This unique bruschetta could not be more delicious. It just couldn't be. (If I do say so myself.) Not only is this a gorgeous hors d'oeuvre, but it's fantastic over grilled chicken or fish or shellfish. These sweet, succulent, pearl-sized grapes are the smallest seedless grape variety. And aren't they … [Read more...]
Black Muscato Grape Flaugarde Recipe {Gluten-Free}
Sunday's are my favorite day to cook and bake. My boys are usually running around wildly, having fun, and being especially loud and crazy. (And when I say "boys," that includes my husband.) And while it warms my heart that they're so full of joy, I don't run wildly with them. Go figure. This is more often than … [Read more...]
Introducing Witch Fingers Grapes
How cool are these grapes!? I know, right? It was such a treat when Melissa's Produce introduced them to me, that I have to do the same for you. Sure their unique, elongated shape, and gorgeous deep purple color might have grabbed your attention, but it's their super sweet, delicious flavor that will keep you … [Read more...]
Muscato Grape-Shallot Pork Chops
The entrée, the main course. . . . it's dinner, really. Today we're making the Muscato Grape-Shallot Pork Chops, which will be beautifully placed on top of the Mashed Okinawan Sweet Potatoes and Citrus Steamed Asparagus. All strewn with the Crispy Asparagus Garnish. It's really a beautiful dinner party plate! I … [Read more...]
Potato-Kale Grape Salad Recipe with Thai Vinaigrette
This Kale Grape Salad Recipe changed my view of raw kale. I love it! Packed with fresh, interesting flavors, it's one of the most unique kale salads I've ever had, and I could eat it all day long!Kale has been one of the hippest, hottest, healthiest foods for a few years now. (Well, it's been one of the … [Read more...]
Roasted Grape Mascarpone Pasta Sauce Recipe
I could not be more excited to share this recipe with you! Okay, remember the grapes we marinated in wine last week? Well, if you haven't eaten all of them, you can roast them (yup, you heard me right -- roast them), to use in this amazing pasta sauce -- along with their marinade!(If you did eat all of them, no … [Read more...]
Wine Marinated Grapes
Simple, gorgeous, and utterly delicious. That's what's going on here, my friends!I am so excited about these grapes -- and creating this recipe was a wonderful culinary experiment. A few important tips before we dive in: First, heating the marinade before adding the grapes greatly intensifies the flavor. Two, the … [Read more...]
Chicken-Grape Salad with Sautéed Potatoes, Sweet Spiced Pecans and Lemon-Mustard Dressing
Did you know you can invite people (presumably friends or family) over for a meal and serve only salad? It's true! You could consider salad to be a "one-pot meal" of sorts! Okay, let's be realistic, I wouldn't serve just salad without a nice, rustic loaf of bread, drinks and of course, a fantastic … [Read more...]
