Spicy Beef Salad

Here’s to adding a little fire to your life! Cheers! This is one spicy salad. If you prefer a little less spicy, just reduce the peppers. I suggest adding a little pepper at a time until you figure out how much you prefer. It is a very refreshing dish that can be a great summer […]

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Laila’s Cooking Essentials

Truth is I love to cook, so the fact that I encourage people to stock their kitchen with what I think of as the essentials of cooking should by no means be a deterrent. While some people will have their own favorites, others may be reluctant to spend money before they really commit to cooking […]

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Chicken Salad

I whipped this up for a healthy, quick picnic option and it was a hit! It’s refreshing and you can make it into a sandwich, eat it on it’s own or scoop it over lettuce. Here’s to a quick, easy recipe you could’ve thought up yourself! Cheers!!! 2 cans chicken breast packed in water or […]

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Spicy Moroccan Rice

Here’s to letting your taste buds go wild. Cheers! This recipe is delicious and while the ingredients are different, you won’t regret making this dish. If you are serving it with another meat dish, such as lamb or beef, I suggest using the broth instead of the chicken. That way you can eat the rice […]

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Crab, Clam & Corn Bisque

Here’s to cold nights and relaxing in front of the fire. Cheers! All I know is that when it is starts getting cold outside I want soup. The Crab, Clam and Corn Bisque is one of my favorites and is just delicious.  If you don’t have an aversion to bread like I do, okay so […]

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Spicy Chicken Soup

Here’s to secretly healthy treats. Cheers! I normally call this Chicken Tortilla Soup, but truth is there are no tortillas anywhere near this recipe.  It is healthy, but don’t worry after tasting it you will feel the required amount of guilt to overcompensate the healthy portion. Ingredients 1 onion chopped 1 Tbsp. minced garlic or […]

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Seafood Bruschetta

Here’s a simply delicious appetizer for your. Cheers to eats and treats! 2 loaves French bread baguettes 2 cans crab meat 2 lbs shrimp 8 oz parmesan cheese 4 fresh tomatoes chopped 1 red onion finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh finely chopped chives 1/4 cup fresh finely chopped basil 4 garlic coves finely chopped Olive oil, I […]

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Hummus

Garlic Hummus 1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste) 2  teaspoons ground cumin 5 garlic cloves 2 (16 oz) cans chickpeas drained 4 tablespoons olive oil Juice of 2 limes Puree all ingredients until smooth.  Add salt and pepper to taste. In a food processor finely chop juice of all limes, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper. Add […]

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Prime Rib

– 3-7 bone prime rib bone cut from the rib and tied together – 1/2 cup chopped fresh rosemary – 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley – 1/2 cup chopped fresh oregano – 1/2 cup chopped fresh thyme – 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil – 8 gloves garlic – 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil – […]

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Spaghetti Squash With Marinara

This recipe came out surprisingly delicious. – Spaghetti squash – 1 can diced tomatoes – 2 cups mushrooms – 1 bell pepper; any color – 1 tbsp. of chopped habanero in Adobe sauce – 1 pound ground beef/chicken/turkey – 1 cup chopped onions – 1/2 cup tomato paste – 3 table spoons olive oil First, […]

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