Savory

Whether it’s salty or spicy, you name it I cook it.

Roasted Shrimp, Cherry Tomato and Pesto Focaccia

Roasted Shrimp, Cherry Tomato and Pesto Focaccia

Roasted Shrimp, Cherry Tomato and Pesto Focaccia is true Italian comfort food. Serve as an appetizer or a side. It’s addictively delicious. There’s this bakery in San Francisco called Liguria Bakery that makes the most AMAZING focaccia bread. They would rotate the toppings seasoning and 

Apricot Soy Glazed Tilapia with Zucchini White Rice

Apricot Soy Glazed Tilapia with Zucchini White Rice

This was a late night dinner I created after a friend of mine gave me some of his homemade apricot jam. Very easy, healthy and satisfying when you’re craving take out but like me crave this kind of food when it’s too late to order 

Grilled Chicken with Pinot Noir and Blueberry Glaze

Grilled Chicken with Pinot Noir and Blueberry Glaze

A sweet and savory way to serve grilled chicken. I found blueberry balsamic vinegar in my local grocery store and had to use it in this dish with the addition of fresh blueberries. {Plain balsamic would work just as great too.} Bring the dish together 

Pork Chops in Mustard Sauce

Pork Chops in Mustard Sauce

Pork chops in a mustard sauce with chopped dill pickles on top. Need I say more. Whether you use dill or sweet pickles, this simple ingredient takes this dish one step further and guarantees to be impressive. This may sound like an odd combination but trust me 

Veal with Mushroom Cream Sauce

Veal with Mushroom Cream Sauce

Now I know what you’re thinking, veal is baby cow, not exactly “politically correct”. But let me tell you this cut of meat is the most tender and delicious beef you can find. When I went to school in Montana you couldn’t find veal from any 

Bacon Mushroom Shrimp with Creamy Cheese Polenta

Bacon Mushroom Shrimp with Creamy Cheese Polenta

Bacon Mushroom Shrimp with Creamy Cheese Polenta is the comfort dish you crave. I used peppered bacon to give it a kick of spice. The cheesy polenta is the perfect side for this flavorful dish. Polenta is just ground cornmeal. You can find packages of 

Farro Risotto with Broccoli Rabe

Farro Risotto with Broccoli Rabe

Farro is a whole grain and is a healthy alternative to this creamy dish. For a faster preparation try boiling the farro to al dente before adding in half the amount of the cooking liquid according to instructions. If broccoli rabe isn’t available at your 

Mushroom Bruschetta

Mushroom Bruschetta

Mushroom Bruschetta is not your average tomato bruschetta. So savory and delicious. My husband and I can just eat these for dinner, share some wine, and enjoy each other’s company with bellies full of this tasty appetizer. It’s like a date night in itself. A