Shrimp & Avocado Bruschetta
Holy yumm, take your bruschetta up a notch with this one. I always like toasted ciabatta, this one is topped with an herbed mascarpone, grilled shrimp (or if its cold outside like today in Colorado) or you may… Read More
Category: cooking with the chef
White Chocolate Strawberries
If these strawberries do not scream holidays and bubbles I don’t know what does! They are perfect to serve with a champagne toast to start your party. But they are divine for Sunday Brunch. BASIL SUGAR 1 cup… Read More
Holiday Shrimp Cocktail
Those of you who know me, know that once I traveled in Vietnam I absolutely fell in love with the country, the people and the food. This shrimp cocktail has some great flavors and is a beautiful holiday… Read More
Holiday Panna Cotta
Want a holiday dessert that makes you look like a rock star? Here you go a Vanilla Mascarpone Panna Cotta. Serving it in a small martini glass makes for a beautiful presentation. The pomegranate sauce and fresh mint… Read More
Holiday Appetizer Board
How easy and beautiful is this holiday board? You probably see a theme going on. I put burrata on everything. But when your great great ancestor of a granddaddy is from Andria in Puglia. Yes Andria and Puglia… Read More
Holiday Scones
Tell me these scones would not be perfect for Christmas morning. I originally created these for Valentines, but score…. that they will work great for two holidays. These red velvet and double chocolate (both white & dark) scones… Read More
Holiday Pizza
OK so originally I made the for Valentines Day….. but you know I am thinking this makes a beautiful looking Holiday Pizza. I used beet flour that I got from Amazon https://amzn.to/3mbviC0 and by the way this beet… Read More
Strawberry & Brie Skewers
These are as easy as they are beautiful and delicious. If you are vegetarian you can leave off the prosciutto. These are perfect with a glass of bubbles to start a party and really wonderful for Sunday Brunch…. Read More
Brulee’ Brie
Here is another great easy appetizer, a wheel of brie caramelized on top like a creme brulee’ Cut the top off a wheel of brie and let set out at room temperature 45 – 60 minutes. Sprinkle the… Read More
Warm Burrata & Bolognese
Its a snowy day in Colorado and this is the perfect appetizer for happy hour. I just happened to have a little of Bella’s Bolognese left over. In a skillet heat up your favorite bolognese, ragu or good… Read More