We love going to different restaurants to taste new dishes that inspires me to try different ingredients or make slight modifications to an existing recipe to give it a face-lift. There is nothing like walking into a good Italian restaurant… Read More ›
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Chunky Cranberry Apple and Carrots Muffins
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Chicken Cacciatore with a Port Wine, Tomato Sauce
Today I am sharing a new recipe for Chicken Cacciatore that my husband loves to order when we go to an Italian restaurant. In a few days, I will return to our Letchworth Park series with more pictures and videos…. Read More ›
Wood-Grilled Chicken with Sundried Tomato Flatbread
This is a fabulous dish that we were inspired by Carrabbas. Wood grilled food is delish and you can make it on your gas grill. How much of the ingredients you place on the flatbread is dependent upon how you… Read More ›
Braised Balsamic Chicken with Shallots
I am starting a new series of recipes that I made for Mother’s Day dinner! We are starting with a Braised Balsamic Chicken with Shallots – an easy to make recipe that takes your dinner into the gourmet realm! Be… Read More ›
Awesome Turkey Chili With Cornbread
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Chicken Chili With Crunchy Tortilla Chips
I must admit this Chicken Chili rivals my Turkey Chili and has become my favorite! We tend to make our chili thick, therefore; if you prefer a more broth-based chili just add more chicken stock. This chili is fabulous with… Read More ›
Tomato Basil Orzo Soup
What a wonderful Saturday I had spending hours exploring blogs from around the world! There are so many wonderful talented cooks that inspire me to try new ingredients. I can’t wait to draft my versions of a few recipes and… Read More ›
My Version of Pad Ba-Me (Thai Stir-Fried Noodles with Veggies and Chicken)
I first had Thai food many years ago when I worked at a different company. A lovely co-worker Sarapee knew of a restaurant called “The King and I” in Amherst, New York. Every Thursday we would order out for lunch… Read More ›
A Basic Stir Fry Recipe
I always have enjoyed meals that you serve over rice. My favorites include Sweet and Sour Chicken and Orange Walnut Chicken. This year I am expanding into Thai stir fry recipes and adding more heat. I have been researching a… Read More ›