Balsamic glazed brussle sprouts

Ingredients 16 ounces Brussel Sprouts, sliced 1 shallot, sliced 4 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped 1/4 cup balsamic glaze 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional) Instructions I use a Breville air fryer and get the best results. Slice the Brussel sprouts and place them in a bowl with the shallots, drizzle the olive […]

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Avocado pico de gallo

I like to add my avocado to my pico de gallo for fun. Then use on tacos or a tortilla chip. Ingredients 2 avocados 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup chopped cilatro 1/4 chopped jalapeno 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes 2 limes This recipe is so simple and quick you can make it anytime. […]

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moroccan Lamb Chops

8 Lamb Chops Rub Ingredients 2 tablespoon ground coriander seed 2 teaspoon smoked paprika 2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoon dry thyme 2 tablespoon ground dry lemon 2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup olive oil Preheat the grill on high.  Mix the rub ingredients together and rub it on the lamb. I […]

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Burrata Peach Balsamic Dip

Ingredients Burrata Dip 4 Burrata balls sliced 1/2 cup basil julienned 4 cups cherry tomatoes sliced in half 1/2 cup walnuts chopped 4 table spoons basil olive oil 1/2 cup peach balsamic vinegar Ingredients Garlic Baguette 4 cloves fresh garlic minced 1 French baguette sliced 1/4 inch thick 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Burrata […]

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Baked Fried Chicken

Ingredients Chicken pieces bone in with skin Nut Crumbs Cooking Spray This recipe is very simple, you don’t need to measure anything.  I typically use bone in chicken thighs with skin, but you can use any type of chicken you like.  Keep in mind the chicken skin will create that extra delicious crunch.  You want […]

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Baked Chicken & Vegetable Stew

Here’s to spicy spring nights! Cheers! The first time I made this recipe, I added a tad too much cayenne and it was super spicy.  I would caution to add less and if it’s not spicy enough increase the cayenne.  Keep in mind, the longer it cooks the more the flavors of the spicy will […]

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Are We Cooking Yet?

My inspiration for including cooking and recipes in my blog are my two sisters, Rahi and Sara. I love them to death, but I just don’t know how they didn’t pick up my recipes after 28 years of living together. Okay, I only cooked for Sara 14 years, but I cooked regularly. By regularly I […]

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Grilled Morracan Leg of Lamb

Here’s to stepping outside the oven. Cheers! I saw a leg of lamb at Costco and it was calling my name.  I had never made leg of lamb, but I recall from seeing it at restaurants that it is usually roasted.  I decided to get adventurous and grill it.  However, I had to do a […]

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Lamb & Eggplant Stew

Here’s to taking things slow.  Cheers! I love lamb, but if you don’t cook it properly it can be a real disaster.  With lamb shanks, you have to cook it for a long time.  It’s not done until the meat falls off the bones.  It can take anywhere 3-4 hours.  For this recipe, just give […]

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We Olive

My two favorite ingredients, which I always have in my kitchen and have been known to travel with are Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar.  People are always confused about both of these ingredients.  I will try to clear any confusion you may have regarding these ingredients. The darker the olive oil, the stronger the flavor.  […]

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