I know what you're probably thinking now. Why does Ally call this recipe calypso's cave celery cuke olive salad? I suppose the reason is that I stumbled upon so... Read More...
Thanks to Dole Sunshine for partnering with me for this post, pineapple enchilada slow cooker chicken ! I am the creator of this recipe and for the description ... Read More...
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Here is the ultimate chocolate banana waffle s'mores dessert that's so stinkin' simple and easy to do that you'll wonder why in the world you haven't done this ... Read More...
No doubt about it. Dole Sunshine is the 'king of pineapple'. Pineapples whether whole and fresh or in various forms and packaged in different ways means lots of... Read More...
Summertime is the best for so many reasons. School's out and it's time for vacations. There are lots of summer camps for adults and kids. Summer is a time for p... Read More...
Finding new ways to use food products takes creativity. Sometimes we get stuck in the same old way of doing things. That's how I came up with the idea for this ... Read More...
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Sometimes the name of something just speaks volumes. And, I think that's the case with this 'picnic strawberry orange ice cream'. It's fun. It's sassy. It's cre... Read More...
Taste the flavors of Italy. Taste the happiness of sunshine! You have 'italian sunshine salad'. Yes, together these two iconic things come together into one ama... Read More...
This recipe is brought to you by Dole Sunshine, however, all of the recipe development and creative food artistry, including the photography, is solely the work... Read More...
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I'm focus... Read More...
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Recipes t... Read More...
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This year... Read More...
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Somet... Read More...
As a child, my Mama instilled in me this steadfast value, 'you are judged by those with whom you associate.' One's reputation be it an individual or a company i... Read More...
Who doesn't love a party! And, virtual parties with foodies, all crazed and excited about recipes, are the best kind out there. Why? Because you get to drool ov... Read More...
When you think of champagne, what comes to mind? Weddings. Anniversaries. New Years. Yes, special occasions, for sure. When you think of peaches, what comes to ... Read More...
Do you believe in fairy tales? As a kid, you probably did. Then you grew up. Realized 'reality' and may have given up on dreams. I remember watching the Rose Pa... Read More...
Live on Green Smoothie. First of all, what's 'Live on Green'? Well, it's a big Family Festival that's in conjunction with the Rose Parade! And, it takes place t... Read More...
The simplest of recipes sometimes make for the best. And, this cranberry mandarin pineapple salad is one of them. No cooking. It keeps for several days. It's pe... Read More...
This pork bbq is cooked slow. In the oven. Just a peek every now and then to check for liquid. After several hours, you'll discover pureT love! You'll taste ju... Read More...
So many things in the kitchen and with cooking, I do the ol' fashioned way. By that I mean not having fancy gadgets and equipment that does the work for you. I ... Read More...
There's a reason this is named Haifa celery date salad. When I traveled to Israel as a guest of Taste of Israel Eat. Meet. Explore., one of the cities we visite... Read More...
Childhood memories. Sparks that come from food. And, this squash honey cashew soufflé takes me back, yes, way back.
Growing up in the mountains of Southern W... Read More...
Picadillo is wonderful! It's a dish that's popular in Latin cultures~from Cuba to the Phillipines, Mexico and Central and South America, it's essentially the sa... Read More...
There is nothing better than a cool evening, a roaring campfire, camp chairs around it, people laughing, sipping, talking, the skies waning into darkness and so... Read More...
Hints of espresso, deep rich chocolate, subtle molasses, the sweetness of a bite of strawberry and the allure of the wonderful spice cardamom, these cupcakes ar... Read More...
The peaches you get in the jar from Dole Packaged Foods are just perfect for creating new and fun recipes. Now don't get me wrong, just opening the jar and eati... Read More...
When my husband tastes something that he's found in the refrigerator and doesn't even know that it's a new recipe creation. Just something he's stumbled upon wh... Read More...
There are some things that I make that I just want to nuzzle my entire face into~~I mean forget the fork or spoon...just dive in face first! This dark red cherr... Read More...
Yes, this sriracha steak bites and pasta is a one-pot wonder recipe that will do a disappearing act real fast. Now if it doesn't, it's also one of those dishes ... Read More...
Somehow you'll be wondering if these banana dipper pancakes are for breakfast, dessert or could they be a sandwich. Well, they can be all! If you go for the des... Read More...
