I would have to say basil is my favorite herb; it is so versatile and there are so many varieties of this wonderful fragrant leaf. I even had a catering company over 25 years ago in Boulder Colorado, which my business partner and I named “Sweet Basils Catering.” As you can see from the pictures […]
They’re not just for breakfast! Frittata is an egg-based dish similar to an omelette or crustless quiche, enriched with additional ingredients such as meats, cheeses, vegetables or pasta. The options are endless. The Italian word frittata derives from fritta, the feminine past participle of “to fry” and was originally a general term for cooking eggs […]
I would like to share a popular chicken entrée requested often in my Personal Chef Business. It’s fairly quick to put together and full of flavor. Chicken with Goat Cheese and Sun Dried Tomatoes 2 6-8 oz. Boneless Chicken Breast – Skin-on Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 OZ. Sun Dried Tomatoes, […]
I love Farmers’ Markets and most recently I find myself spending more time at them: purchasing, tasting, seeking out local product and also getting to know the local growers – quite the education and so much to learn. Farmers markets are one of the oldest forms of direct marketing by small farmers. Saying that, I guess […]
One of my PC (Personal Chef) clients asked me if I would share the Wild Rice recipe I prepared last week. “Mark REALLY loved that wild rice, by the way…I’ve never really cooked with it, and I loved the way you treated it…if you don’t mind the recipe on that one, it would be great!!” […]
Five keys to a heart-healthy diet: Prepare Your Food Watch Portion Sizes Read Labels Plan Ahead Make Wise Food Choices If you are too busy to do so, Culinary Creations by Connie would be more than happy to step in and assist with all of the above……..how easy is that? Here is an excellent food […]
I just recently catered a Tuscan-themed reception and had several requests for recipes for the hors d’oeuvres served. The client asked if I would share the “Olive Popper” recipe, also a favorite of my husband’s. Several years ago, Wayne first ordered fried olives at a local Italian restaurant and loved them; he spoke of them […]