Bubbly champagne and orange juice make up this simple Mimosa cocktail perfect for weekend brunch or holiday family gatherings. When ever I think of Mother's Day Brunch, I always think of the Mimosa. Early on in motherhood, we would go out to eat for brunch instead of cooking at home. This way enabled all of the mom's to enjoy their day without cooking. How do you make a Champagne Mimosa? This light cocktail is simple to make and uses only two ingredients: champagne and orange ... Read More about Champagne Mimosa
Chick Pea Salad with Artichoke Hearts and Sun Dried Tomatoes
Chick pea salad with marinated artichokes and plump sun dried tomatoes in a vinaigrette made with fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. There was a time when I refused to eat any beans at all. But as I got older, and wanted to add some variety into our diet so I slowly started to introduce them into our meals. I guess they're right when they say your taste buds change every so many years because now, I LOVE chick peas. If eaten alone, yes, they can taste a little bland. But add some ... Read More about Chick Pea Salad with Artichoke Hearts and Sun Dried Tomatoes
Balsamic Roasted Zucchini and Mushrooms
Fresh garden zucchini, mushrooms and garlic roasted with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil until golden brown. Two of my favorite vegetables are zucchini and mushrooms. Because they have a mild flavor, you can prepare them in a variety of ways. Combined, these Balsamic Roasted Zucchini and Mushrooms are super tasty, quick and easy to make. Ingredients For this recipe you'll need: zucchini fresh mushrooms garlic extra virgin olive oil balsamic vinegar (or ... Read More about Balsamic Roasted Zucchini and Mushrooms
Sausage, Spinach & Mushroom Lasagna
Italian Sausage, Spinach & Mushroom Lasagna in a creamy Parmigiano Reggiano Cream Sauce baked in Chinet disposable bakeware. A couple of weeks ago, Chinet® contacted me to see if I would be interested in reviewing one of their new products...a disposable bakeware line called Chinet Bakeware®. I was THRILLED to say the least because I am already a HUGE fan of Chinet® paper products and only buy their plates when serving on disposable dishes for parties, ... Read More about Sausage, Spinach & Mushroom Lasagna
Black Bean and Corn Salad
This Black Bean & Corn Salad made with fresh Jersey corn, tomatoes, lime juice and cilantro makes the perfect side salad for your picnic. Today is National Picnic Day and what goes better at a picnic than a salad and this Black Bean & Corn Salad is fabulous! I'm still trying to use up those 12 cans of black beans I purchased and was looking to make a new salad. Ingredients Needed For this recipe you'll need the following ingredients: black beans corn ... Read More about Black Bean and Corn Salad
Ham and Cheese Calzones
These Ham & Cheese Calzones made with diced ham, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses; then stuffed inside pizza dough are delicious and so easy to make at home. When I was in high school, we were permitted to leave the school grounds for lunch. I don't know how many times my friends and I would walk to Steve's Pizza (where I also used to work) for their calzones. Funny how that was over 25 years ago and I haven't had calzones since. Let alone make them. We had so much ham left over from ... Read More about Ham and Cheese Calzones