I love Eggs...

Even for Dinner.

Spanish Omelette

w/ mixed greens

dressed in a citrus vinaigrette.

The French Technique of

Omelette Preparation

works every time in creating

a light, buttery end product.

Avenida Cocina Latina

has the best Latin take on Calamari that I've ever had.

Fried Calamari

w/ fried onions, jalapenos

& tomatillo sauce

check out Avenida Cocina Latina

Brussel Sprouts and Bacon just go together...

Stir Fried

Shredded Brussel Sprouts

w/ Bacon Lardons

The beans were just so pretty at the Market...

I couldn't help being inspired.

Spicy String Beans

w/ Rare Beef Tenderloin.

Obviously, I'm on a salad kick...

A fresh, crisp Salad w/ Radishes

and Sugar Snap Peas

seemed to be the Perfect Accompaniment to

Parmesan Crusted Salmon Cakes

Studded with Bright & Briny Capers.

a fresh take on shrimp salad...

Warm Shrimp Salad

w/ Stir Fried Cabbage,

Bacon & Goat Cheese

it ain't Corned Beef & Cabbage but...

it'll do.

Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chops

w/ Roasted Garlic Zucchini

Happy St. Patty's Day

So I'm a little late...

I am just now discovering Quinoa.

I was so taken by it that it inspired this dish...

Seared Sea Scallops

w/ Mushroom Spinach Quinoa

drizzled w/ White Truffle Oil.

Every Now and Again, one has an Out of Body Food Experience...

and this is one of 'em!

Clam & Sausage Puttanesca

over fresh Linguine @ Bacio

It's All About...

The Breadcrumbs

Cheap Spongey White Bread

+

A Stick of Butter

+

Your Favorite Spices & Parmesan
=

Heaven

Dinner Deconstructed...

Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs

w/ Roasted Vegetables

Sometimes you just need a Burger...

Cheeseburger

& Sweet Potato Oven Fries

w/ Butter Lettuce Salad

Just cuz it's Pretty...

Parmesan

Garlic Roasted

Cauliflower

Sunday Brunch at it's best...

Coq Au Vin Crepe

@ Creperie Beau Monde

Pear & Chocolate Crepe

w/ Creme Anglaise

So for lunch today...

Coconut Chicken Salad

w/ mixed greens & goat cheese

Many Thanks to the ladies of

Constant Craving Cafe, Karen & Annette

Always Great Food and

The Best Croutons on the Planet!

in 6 minutes @ 500º...

Roasted Shrimp Cocktail

Marinated in Pesto

instead of those horrible frozen rings

you get from the supermarket

Week Day Meal...

Chicken & Mushroom Quesadilla

w/ Black Bean Brown Rice

Regular White Flour Tortillas

are replaced w/ Whole Wheat.

a healthier alternative...

Chicken FriedRoasted Rice

this is where the roasted veggies come in again

along with brown rice,

chicken breast and a scrambled egg

no soy sauce...

just a little olive oil

and a pinch of sea salt

I was craving Sole Meunière, but...

Pan Seared Lemon Sole w/ Dill Weed

was an easier alternative.

Chilly Day Chili...

Chili Con Carne

the ingredient that makes

this dish special is cinnamon.

I can't say enough about...

Roasted Veggies

they're good hot...

they're good cold...

they're good as a side...

they're good as the main event...

they're just good!!!

Just cuz i needed a steak...

Steak au Poivre

w/ Mushroom & Spinach Medley

no cream here just a good pat of

unsalted butter added to the pan drippings

olive oil, salt, pepper

'Sagna Cena per due...

Sweet Italian Sausage Lasagna

a can of crushed tomatoes

a jar of ready made alfredo (gasp!)

and a couple lasagna noodles

make a pretty little meal for two.

while we're on comfort foods...

Swedish Meatballs w/ Dutch Noodles

an easy cheater recipe that involves sour cream & bottled au jus

as opposed to the traditional sauce.

Good & Hearty for the Cold & Snowy...

Pork Chop w/ New Potatoes & Sauerkraut

better than anything...

there is nothing better than

Oven Baked Bacon.

400 degrees + 20 minutes = heaven

let's start off with breakfast...

bacon & eggs w/ hashbrown casserole