Easy Family Recipes
This Shrimp Scampi with Asparagus and Tomatoes recipe is easy to make and perfect for a special dinner. Although we are technically in fall now, heirloom tomatoes are still readily available in my area. I took advantage of the fall asparagus crop, as well to elevate Shrimp and Tomato Scampi to a more seasonally exciting dish. I took full advantage of this economical bounty in this Shrimp, Asparagus & Heirloom Tomato Ginger Scampi. Shrimp & ginger round out the dish as a Continue Reading
Spanish Cuisine has been especially popular in recent years, and with good reason. Spain has been a cultural and culinary melting pot for well over a millenia. The area was under Islamic rule for many centuries , and then Colonialism brought the exotic ingredients from the New World to be incorporated into dishes. With all those choices, no wonder the smaller portions of tapas are a part of their food culture. Who would want to decide on just one thing. One my favorite Continue Reading
Today, I share my Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe. What could make banana bread better but the addition of chocolate chips.... not much. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe was inspired by the cover of Cooking Light magazine, which features a beautiful Banana Bread with Chocolate Glaze. I didn't have several ingredients for that banana bread on hand, but after seeing it, I had to have a chocolate and banana bread combo. I had to. My version has Continue Reading
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These dark chocolate pomegranate cookies are scrumptious, yet a smarter choice as far as desserts go. Brought to you be Brookside. Have you had the opportunity to discover Brookside Chocolates yet? Brookside Chocolates feature soft fruit flavored centers that are covered with smooth dark chocolate. While dark chocolate itself has been much touted for it's health benefits in recent years, the fruits used in these chocolates are several of the "superfruits" which are known for their Continue Reading
This French inspired chicken pot pie casserole with crescent rolls is a hearty and delicious meal. The casserole recipe is an easy way to serve chicken pot pie without fussing with a crust. French Chicken Pot Pie Casserole To me there is something so decadent about the French croissant, and what after all is a Crescent roll but the American version of this lovely pastry... only available for anyone to make fresh in just a few minutes. I also enjoy chicken pot pie, but too many of them lack Continue Reading
