Christmas meal planning

Well the clock is counting down for the big guy to make his way down people’s chimney’s. I am excited we have a little one; my 21 month old granddaughter; around to witness the excitement of the season. I hope she doesn’t get too overwhelmed; though if the very loud and lots of people she didn’t know Christmas party we hosted a couple of weeks … Continue reading Christmas meal planning

Italian Night – Tagliatelle Pasta and Ragu Bolognese

I had wanted to make a few Italian recipes that we had made in our Tuscan cooking class since coming back home a couple of weeks ago. Everything just came together this for past Friday night’s dinner.  We were trying to get together with some of our local friends, our VT friends contacted me to come and stay the night and the final piece de … Continue reading Italian Night – Tagliatelle Pasta and Ragu Bolognese

Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry

Have you ever tried to re-create a dish you had while eating out?  I have definitely tried; some were successful some not so much.   I do make a mean Crab Rangoon and I love making Pan Fried Chicken Dumplings.  There is a recipe from my favorite local restaurant that I order every time we go that eludes me; Lemongrass Chicken with a Caramel Sauce served … Continue reading Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry