Rosemary Pesto is a fabulous way to add amazing flavor to so many dishes. Add it to everything from chicken, to potatoes or add it to soups. The possibilities are endless. Rosemary Pesto I first made this Rosemary Pesto back in 2010 and it is still one of my favorites. I decided the recipe needed…
Tuscan White Bean Crostini
Tuscan White Bean Crostini is a simple and delicious appetizer perfect for holiday parties and family get togethers. This post is sponsored by Carapelli. Toasted bread dipped in olive oil is one of our very favorite things to snack on. After a day of Christmas shopping I was looking for something a little more…
Roasted Salsa & KitchenAid 1,000 Cooks for the Cure
My husband and all of my boys are huge salsa fans. They love it when my sister-in-law makes salsa, they love the big jars I buy at Sam’s, but they never liked my salsa. Imagine my dismay. Then I found this wonderful recipe and it all changed. I wanted to branch out a bit and…
Heirloom Tomato Soup with Shrimp & Avocado
If you are new here, sign up for my emails and never miss a recipe! Today I am sharing a recipe from one of my very favorite celebrity chefs, Fabio Viviani of Top Chef fame along with a fun new website from Bertolli® Olive Oil, and a news of a very exciting sweepstakes. Fabio has…
Smoked Salmon Quinoa Patties
The Healthy New Year Challenge for Virtual Potluck continues, this week is our main course, featuring Bob’s Red Mill Quinoa and California Olive Ranch Arbosana Extra Virgin Olive Oil. I have made quinoa a few times but it isn’t something that I have quite put it on the menu rotation. If you haven’t tried it…
Homemade Ricotta Blini with Rosemary & Pine Nuts: A Healthy New Year
Virtual Potluck is participating in the Bob’s Red Mill and California Olive RanchHealthy New Year Challenge. We will be sharing healthy and delicious recipes using different whole grains and olive oils throughout the month of January. If you are trying to eat a little healthier this year, you will want to keep checking in. We…
Chimichurri Sauce
Chimichurri Sauce is brand new to my recipe box and I love it. In Argentina they serve chimichurri over beef. I had never tried anything like this over steak; generally we use traditional steak sauce. This was a new fresh and zesty sauce that was a wonderful with grilled steak. It would also be great with chicken, pork…
