This lemon zinggy sauce for asparagus spices them up and takes them from dull to yummy!
Jessy’s Surprise
This is my signature dessert and the dish that made Melissa fall in love with me. It’s really lovely in the summer and light and delicious.
Ginger Bars
Ginger is one of my favorite flavors, these bars are a really unique way to bring ginger onto your cookie or dessert platter.
Lemon Bars
I really love lemon flavored… well anything… and these tangy bars are just delicious.
Roasted Vegetable Spread
This is a wonderful treat because it’s so good for you and tastes great too. It’s amazing how yummy simple roasted veggies are.
Hot Spiced Shrimp
When I lived in Maryland I fell in love with old bay seasoning and hot spiced shrimp. I used to buy my sea food from a truck on the side of the road — something that sounds crazy now but was totally normal there!
Raspberry Bars
Raspberry Bars are comfort food to me… the soft crumble raspberry mouthfuls remind me that classics are classics for a reason!
Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs
For this recipe, we prefer English-style ribs, each of which contains a single, large rib bone and a thick piece of meat, rather than thinner, flanken-style ribs.
Smashed Roasted Garlic Potatoes
These are so yummy and really easy… plus as Melissa says, they taste as good as they look, which is delicious.
Paloma – Tequila-Grapefruit Cocktail
This cocktail is a variation on the classic Paloma. Fresh grapefruit juice and grapefruit-infused tequila add something special, while the elderflower adds sweetness.
Crème fraîche
Crème fraîche is a soured cream. It is soured with bacterial culture, but is less sour than U.S.-style sour cream, and has a lower viscosity and a higher fat content.
Mv’s Famous White Peach Sangria
A refreshing white wine sangria that is always a hit at parties…ask anyone we know 😉
Mile High Chocolate Pie
Yummy yummy yummy! – To get a super-light mousse, you’ll need to properly fold together the whipped cream, egg whites, and melted chocolate.
Whipped Potatoes with Horseradish
For a bonus do-ahead, peel the potatoes the day before, place them in a bowl of water, and refrigerate to prevent browning.
Steak Diane
Classically made with filet mignon, this version of steak Diane uses less pricey flank steak. The beefier nature of the cut holds its own against a bold sauce featuring sherry, Cognac, Worcestershire sauce, and herbs.
Grilled Goat Cheese Crostini with a Tangle of Marinated Roasted Peppers
Goat cheese speckled with fresh thyme is the perfect creamy counterpoint to the sweet, tangy roasted peppers in this recipe. Serve these crostini as an appetizer or paired with a simple green salad for a light lunch.
Coq au Vin – Chicken with red wine
I’ve always loved Coq au Vin, aka Chicken with red wine. This delicious French dish is tasty and tender and wonderful on a cold winter day.
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Tamer put in his vote Friday at lunch… he wanted red velvet cupcakes. So here we go, red velvet here we come!
Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting
I love peanut butter and chocolate… who doesn’t? This peanut butter cupcake with chocolate peanut butter frosting is just yummy.
Vegetable Lasagna
Nothing says cold winter day like Lasagna. I love vegetables and this red vegetable lasagna is always a crowd pleaser. Plus it’s even better the next day as leftovers.
Salted Caramel Toffee Chocolate Cupcakes
Salt caramel chocolate and toffee what more could you ask for?
Maple French Toast and Bacon Cupcakes
You’ve heard the expression, “everything is better with bacon” – well, who knew that this included cupcakes.
Pesto Ravioli with Chicken
I still think this is Melissa’s favorite meal I make. It’s really quick and easy and taste’s great with or without the chicken.
Grandma’s Roast Beef
Salting the meat for this recipe and letting it sit overnight helps season the meat and developed more flavor. To get a good crust and tender meat without overcooking, sear the roast on the stovetop and then finished it in a low oven.