Coconut Raspberry Angel Food Cake

When you’re with someone for awhile, it’s a treat when you learn something new about them.  I was recently experimenting with an angel food cake donut idea that was going to rock my world.  The recipe didn’t turn out as I expected and will need some serious revisions.  In the process, I learned how much [...]

Shrimp Cocktail Shots

I was involved in the world of catering throughout most of my college career.  After serving what seemed like thousands of events those long four years, I learned a simple philosophy that still works today.  Sometimes, it’s not about what you cook, but how you present it.  Don’t get me wrong, I love spending hours [...]

Gorgonzola Sauce

One of the simplest and easiest ways to dress up a juicy steak is by adding a flavorful sauce.  This sauce is so rich and creamy; your guests will flip over backwards for more.  At least that’s what my guests did when I served it on a London Broil.
I’ve been making this recipe for a [...]

Orange BBQ Shredded Chicken Sandwich

This post is going to be short, sweet and savory.  I love really good barbeque.  There’s a strange feeling of satisfaction when I lick the tangy sauce from my fingers just after taking an enormous bite.  The challenge with great barbeque is it takes time…lots of time to get it just right.
Well, with a new [...]

Slow Cooker Applesauce

Applesauce is a versatile treat that can be used in both sweet and savory dishes.  I’ve seen variations of applesauce used with a great loin of pork and then in the very same breath used to create sensational sweet bundles of love…whatever that might be.
Last week, I decided to transform a bounty for delicious Granny [...]

Fresh Blueberry Sauce

One day I was planning a menu for a dinner party that was going to take place the next evening. I knew that after work, I would have very little time to prepare the food before the guests were scheduled to arrive. With the main entrée items planned and ready to be assembled, I was [...]