Really, the title of the lip-smacking recipe should read: Incredible Salad of Crisp Romaine, Tart Pom Seeds, Crunchy Apples and Sweet Pears, all tossed in a Maple Balsamic Dressing and topped with Homemade Bacon Roasted Pecans. A mouthful, but a delicious one at that.
Read MoreWe all know what not to bring a hostess: fresh-cut flowers, a bathroom scale, a re-gifted plastic pink flamingo. However, as the hostess, do you know what, apart from refills, you can give your guests? How about that welcoming, warm-and-fuzzy feeling that comes with delicious eats? This bruschetta will do all the work for you. Crusty French bread is rubbed with garlic, toasted and then topped with smooth, creamy ricotta and a chunky mixture of caramelized eggplant and butternut squash. Easily prepared in advance and assembled just before guests arrive, nothing says "gracious gourmet" more than a tray of these tasty bruschetta.
Read MoreForget midnight-it’s usually 11 o’clock (in the morning) when I turn into a pumpkin. Thanks to my fairy godsister, these light and fluffy Spiced Pumpkin Waffles fill my mornings with magic. With a bibbidi-bobbidi-boo, Lisa has transformed the flavors of pumpkin pie into quick and easy waffles, a sweet and spicy mix of pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. The writing is on the plate-these wondrous waffles, topped with a fluffy cloud of whipped cream, are spellbinding.
Read MoreBack in the day, we envied the Girl Scouts, all decked out in sashes and patches, selling delectable Thin Mints to the drooling Mom masses. Today, though we aren’t ones to try to upstage the children, we’re pretty sure they’re going to be green with envy – these Thick Mints (trademark pending) are moist and fudgy chocolate mint brownies covered in a creamy white chocolate frosting. One delicious bite of these and you’ll see that we’ve definitely earned our Brownie points.
Read MoreBring on the sub zero temperatures...we've got these super-soft, chocolaty and marshmallow-infused Hot Chocolate Cookies to warm us up.
Read MoreBeef tenderloin. Tender. Loin. True to its name, this is the butteriest cut of beef, the best of the best that we love to haul out for celebratory meals. Coated in a crust of spicy horseradish and Dijon mustard and then served with a zesty gremolata of parsley, rosemary and thyme, this flavourful, satisfying tenderloin is tops.
Read MoreWhat could be better than "breakfast bread?" Really, this is a bread-shaped cake. Yes, cake. Yes, you can eat delicious cake for breakfast, especially when you bake up this Cranberry Orange Bread, a citrus-flavored, cranberry-studded loaf that is guaranteed to start your day off the right way.
Read MoreIn 1812, Thomas Jefferson introduced Brussels sprouts to the United States. Over 200 years later, we're still roasting these fiber-and-vitamin-rich sweet emerald gems until golden-crusted. Tossed in a sweet and tangy maple mustard vinaigrette, these tender sprouts are going to have an entire nation jumping on the Brussels bandwagon.
Read MoreFeast your eyes (and stomachs!) on these perfect-for-Halloween JELL-O Eyeball Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes, complete with spooky, wiggly and jiggly berry eyes atop smooth and creamy individual cheesecake cups.
Read MorePeople often groan at the thought of eating leftover turkey for a week…we look forward to it. Our turkey, roasted in an oven bag, not only cooks in half the time of traditional recipes but also has twice the moistness and flavor. The gravy is smooth and rich, the stuffing is sweet and savory and the cranberry sauce is perfection – finally a feast we can be thankful for year-round.
Read MoreLisa has taken the humdrum pecan pie and elevated it to heavenly heights with this Chocolate Coconut Pecan Pie. While this divine dessert has the golden gooey filling, it also has the bonus of a blissfully buttery and crisp crust topped with tasty toasted pecans, fanciful flaked coconut and scrumptious semi-sweet chocolate…if that's not a mouthful, we don't know what is.
Read MoreWe've all heard the about Chicken Soup for the Soul books, but how do you cook a book? With this simple and superb recipe for Traditional Chicken Soup, a pot chock full of fresh vegetables, herbs, chicken and of course, tender matzo balls, you'll have a bestseller in every bowl.
Read MoreCalling all Pollock, Rothko and Mondrian wannabes: here’s your chance to unleash your subconscious. Lisa, your artistic enabler, supplies the ideal canvas – a sweet, soft-centered, sugar cookie. You can cut, shape, drizzle, dip, ice and sprinkle to your heart’s content or just be very “less is more” about it and let the buttery cookie shine au naturel.
Read MoreLisa has huffed, puffed and blown the gingerbread house down with these moist and decadent White Chocolate Gingerbread Brownies.
Read MoreLight it up this Hanukkah (and year-round, for that matter) with these awesome Potato Latke Waffles. Not only won't you have to smell like fried oil for days, but these waffles also have pockets to trap all the goodness of the toppings.
Read MoreWant to get teachers, bosses and mother-in-laws under your thumb? Forget brute force, blackmail or bitchiness. You need our 2 Bs - baking and butter. These shortbread-like thumbprint cookies are loaded with sweet white chocolate and mounded high with berry jam. Not only are these scrumptious, crunchy cookies simple to make (I had time to twiddle my thumbs), but they're also excellent festive fare. These mouthwatering weapons will have friend and foe eating out of your hand.
Read MoreOur highly caffeinated Chef Lisa always has a cup of Joe at her side, so it should come as no surprise that she's taken her favorite grinds and brought them to this most special cut of beef, the tenderloin. This Coffee-Crusted Tenderloin is a pull-out-all-the-stops star, a juicy, super-flavorful and tender (hence the name, tender-loin) main course guaranteed to have everyone buzzing with praise.
Read MoreHow do you pump up the flavor in your soup? Roast the vegetables, as evidenced in this extremely easy and tasty Sweet Potato, Parsnip & Apple Soup. The sweetness of the roasted potatoes and parsnips, combined with intense apple cider and mild shallots, creates a hearty and delicious soup that is guaranteed to deliver satisfying spoon after spoon.
Read MoreWhat's the perfect way to start your day? With pie, of course, as in this healthy and hearty Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal recipe.
Read MoreWhen you think of cranberry sauce, do you envision a ridged jelly cylinder straight from a tin can? Yuck. Think again and take 15 minutes to whip up this perfect cranberry sauce, a combo of tart, juicy cranberries and dried cherries in a sweet citrus sauce. Turkey will never be the same!
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