Recipes

Let’s start with how much I love Tequila🥳 This Tequila Honey Bee 🐝 is a riff on the classic Bee’s Knees (gin, lemon juice, honey) swapping in reposado tequila with a touch of mezcal. The agave-forward drink has sweet and tart elements that should appeal to fans of the gin-based classic as well as Margarita drinkers looking […]

I love these Peach and Prosciutto Appetizer Skewers. These tasty little bites are one of my all time favorites appetizers. These peach skewers are easy, super-tasty and fun. You can eat them piece by piece but I recommend that you just pop the whole skewer in your mouth and pull all four ingredients of at the […]

Wondering what to do with that can of hearts of palm This tangy hearts of palm salad is fresh, light and really out of the ordinary. It’s loaded with fresh citrus and a simple citrusy vinaigrette. Make this as a starter salad to a special meal. If you’ve never tried hearts of palm, it actually […]

Here’s my super-juicy, super-easy Baby Back Ribs recipe with a cajun rib rub that will knock your socks off! Yeah that’s right I’ll go toe to toe with anyones Baby Back Ribs recipe and come out winning every time! Oh, hell yah, I’m bragging “fo sho”! Trust.. you want this recipe! Here’s the good part, I don’t cook mine on the grill, […]

Lobster Rolls on Martha’s Vineyard are a must during the summer and i ate so many while on the island that I decided that once I returned home I would make my own Ali in the Valley style lobster rolls which means… make it just as yummy but easier to execute. Let’s do this! Me grubbing […]

Arugula (known as rocket in Europe), is a leafy green cruciferous vegetable that looks similar to spinach but has a fresh, peppery taste. Arugula is high in fiber, folate, phytochemicals and antioxidants, similar to broccoli, Kale and Brussel Sprouts. This is an easy and refreshing recipe for an arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette. This simple salad is so perfect […]

Roasted Cauliflower topped with a fresh and vibrant Pesto sauce is simply a delicious recipe. A great healthy side dish to serve alongside steak, roasted chicken, or any main course. Want to make it easy to eat your veggies This Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower is so irresistible, you’ll find yourself inhaling bites off the baking sheet […]

I love me some Mediterranean Baked Cod! There’s something about baked fish dinners that always wins. They’re easy, quick, light and super delicious! Today’s oven baked fish is loaded with flavors of the Mediterranean and it’s a simplified version of a classic dish. One quick trick is to preheat the baking pan with the olive […]

This bright & fresh artichoke salad is abundant in vegetables & Italian herbs! Each bite is filled with marinated artichokes, roasted red peppers, and paired with a simple herbed vinaigrette.

Popsicles in Wine! A Colorful, Bubbly Adult Dessert! A popsicle-wine cocktail. These gorgeous drinks are foolproof to assemble, and they look quite elegant too. Have your wine and eat it, too. Summertime is here, it’s sunny and warm and this little wine popsicle treat is perfect for any adult 4th of July party! Let’s call these […]

This Summertime Peach Fruit Salad is one that I make every time I entertain during the summer months. It’s the perfect side dish to accompany grilled chicken, salmon or a yummy hamburger. The best part of this recipe though is that it’s completely customizable, so if you feel like adding other berries or fruit, you […]