Brown Butter Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread with Honey Glaze

THE BEST Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread which can be formed as a cake or as muffins. This cornbread has a rich, savory flavor with a touch of sweetness. For this recipe, I use fine ground polenta instead of cornmeal for a better texture, sharp cheddar, and chili brown butter for a deeper flavor. Serve this cornbread […]

Oatmeal Raisin Maple Bourbon Cookies with Maple Syrup Glaze

Oatmeal Raisin Maple Bourbon Cookies with Maple Syrup Glaze is mom’s old-fashioned homemade Christmas cookie with a modern upgrade of pure Vermont maple syrup. Yes it’s a mouthful to say, but the recipe is easy to make, and I guarantee that these chewy mouthfuls will be a Christmas gift for your taste buds. GET THE […]

Fig Vodka Martini Recipe

Fig Vodka Martini is a unique mixture of vodka, triple sec, apple and lime juices, and Navarino Icons Fig Marmalade, but you can use any high quality fig jam or marmalade. If you love figs, you will love this easy cocktail. If you don’t like figs, or think they don’t belong in cocktails, read our […]

Homemade Goat Cheese & Raspberry Jalapeño Ice Cream

Goat Cheese & Raspberry Jalapeño Ice Cream is a winning combination of sweet fruity flavors and a bit of heat. The base of this gourmet ice cream is heavenly and creamy with the flavor of goat cheese, and we use Raz-Pepper (Raspberry Jalapeno) Preserves to infuse some sweetness, fruitiness and hint of heat.  GET THE […]

Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Tuna, Artichoke & Sun-dried Tomatoes

Mediterranean Orzo Salad is a great make-ahead summer pasta recipe with Italian flavors like artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, orzo pasta, and high-quality tuna. All these wonderful ingredients are mixed together with a light and lemony Dijon Mustard Dressing. GET THE RECIPE Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Tuna, Artichoke & Sun-dried Tomatoes submitted by Spoonabilities

Summer Antipasto Salad in a Jar

Summer Antipasto Salad in a Jar is a great meal prep idea for your busy week. With five different variations, you can take this salad to work every day of the week, or keep for easy week-night dinners. This salad recipe is the perfect candidate for barbecues, potlucks or parties anytime of the year. It’s […]

Grilled Corn Zucchini Orzo Salad with Goat Cheese & Seared Scallops

This Grilled Corn Zucchini Orzo Salad with Goat Cheese is inspired by a recipe from Food & Wine Magazine. To take the salad to the next level, I added a buttery pan-seared scallops and cilantro micro greens. Completing this salad is the light and creamy roasted garlic mayonnaise salad dressing made with one of my […]

Southwest Veggie Quesadillas with Cherry Tomato-Avocado Salsa

Try these Southwest Veggie Quesadillas for an insanely easy, delicious, and hardy week-night dinner. Stuffed with skillet-charred corn & zucchini, black beans, and Fiery Jack Shredded Cheese, these quesadillas are then topped with scallions, cilantro and cherry tomato-avocado salsa. Perfect for a “Meatless Monday” dinner. GET THE RECIPE Southwest Veggie Quesadillas with Cherry Tomato-Avocado Salsa […]

Gourmet Dominican Chimichurri Hamburger

Dominican Chimichurri Hamburger is traditional Dominican street food. The gourmet burger patties are made with homemade ground short ribs, beef chuck & beef brisket, and seasoned with Dominican flavors. This flavorful Dominican burger is topped with grilled tomatoes, red onions and shredded cabbage and a big spoonful of the Dominican special pink sauce. GET THE […]

Cauliflower Crust Pizza with Artichokes and Roasted Red Pepper

This delicious and crispy Cauliflower Crust Pizza has a delightful Italian flavor. Made with pizza sauce, baby artichokes and roasted red pepper by Flora Fine Foods, and topped with a cheesy layer of mozzarella, aromatic Dominican oregano, and fresh watercress and cilantro leaves, all dressed in a lemony vinaigrette for a fresh, herby taste. Add […]