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Seafood salad offers light alternative for warm summer nights
This salad has a lot going on and is very colorful, too. With papaya, mango, avocado, Napa cabbage, cilantro, coconut shrimp and seared ahi, it has a rainbow of delicious colors. It's big enough for a main course, yet light for a warm summer evening. We love the sweet ...By Susie Iventosch



A taco twist to the breakfast burrito
My son and I love to have breakfast for dinner on occasion, and this dish is one that lends itself well to that. It's also a great meal for a Sunday brunch gathering. Breakfast burritos are all the rage, so why not breakfast tacos? This recipe has tons of flexibility, ...By Susie Iventosch



Angel Food Cake with White Chocolate Mousse and fresh strawberries
INGREDIENTS
1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. sifted cake flour
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
By Susie Iventosch




Tis the season for this delightful, delicious dessert
Angel food cake is one of those desserts that pairs perfectly with fruit, and since strawberry season is coming up soon, I decided to try this cake with a filling of white chocolate mousse and fresh strawberries. It was a great choice, as it turned out! It wasn't a ...By Susie Iventosch



Carciofi (Artichokes) with Olives and Capers
12 oz. jar marinated artichoke hearts (I use Trader Joe's Marinated Grilled Artichoke Halves)
1 cup Greek olives, pitted and halved
By Susie Iventosch



A savory side perfect for spring
I've been studying several foreign languages on my iPad with the Duolingo language app. It is really fun and the more languages you study, the more time it takes because Duo challenges you to keep up learning streaks. So, every day I try to get in 5 to 10 minutes per ...By Susie Iventosch



Pollo alla Diavola
(Serves 4)
INGREDIENTS
4 chicken breasts (bone in and skin on)
By Susie Iventosch



Devour this devilishly divine chicken dish
We recently visited our daughter in New York City, and one night we dined at a really cozy, neighborhood restaurant called Lupa. It seems that most of us were craving chicken that night, but there was only one option on the menu - Pollo alla Diavola (devil's chicken) ...By Susie Iventosch



Tomato-stuffed Bell Peppers
(Serves 6 as a side, or 3 as a main)
INGREDIENTS
3 orange, red or yellow bell peppers, cut in
By Susie Iventosch



A warm side for cold winter nights
Over the holidays, my nephew Brian gave me a beautiful kitchen towel along with a fun little tapas cookbook, "200 Tapas & Spanish Dishes," by Emma Lewis. This was the perfect gift for an auntie who loves to be in the kitchen, stirring up new recipes! In the book I ...By Susie Iventosch



Nothin' says lovin' like chocolate cake in the oven
What can say "I love you" more than a beautiful homemade cake? This cake is especially fun because the loves in your life won't know there's a delicious dark chocolate cake inside until you cut into it. This cake recipe is one of my favorites because it's so moist and ...By Susie Iventosch



Fried Olives with Gorgonzola Sauce
(Makes approximately 2 dozen)
INGREDIENTS
1 pint pitted green Greek olives
By Susie Iventosch




Sumptuous and simply delicious Super Bowl nibbles
With Super Bowl right around the corner on Sunday, Feb. 4, here are some fancy finger foods to pass around your football gathering this year. These pan-fried olives and caramelized onion puff pastry treats are sure to be crowd pleasers. A friend sent me the onion puff ...By Susie Iventosch



Radish Salad with so many greens!
It seems appropriate to take a break for crunchy greens and veggies after the holiday season, which is chock-full of rich food and fabulous goodies. While radishes are not a favorite of everyone, I love their fresh taste and crunchy character. They make a great snack ...By Susie Iventosch



Southwest Crab or Shrimp Cakes
(Makes 8 crab or shrimp cakes)

INGREDIENTS
By Susie Iventosch



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