopped into s...

Three Cheese Fondue

Three Cheese Fondue: 1 cup white wine, sauvignon blanc (or a dry wine) 1/2 garlic clove, minced 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp all-purpose flour 7 ou...