fruit desserts

Whimsical Delights!

What a perfect whimsical way to make a great spring snack, breakfast or dessert! You can choose sweet or savory ingredients and in no time… [more]

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New Years Eve Menu (Beef Tenderloin with a Shallot, Port Cream Sauce)

I love menus that are decadent and most of it can be made ahead of time so I can enjoy my guests – and this… [more]

Posted in Date Night Menus, Holiday/Special Occasion Menus, Theme Menus | Tagged beef tenderloin, champagne, chocolate, fruit desserts, New Years Eve, smoked salmon, Valentine's Day Menu | Leave a comment

Date Night/Dinner Party Menu (Mini Meatballs with an Aioli Sauce over Colorful Bowtie Pasta)

Create a flavorful and beautiful entrÃ©e using colorful pasta!Â Date night at home is less expensive than going out and fun because you can set… [more]

Posted in Date Night Menus, Fall Menus, Italian Menus, Theme Menus, Winter Menus | Tagged clams, fruit desserts, Torino brand pasta | Leave a comment

Valentine’s Day Menu (Coral Pasta with Lobster in Creamy Herbed Lemon Sauce)

Lobster is a perfect splurge for Valentine’s Day or for most any special occasion! With the entree I have created, only 1 lobster is being… [more]

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Date Night/Dinner Party Menu (Beef Tenderloin with a Port Wine, Shallot Sauce)

Create a steak house style menu in the comfort of your own home for a fraction of the price!Â The port wine shallot sauce can be… [more]

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Elegant Fall Dinner (Grilled Quail with Mixed Mushrooms and Cipollini Onion Ragout)

If you have not tried quail now is the time! It has a moist flavor that is similar to dark meat on a chicken and… [more]

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Elegant Fall Dinner (Duck Confit Risotto with Butternut Squash and Caramelized Cipollini Onions)

Celebrate the season with this menu featuring all the robust flavors of Fall! The salad screams â€œFall is here!â€ by using most of the pumpkin… [more]