This is a little summer menu that looks complicated but it really isn’t. If you choose to make the tart, that will take a little more time. However, for a little weeknight or quick menu, you can leave that out and have a meal on the table within 30 minutes.

Arroz con pollo in this area is a regional, classic dish and I truly love it. This is another take on this area staple, with Japonica rice (a black and mahogany rice) with saffron infused white beans and grilled chicken. It has very few ingredients, and other than the time …

Grits are not just for breakfast anymore, but I still love them in the morning. Here’s a great recipe for grits that’s not your typical grits for breakfast.      

Unfortunately, no one has seen the monkey-on-the-run in Tampa Bay for a while. I decided to make a recipe for a banana tart in homage.    

It’s easy to make crab, lobster or any other bisque at home, if you think about it ahead of time. When you eat shrimp, crab or lobster, shell them first (before you eat or serve) and freeze the shells in a freezer bag. It also helps to freeze four cups …

Myth #1: It doesn’t take a thousand ingredients to make an elegant meal. In fact, the simpler it is and the quality of ingredients you use make the difference. Here’s an easy summer menu that highlights this concept

This weekend, try this make-ahead menu so you have time to spend with friends…and football! Check it out! The chili has a great depth of flavor due to the addition of a little (not too much) semisweet chocolate, the cornbread is moist and not dry like most, the dip has …

It’s that time of year when the weather gets cooler and people crave savory dishes. Here’s a great menu for the season and even for the holidays. It starts off with a breakfast of Muesli (a lower fat version), then a German beer cheese soup, sauerbraten over a potato pancake …