Normally, when I make a panini, it’s a savory sandwich for lunch or dinner. Today, I had other plans. Chocolate, hazelnut and strawberries are a delicious combination and this panini was incredibly easy to make. I’m sure most of you are familiar with the Nutella brand, but there are also other choices when it comes […]
Recipes
My First Green Juice!
Thank you, Tribest for the Green Star Elite Jumbo Twin Gear Juicer. It is a fabulous beast! Juicing has been on my to do list for a long time and now I finally have the right equipment. My niece is an experienced juicer, so I asked her for advice on what to try my […]
Cucumber Mango Salsa
Fresh salsa is a great way to add that extra little something special to a meal. It can be served with chips, tacos, burritos or even used in wrap sandwiches or served with eggs, meat or rice. The cucumber mango salsa is light and refreshing – perfect for a warm weather treat. I am a […]
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Hemp Seeds
Ahhh… comfort food! How do you like your mashed potatoes? Smooth? Lumpy? With skin? Without? Russet? Red? White? Yellow? Sweet? When I was growing up, potatoes were prepared the same way every Sunday – cooked in a pressure cooker and mashed until smooth with no lumps whatsoever. Now, I am happy with mashed potatoes every […]
Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto
Doesn’t this look delicious?!?! The recipe is courtesy of Chef Jonna Talbott. She prepared it during a cooking event at Macy’s South Coast Plaza Home Store in Costa Mesa, CA. It was actually much easier to prepare than I expected. The key is in the stirring (lots of it) and in the tasting. Yes, she suggested tasting […]