Valentine’s Pear Dessert...

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed For fun new recipes and articles to help you become a Gourmet too. Thanks for visiting!Ingredients: 2 cups water ¾ cup sugar 1 piece cinnamon stick (about 3”) 2 tbsp lemon juice 4 firm pears Sauce: ¼ cup cream (half-half) ½ cup sugar 1 oz unsweetened chocolate 2 tbsp butter 1 tsp almond extract Instructions: In a two quart microwave safe...

Easy Romantic Valentine’s Seafood Pasta...

(Yields 2) Ingredients: ¼ lb angel hair pasta 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp olive oil 10 medium shrimp, cleaned 2 garlic cloves, minced Pinch of salt and pepper 1 ½ tbsp freshly chopped parsley 1/8 cup Parmesan cheese Instructions: Cook angel hair pasta according to package directions and drain. In the meantime, in a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until golden brown. Remove...

Quick and Easy Halloween Chili...

Ingredients: 1 ½ cups onions, chopped 3 tbsp olive oil 8 large garlic cloves, chopped 2 19oz cans red kidney beans 2 19 oz cans black beans 1 red pepper, cut in chunks 1 green pepper, cut in chunks 1 15 oz can tomato sauce 1 6oz can tomato paste ¼ cup taco seasoning 1 tsp dried basil ½ tsp dried oregano ½ tsp dried thyme 3 cups vegetable broth Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Add...

Darling Pepperoni Pizza Bites...

This is a fun and easy appetizers for children’s Valentine’s Day parties.  Serve it with warm pizza sauce as a dip and watch them gobble it right up. What You Need: 1 (4 oz) pkg. pepperoni slices 1 green pepper, diced 1 onion, diced 1 C cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 C Italian dressing 1 C Mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 (13.4 oz) pkg. refrigerated pizza dough How to Make It: Place the oven on 400 degrees and...

Christmas Day Fruit Punch...

Do you need great punch for your Christmas day. Adults as well as children will enjoy a cup while opening presents or after a great dinner. This is a great way to celebrate with friends and family. How to Make It: 3 C warm water 2 C sugar 3 bananas, sliced 1 (46 oz) can unsweetened pineapple juice 1 1/2 C orange juice 1/4 C lemon juice 2 (2 liter) bottles ginger ale How to Make It: This is a preview of Christmas Day Fruit...