When it comes to desserts, I would have to say that a slice of blueberry pie would have to be one of my all time favorites. I will pass over the chocolate, just give me a hunk of pie loaded with plump berries, and this …

Of all the flavors of ice cream in the world, vanilla is still my favorite, especially when it is homemade, and with real vanilla beans. Recently I had the good fortune to have been gifted some beautiful beans by my dear friend Sandy who had …

Baileys over Black Ice Ice cold, smooth, and easy, exactly what you need to relax after a long hot week. Baileys Irish cream poured over frozen cubes of coffee. The ultimate iced coffee combined with a cocktail. What a perfect way to enjoy the evening.

  Chicken quarters rubbed with a deep flavored chili sauce called Harissa brings a new flavor to your grill.  For anyone who likes a bit of heat, this grilled chicken is the hot ticket.  The perfect dish to serve your adventurous friends at your next …

This interesting yogurt concoction from India is a salad, relish, sauce and side dish in one. It is wonderful as a dip for naan, or when made extra thick, can be served as an alternative to potato salad or coleslaw. Raitas are typically served with spicy …

Smooth, delicious, and refreshing, the white Russian is like an iced-coffee with an added kick, and a perfect way to end your week.

To me nothing says love in the kitchen as much as the aroma of fresh baked bread. The smell of the bread in the oven makes a house feel like a home. And the flavor of a slice of bread warm enough to melt butter…………Oh …

A traditional Indian favorite, pakora is a delicious snack food made of vegetables coated in a pancake like batter and deep-fried to a golden color. Known as bhajji or bajji in the southern regions of India, this dish is also widely popular in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Pakistani …

Last week we were lucky to enjoy a couple of cool and rainy days. After three and a half blistering hot weeks with temperatures around 100º F, a cloudy wet weekend was truly a treat. The ice maker had been working overtime, and I was …

This easy to make casserole style dish is always a hit at my house. Everyone loves the deep flavor of the green chili  between layers of flour tortillas, chicken, onions, and cheese. Traditionally a rolled item, the enchilada is also great stacked and very simple …

Appropriately named, this old fashioned cocktail has been around a long time, first documented in the May 6, 1806 edition of The Balance and Columbia Repository in Hudson, New York. In describing the drink known at the time as a bittered sling, the paper’s editor …