I have to admit that I am not a big fan of watermelon myself, but it is a summer staple so I have been playing around with it a bit this summer. The more recipes I create, the more that I am enjoying it. So now I'm actually eating watermelon sometimes. I never thought that would happen. I've always loved the synthetic watermelon flavor in gum or candy, but not the fruit itself for some reason. One of the things that I like about watermelon is that it has a subtle flavor so it

I love flavor packed, simple appetizers that present well, which is one of the reasons I love this smoked salmon crostini. Different flavors and textures help to create a wonderful depth of flavor in each bite. The smokiness of the salmon, the crunch of the bread, the tart of the capers and the creaminess of the mustard butter. This smoked salmon crostini is easy to assemble and it can be made in advance. If I haven't convinced you to try this easy appetizer yet, I probably n

I had both butternut squash and a pomegranate in my house that were going to go bad soon. I wanted to use them for dinner, but didn't want to create the same things I always do. That is how this recipe came about. I thought that with some caramelized onions, white wine and a little bit of butter to finish them off it would be delicious. My husband sure thought it was and now I am making it for clients as well. Add some extra butternut squash and you almost have yourself a one

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and while every family has their traditional recipes that they love to cook every year, it can be fun to find one or two new ones to switch in every once in a while. This definitely makes it more exciting for the cook and hopefully more exciting for the guests as well. The key is to make sure the new dish is so delicious that they don't miss their boring old side that they have had a million times. There aren't that many traditional d

Prime Rib is the perfect cut of meat to prepare for a special occasion. The best part is, it is much easier then you probably think. It is just a roast like any other roast. However, it is packed with flavor and definitely pricier. At this time of year though you can often find it on sale. Buy it with the bone it. Not only will this make it more affordable, it will make it more flavorful. The recipe below will definitely feed 6 and could feed more. Ingredients 3 bone Prime R