Caprese Stuffed Pork Roast and Potatoes
I haven’t stuffed a pork roast in a while; it’s just something I forgot about. I have no idea why I haven’t done this in a while, it’s so yummy, looks so special and it’s really not extra work. The result of my rediscover was this Caprese Stuffed Pork...
Creamy Arugula Chimichurri Chicken Salad
Everybody in my family loves a big plate of chicken salad, I swear one of my stepdaughters can eat her body weight in curry chicken salad. Knowing any chicken salad I make will not go to waste I often experiment with new versions. My new creamy arugula...
Wilted Swiss Chard Salad with Roasted Potatoes and Cipollini Onions
Wilted Swiss Chard Salad Sheet pan dinners are all the rage right now, and my Wilted Swiss Chard Salad with Roasted Potatoes and Cipollini Onions is a sheet pan salad that goes with anything from a simple baguette to a big ribeye. Thyme and garlic combine...
Meet Michelle…I firmly believe that if you passed high school chemistry you can learn to cook well, and I know that $50 at a grocery store will yield you more delicious food than $50 spent at most restaurants ever could. At my home the wine is good, the company great and the food is fabulous. There is no reason why it can’t be the same at your house! Together we can all cook better than most restaurants. Read More
Country Style Pork Spareribs Carnitas Tacos
At every Taquería I have been in from the hills of Mexico to the dust roadsides of Texas my favorite taco is always the pork Carnitas. It is the most prefect pork taco you have every dreamed of: juicy yet crispy and flavorful but not too spicy, bliss in a tortilla. I...
Avocado Mango Salad
Its summer and strangely enough this year South Florida is actually one of the coolest places in the country this year. That being said it’s still really hot outside and the last thing I am wanting to do is turn on the big oven so we have been doing a lot of dinners...
Wild Rice with Mandarin Oranges & Grilled Vegetables
Wild rice with mandarin oranges and grilled vegetables is such a simple side dish that is an ideal accompaniment to everything from beef to fish or chicken. The wild rice I use in this dish is a brown & wild rice mix that also has rye and wheat. Adding the woody...
German Mustard Crusted Chicken
The inspiration for these flavorful mustard crusted chicken thighs was a leftover bottle of pub style horseradish sauce. It was a week so after I made a prime rib and the half full jar of horseradish sauce was just languishing in the refrigerator door and I was...
Creamy Bacon and Chard Pasta
Bacon and pasta makes my family happy, and Swiss chard is healthy so this cream bacon and chard pasta is a compromise dinner. A little bit naughty because of bacon and heavy cream, a little bit healthy because of the vitamin packed Swiss chard and I also sneak in...
Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki
I was feeling the need for a change in the burger area, I went with a Greek chicken burger and it was yummy! The zesty tzatziki and the hint of feta are a nod to Greek flavors that we all enjoy and doing it in a chicken burger is just so simple and healthy. These...
How to Grill a Whole Fish
Grilling a whole fish is great because the bones and skin of the fish will help make the meat of the fish extra juicy and flavorful. I am all about making grilling easy, I want to sit on the patio sip a glass of wine and let my husband handle it. That’s why we are using a fish basket for our grilled whole fish.
Fresh Herb Tzatziki Sauce
Tzatziki sauce is a traditional Greek condiment for meat and seafood made with garlic, yogurt, mint and dill. Its is cool and refreshing while flavorful this version uses a mix of fresh herbs to give it a nice bright flavor. It is a sauce every cook needs in his or her arsenal. This is so far the best version I have made at home, so give it a try.
Recipe Videos
Facebook Group
