Mushroom Tarts (from The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays & Special Occasions, 2nd edition) by maria liberati

Chocolate Pudding Oat Nut Spice cookies by Foodessa

Soft chocolate pudding interiors blend perfectly with oat flakes, nut and spices. Crispy, rustic exteriors create a welcomed bite of pleasure and hope for better days ahead. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2017/05/chocolate-pudding-oat-nut-spice-cookies.html

Grilled Asparagus by Dianne Linderman

Quick Meatloaf & Potatoes by Salad Foodie

Start to finish this can be on the table in 30 minutes, which represents 15 minutes of prep and 15 minutes cook time in the microwave. This meal-in-one recipe comes from the heyday of microwave cooking in the 80's and 90's, and is always a family pleaser. Of course it can be baked in a 350 degree F. conventional oven instead, for an…

Grand Marnier Orange compote syrup COCKTAIL by Foodessa

Treating your guests to a simple menu that is both inviting and unpretentious. Some traditionals along selected store-bought side dishes embraced us after an inviting cocktail. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2017/04/italian-easter-brunch-cocktail-invite.html

Pouding chômeur a la Bosc Pear {Maple Syrup pudding cake} by Foodessa

Poor man's pudding cake soaked generously in sweetly robust syrup. Bosc pears were a perfect pairing to this delectable simple dessert. NOTE: A square or round 8 inch OR larger 8x11inch baking dish. Also, 8 large, shallow ramekins can be used. For a dedicated post...refer to:…

Pecan-Crusted Salmon Fillets with Honey Mustard Sauce by Salad Foodie

Salmon can be dressed up for company or simply broiled or grilled plainly and be equally divine. This treatment features a crunchy crust of pecans atop the fillet, which is baked on a bed of spinach. *Next time I will steam the spinach separately to have more control of its doneness as on my first go-round it was overbaked (but the…

DATE BUTTER and PECAN pie by Foodessa

Citrus, Rum and Vanilla round out the sweetness of plump date fruits in this smooth, buttery DATE PASTE blended into a delicious pecan pie. For a detailed post and recipe for homemade DATE PASTE...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2015/11/gourmet-date-butter-paste-used-in-2.html

Favorite way to Cook a WHOLE CHICKEN by Claudia lamascolo

This is such a great way to roast a chicken if you never tried it in a bundt pan you're missing out!

Loaded Potato Dip Recipe by Claudia lamascolo

Amazing dip all in one plate. Loaded potato dip is loved by everyone who adores potatoes!

Best Ever St Patrick's Day Round Up by Claudia lamascolo

The best bloggers who love this day got together and sent me their recipes to share. This is by far out best roundup of Irish recipes.. Come check them out I bet you will love them too!

Chicken Potpie Soup by Salad Foodie

Chicken potpie is one of the all-time favorite comfort foods, but not too many of us labor making the pie crust version with the yummy creamy filling. Enter Chicken Potpie Soup! I used Sara Moulton's Everyday Family Dinners' recipe as a starting point, where garlic buttered croutons made from lavash thin bread (not crackers) or flour…

Chicken Pot Pie by B Innes

Chicken pot pie is one the great comfort foods of all time! With a little work and fresh vegetables it is a meal that will satisfy everyone. If you happen to be an accomplished baker by all means make your own pastry dough, adding a few savory spices to add to the mix. Again if you are comfortable rolling out dough and cutting it…

St. Patrick's Day Irish Coffee and Pistachio Cookies by Claudia lamascolo

Check out the recipe by following the link below Shamrock cookies and coffee

Slow Cooker Corned Beef by Claudia lamascolo

perfectly cooked in Guinness Beer