Dates, yes, a fruit, have such an exotic flair, and they date back to ancient history being a staple in Middle Eastern foods for thousands of years. There's eve... Read More...
I never knew what real hummus tasted like until I went to Israel. Standing on a street corner in Tel Aviv along with my other friends who were part of Taste of ... Read More...
Every now and then when you're cooking you need a no brainer~~a recipe that's easy to do, has some shortcuts, and gives you the satisfaction you're looking for ... Read More...
Slow cooked garlic onion pork is worth all the effort~~well, if you consider about 15 minutes of prep 'work' and then after that the oven does the 'work'. I lo... Read More...
Just like an easy 'go to' outfit or that 'little black dress' that you just know will fill the bill quickly and appropriately for the occasion, this recipe is o... Read More...
A carrot cake won the 2013 World Food Championships~~the winner took home $50,000 that day for his family's recipe. Not too shabby, huh? It's just incredible ho... Read More...
Anytime you mix juicy cherries with explosive sweet large blackberries, you have a tornado of great tastes! And, just to make it a little easier for you, sinc... Read More...
Have you ever watched the Rose Parade (as in the New Year's Day Rose Parade) while ringing in the new year? I do and have about every single year~~never in my ... Read More...
No doubt, chicken is one popular bird, and folks love different ways to serve up the clucker! When you 'spatchcock' a chicken you not only speed up the cooking ... Read More...
One spoonful of these beans and you'll think you've hit pay dirt! I mean I totally amaze myself sometimes with the depths of flavor that are created when I sta... Read More...
In my humble opinion, nothin' beats a good pot of collards...well, unless it's a great pot of collards with extra flavor added with just a few ingredients. Usi... Read More...
If you want to feel like it's summertime year-round, especially with fruit, then look not further than the frozen fruits and Dole's fabulous selection. Always p... Read More...
This fruity moist sweet cake is like a LBD or 'little black dress' creation~~it can be used for so many things~~dressed up or down, worn with flipflops or heels... Read More...
Sometimes you just must cross over to the 'prissy' side of serving your desserts after a fabulously boholicious meal~~and, it doesn't matter with me if it's jus... Read More...
This recipe is brought to you by DOLE Packaged Foods, however, all of the recipe development and creative food artistry, including the photography, is solely th... Read More...
Sometimes it doesn't take much to create an elegant dish...and, this is one of them! These peaches from Dole are just perfect for grilling because they thaw ni... Read More...
I've had the great privilege of getting to know Chef Ben Ford, the talented son of Harrison and the owner of the amazing 'Ford's Filling Station' restaurant in ... Read More...
This recipe is brought to you by DOLE Packaged Foods, however, all of the recipe development and creative food artistry, including the photography, is solely th... Read More...
This recipe is brought to you by DOLE Packaged Foods, however, all of the recipe development and creative food artistry, including the photography, is solely th... Read More...
This recipe is brought to you by DOLE Packaged Foods, however, all of the recipe development and creative food artistry, including the photography, is solely th... Read More...
Probably one of my most favorite types of foods would be those that are considered 'Middle Eastern'. I just love the spices whether you're thinking Morocco, Isr... Read More...
Preparing for the World Food Championships meant months of recipe artistry~~hours of thinking consciously and unnumbered hours of thinking subconsciously! Not ... Read More...
This recipe is brought to you by DOLE Packaged Foods, however, all of the recipe development and creative food artistry, including the photography, is solely th... Read More...
In the 2013 World Food Championships, I made it to the Top 10 in my category, Recipes. The 'infused' ingredient was bison because the National Bison Council wa... Read More...
A variation of my other bolognese recipes that have won awards, I worked months on this recipe for the 2013 World Food Championships~~and, it was my first build... Read More...
This recipe is brought to you by DOLE Packaged Foods, however, all of the recipe development and creative food artistry, including the photography, is solely th... Read More...
This recipe was the Midas Touch! It won me 25k! My feet still haven't touched the ground! The reality of it hasn't sunk in! The thrill of all of this amazing co... Read More...
This recipe is brought to you by DOLE Packaged Foods, however, all of the recipe development and creative food artistry, including the photography, is solely th... Read More...
Finding new fooding products to play with is like finding new toys for my cooking! I leisurely hang out in grocery stores spending sometimes hours in the aisle... Read More...
