[caption id="attachment_319" align="aligncenter" width="523"] Caramel Biscotti[/caption] Biscotti is amazing but I would say the crunch of it is an acquired taste. When I was growing up, I was a fan of soft chewy cookies and sugar cookies were my favorite. Very opposite of what a biscotti...
[caption id="attachment_308" align="aligncenter" width="523"] S'mores Fudge Pots[/caption] "You're killing me smalls. These are s'mores stuff. Pay attention. First, you take the graham. You stick the chocolate on the graham. Then, you roast the mallow. When the mallow's flamin' you stick it on the chocolate. Then, you...
[caption id="attachment_280" align="aligncenter" width="523"] Chicken Marsala Ravioli[/caption] I grew up working as a catering server. One dish that was always popular for parties was Chicken Marsala. The distinct taste of the Marsala wine paired perfectly with the chicken, mushrooms, etc. was a dish worth remembering. Here,...
[caption id="attachment_291" align="aligncenter" width="418"] Pistachio Chicken Burgers[/caption] In honor of National Pistachio Day, we are incorporating pistachios into one of America's all-time favorites: the burger. We are not making just a classic American Burger however, we are making a burger with ingredients that pair best with...
[caption id="attachment_270" align="aligncenter" width="523"] Maple Bacon Pear Salad topped with Arugla[/caption] I grew to love the combination of maple and bacon ever since I was a kid and the maple syrup on my pancakes would ooze over onto the bacon side of my plate. The salty...
[caption id="attachment_262" align="aligncenter" width="523"] Sweet Potato Tater Tots[/caption] Tater tots serve as a great snack. This easy to eat finger food can be served up with breakfast or as a light snack during the afternoon. These tots are made of sweet potato and have a light...
[caption id="attachment_237" align="aligncenter" width="523"] Goat Cheese Quiche[/caption] I am a huge fan of brunch and brunch items. Here, I've made quiche tartlets composed of goat cheese, roasted red pepper, spinach, and topped with parmesan cheese. The crust has a bit of sweetness to it as I...
[caption id="attachment_250" align="aligncenter" width="523"] Honey Almond Ravioli[/caption] The month of February always brings on an air of love weather you want it or not. With Valentine's day coming up I wanted to experiment with sweet dishes. This one is great if you plan on staying in...
[caption id="attachment_204" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Pistachio Buttercups[/caption] My dad's absolute favorite candy is Reeses peanut butter cups so growing up it wasn't uncommon to find a stash nestled in our refrigerator drawer. They quickly become one of my favorites as well. With my recent discovery of pistachio...
[caption id="attachment_182" align="alignleft" width="225"] Pistachio Butter[/caption] I grew up on skippy. Started out as a creamy skippy peanut butter lover then graduated to the chunky kind. As I got older and started to develop a more sophisticated palate, I ventured off into trying almond butter. Almond butter...