Chicken Meatballs with Mustard-Mayo Sauce by John Goins

Chicken is the most popular meat in the United States. Why not chicken as a meatball? These won’t be dried since they’re fried. The recipe calls for an easy mayo-mustard sauce. But these would be delicious in a marinara, barbecue or teriyaki sauce as well.

Champange Punch by John Goins

A refreshing and light sangria drink is perfect for a gathering or most any occasion. This rosé sangria is very simple and very thirst quenching. Because this is a sparkling rosé, serve it immediately while there bubbles are at their most effervescent. This punch would be great with a charcuterie board. Because there are sweet…

Cafe Au Cin by John Goins

This sweet coffee drink will tickle your taste buds at brunch or on other special occasions such as holidays. This recipe uses Port, a sweet red wine. The other dominant flavor here is coffee. It would pair well with sweet brunch items. Think syrup, so French Toast, waffles and pancakes would all be nice with this beverage. If you…

Mixed Berry Shrub by John Goins

Berries are one of the healthiest foods you can eat. Why not add a little berry juice shrub to your life? We guarantee that it’ll be tasty. Incorporating berries in different jams, preservatives, and baked goodies is common. But how about in cocktail mixes? Berries are one of our top favorites when it comes to wine cocktails. They…

Berry Sarabande by John Goins

A berry sarabande is the sweet ending to a pleasant meal. Berries in cream are a lovely spring dish — creamy, a bit tart, and very appetizing. Even though you can use frozen fruit for this dessert, also think about what’s in season. It’s as simple as using in-season ripe peaches in the summer or pomegranate in the fall. Some other…

Baked White Fish by John Goins

This is an herbaceous fish dish, but also has the umami and salt of the soy sauce. It calls for cod, but any meaty white fish will work such as John Dory, swordfish or halibut. If you want to punch up the flavor a bit more, add a hunk of butter or some bacon to the dish. That will really make it sing.

Cheesy Baked Oyster and Spinach by John Goins

Baked oysters are usually served as an appetizer for wine tasting menus since they are light, have a distinctive taste and party vibe. Oysters have a deliciously briny and flavorful meat and are considered a delicacy around the world. This baked oyster recipe has a cheese filling with four types of cheese. You can omit the smoked…

Baked Cheese in Ramekins by John Goins

If you’re looking to spice up this recipe you can add croutons, potatoes, and pasta to this baked cheese recipe. Additional herbs will make this dish sing. Parsley, rosemary, summer savory and oregano would all be great to this cheese recipe. You can just eat this appetizer with just a spoon, some crackers or even sliced green apple.

Bacon wrapped Shrimp with Cheese by John Goins

This is a great appetizer for a cocktail party, a garden party, a summer grill out, or even brunch. Who doesn’t love skewers, right? This recipe calls for baking to get the bacon crispy. But, you could easily grill this dish as well for added smoky flavor. Just grill them for 5 minutes on each side.

Awesome Carrot Cake by John Goins

A wonderfully moist, perfect recipe for carrot cake. This delicious homemade carrot cake would be perfect for any celebratory occasion or as an afternoon snack idea with friends. A cake that is simple to make from scratch with pantry ingredients. You can easily make it in an afternoon, with plenty of time to kill while the cake is…

Apple fennel salad by John Goins

This zesty salad recipe can be served as a early course in a multi-course meal or as an entreé. This recipe doesn’t include other aromatics besides onions and fennel. But, you can include others as you like. Thyme or parsley would be very nice additions.

Stewed Cabbage with Homemade Sausage by John Goins

This stewed cabbage dish hits a number of flavor notes. There’s beer, fatty sausage, and herbs. This recipe gives you an easy way to create a sausage and incorporate it with delicious and tender cabbage. It’s a great combination and a very centering meal. If you make your own homemade sausage, you can revise the flavors to your…

Artichoke and Sausage Egg Bake – Vegetarian by Doctor Jo

Artichoke and Sausage Egg Bake – Vegetarian, is made with plant-based protein sausage. Light and savory on the inside with a cheesy topping. It’s quiche without the crust. YUM! Serve it with my Homemade Challah Bread French Toast or my so easy no-knead Lemon Bubble Bread.

Lemon Bubble Bread – No Knead by Doctor Jo

Lemon Bubble Bread: sweet, moist, and soft. The glaze is a sweet, slightly tart lemon glaze. Make it for a brunch or a lazy morning breakfast. This bread is no-knead and doesn’t require a stand mixer. Easy to make.

BLUEBERRY BUNDT CAKE by TERRI