Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomato Cheese Terrine

Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomato Cheese Terrine

Are you needing some inspiration for your parties?  Then this Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomato Cheese Terrine may just be your answer.  It is one of the appetizers  featured on the Make Ahead Appetizers segment I did on THV11 This Morning recently.  Not...
Tortellini Caprese Skewers

Tortellini Caprese Skewers

 Are you totally “deflated” over the latest Super Bowl fiasco? (Sorry.  Just couldn’t resist).  Feasting on a few of these quick and easy Tortellini Caprese Skewers is sure to be a winning pleasure, and you won’t even have to...
Radish-Basil Salad: Recipe Failure

Radish-Basil Salad: Recipe Failure

I love this time of the year when the early vegetables and herbs begin to come alive in the garden. Each day I try to incorporate whatever I can from our small raised garden beds which often times leads to some pretty interesting combinations. This salad, for example....
Watermelon, Tomato and Feta Salad

Watermelon, Tomato and Feta Salad

We love this salad with its unusual ingredient mix of watermelon, tomato, feta and herbs.  Any time I serve it to guests, it is always a big hit as well.  However, the real key to it is the watermelon.  The best ones are vine  ripened and summer...

COOKING ELLIE in MY BELLY Garlic Basil Shrimp

This week’s Cooking Ellie in My Belly comes from her book So Easy, page 151.  Thanks to Margaret at Tea and Scones for hosting us. 4 servings, serving size 1 cup shrimp mixture and 3/4 cup orzo 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/4 pounds large shrimp (20 to 25 per pound),...