In honor of National Coq Au Vin Day (yup, that’s today), I’m sharing my recipe for a quicker version of this French classic–I call it Skillet Coq Au Vin. You don’t need hours of cooking time, several pots and pans, the use of both the stove top and the oven. For this recipe, all you need is...
Chicken Piccata is so easy to make having just a few basic ingredients, yet it has a restaurant quality appearance and flavor that will impress family members and dinner guests alike. It also happens to have two of my favorite ingredients: lemons and capers. Together they are a mouth-watering combo not to be reckoned with. Don’t limit...
Most Sherry Vinaigrette recipes call for sherry vinegar as the base for the dressing — not mine! I use actual sherry and combine it with white wine vinegar. I think if you’re making sherry vinaigrette, use sherry!! Plus, I use sherry in lots of recipes so I always have a decent bottle in the frig....
When entertaining, simplicity is nice. I am a true believer in enjoying your own party. Often people think the only way to accomplish this is by buying (or catering) appetizers already made and just reheating…not always so! My Mini Mushroom Cups are so simple — the mixture can be made ahead of time and then assembled...
As much as I love sautéed onions, I needed a little change of scenery if you will. Food gets predictable, stale almost. So rather than sauté a bunch of onions, I decided to step it up a notch and make Caramelized Pearl Onions. By roasting the pearl onions in red wine and balsamic vinegar you...