Dark Chocolate S’more

Dark chocolate smore

This dark chocolate s’more recipe is easy and tasty. Inspired by a key lime pie in a cup I saw at the doctor’s office. It’s a nice new twist on the traditional sandwich s’more. Add this to your holiday baking fun.

Chili Ice Cream

Chili ice cream in a spoon

Don’t worry, this chili ice cream won’t send you screaming for water to put out the fire in your mouth. It has just enough heat to remind you of the chili, but subtle enough to enjoy a big bowl.

Dragon Shrimp

Dragon shrimp is one of my favorite snacking dishes and I decided to name it after my grandfather because he taught me how to make it. This is a great dish for Chinese new year or any Asian themed party especially as an appetizer. Feel free to substitute peeled and cleaned shrimp for the shell and head on shrimp used in this recipe.

Fish and Sausage Stew

Sausage fish stew

When I told a friend I made fish and sausage stew, she looked at me a little funny. I can see how the idea of fish and sausage together caught her by surprise, but the two proteins work really well together in this dish. I will post the photos sometime this week.

Whole Wheat Banana Muffins

These muffins are very moist and tasty. They’re great for people who don’t want to eat butter, sugar and eggs.

Chicken in White Wine Cream Sauce

Chicken in White Wine Cream Sauce

This chicken in white wine and sour cream sauce is flavorful, tangy and satisfying. It’s a good dish to serve over white or brown rice.

Tilapia with Brown Rice and Green Beans

Pan Seared Tilapia

Tilapia is a great fish to work with and delicious pan seared. The fish gets a wonderful color and crunch on the outside, but the inside is still moist and tender. To make it a complete meal, I served it with brown rice and steamed fresh green beans. This meal is healthy, light and easy to make. To add more flavor to the dish, cook the rice in vegetable stock and add some peas and corn.

Celery Salad with Ginger and Dried Shrimp Dressing

celery salad

This celery salad makes for a wonderful side to any Asian inspired dinner. The salad is crunchy, refreshing and has a way of disappearing quickly. Feel free to omit the dried shrimp if you do not have any on hand.

The “Joey” Burger – White bread and Peanut butter

The "Joey" Burger

The “Joey” burger was my entry into the Burger Wars contest hosted by Dining with the Catty Critic this weekend. This burger is named after the love of my life because he is the one who discovered peanut butter on hamburgers.

Pork and Celery Dumplings

Pork and celery dumplings

The love of my life has been on a dumpling kick and I made another batch, but this time with pork and celery.