I’ve been working on some new menus to add to my culinary classes for 2010. Tonight I prepared a Glazed Salmon with Spinach and Sauteed Grape Tomatoes. This ones definitely a winner! Light and delicious with a wonderful blend of flavors. I served it on top of a bed...

I don’t know about the rest of you out there, but this freezing cold weather we’ve had in the midwest makes me want to put on my sweats when I get home and have some comfort food. For someone who loves to cook gourmet meals and teach culinary classes,...

My daughter is home from college where she has been off on her own living with friends in an apartment. Last night she asked me if I would help her to cook something? I asked her what she wanted to learn and she wasn’t sure so I handed her...

I hope everyone is enjoying the New Year. I don’t know about the rest of you but I’ve done my share of cooking this past month and could use a slight break. The weather here in Missouri is freezing. Today I think the high was maybe 14 degrees so...

Happy New Year! I hope your New Years was eventful or that you spent it with those you care about. We had a quiet night. Our kids were both out of town so we held down the fort with our two dogs who enjoyed some rawhide bones for a...

We’ve all heard, “You are What You Eat” and that’s true. If you tend to eat high fat, high carbs and high sodium foods you won’t look as healthy or be as healthy as when you eat lots of fruits, veggies and fish, and foods that are low in...

Looking for a great simple appetizer for New Years or just anytime? This White Bean Hummus is sure to please and so simple. White Bean Hummus 2 cans Chick Peas, drained1/2 bunch fresh cilantro rinsed and dried1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oiljuice of 1 lemoncumin to tastesalt to taste...

I haven’t been on my computer much this week since I’ve been so busy getting ready for the holidays, cooking for family and friends, shopping, wrapping presents and spending time with my family who are all home. Last night I made a wonderful dinner of Individual Beef Wellingtons stuffed...