Black Bean & Corn Salsa

It’s been really hard to break-away from the mountains of reading and writing that is required for my graduate classes. When I’m able to focus on an ounce of something different, I immediately start thinking about the number of chapters I could be finishing within that same time period. I mentioned this challenge to one [...]

Classic Deviled Eggs

I attended a fancy fundraiser dinner a couple of years ago for a local charity I support. It was the type of event where I was required to slip into my pinstriped suit and perfect tie that complemented my chocolate brown eyes. Somewhere between the silent auction and Bohemian dance troupe, white-gloved servers passed trays [...]

Mini Brie Popovers

A vision of hosting a wine and cheese party sometime over the holidays has been dancing in my head recently. With a small gathering of guests bringing their favorite varieties, it’s a perfect way to try different wines while being surrounded by the warmth of the season. Of course, a wine and cheese party wouldn’t [...]

Caprese Skewers

The voices in my head debated long and hard about what to bring to a recent potluck gathering. A little birdie told me there would be the usual variety of dips, chips and sweets. Plus, there would be a few people who prefer the veggie side of life. I thought it would be nice to [...]

Homemade Baked Potato Chips

I’ve been making baked potato chips for years. But I never considered posting the recipe to CulinaryCory.com because I thought it might be a little too simple for your reading enjoyment. So I decided to ask my Facebook followers what they thought about the idea. Much to my surprise I almost immediately started receiving enthusiastic [...]

Baby Burgers on Foodo

I love a really good burger regardless of its size, choice of toppings or seasonings. When I lived in Chicago my go-to burger joint was T’s in Andersonville. I would occasionally pony up to the bar on Monday’s for a double pint of Blue Moon and a ridiculously delicious burger with a side of garlic [...]

Bacon & Blue Dip

One of the ways I make entertaining look effortless is to always serve an easy and simple appetizer. It helps to keep my guests focused and entertained while I put the finishing touches on the meal. Best of all, appetizers keep my guests out of the kitchen and away from view should a mistake bubble [...]

Tzatziki Dip with Fresh Vegetables

My Easter holiday was full of good food, sun and a whole lot of fun. Since the weather reached well into the 80’s here in Pittsburgh, I thought it would be a fabulous excuse for an outdoor barbeque. I guess you can say this was the first of many outdoor gatherings I intend to have [...]

Fresh Mozzarella Class

I thought I was the only person on the planet crazy enough to wake up at the crack of dawn on a weekend just to learn how to make fresh mozzarella. Of course that was until I walked into the classroom to see 10 other crazies waiting patiently for the class to start. My friend [...]

Easy Dipping Oil

Go to any fancy Italian restaurant and you are sure to be greeted with a basket of crusty bread and fruity olive oil. You don’t have to put on your Sunday best to experience the same pleasure of tearing chunks of bread and plunging them deep into a shallow bowl of goodness. I wasn’t planning [...]

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