There have been a few cooler days recently in Michigan and since coming back from Orlando and my daughter's wedding, I've been craving soup. Something warm and satisfying and comforting like this bowl of New England Clam Chowder. My daughter got married last week in Orlando (we love her new … [Read more...]
Grilled Mediterranean Lamb Chops
Here is a new blog post that I wrote a long time ago but never published. It's summer time and I thought you would like it because lamb chops are really great on the grill. It was a little unusual that I was making them in the cold month of March in Michigan. Grilled Mediterranean Lamb Chops … [Read more...]
Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Pie
Summertime, and the living is easy! Fish are jumping and it's time to eat some Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Pie! Ice Cream Pie is so delicious and easy to make and perfect for family get-togethers at someone's house. The pie will have to be kept in a freezer so it's not one to take to a … [Read more...]
Blueberry Ice Cream Pie
Blueberry Ice Cream Pie is great for summer fun at your house or events where there is a freezer available. Like the Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Pie that I made on the same day, this one is equally easy to make. The ingredients are shortbread cookies, blueberry ice cream, whipped cream … [Read more...]
Spring Kale Slaw
This slaw was originally called winter slaw probably because it has the pumpkin seeds in it and the bright colors for winter holidays, but I'm calling it Spring Kale Slaw. It makes me think of spring cabbages, fresh herbs, like tarragon, and italian parsley, fresh carrots, and kale. I'm not … [Read more...]
Pesto Stuffed Chicken Roll
Pesto Stuffed Chicken Rolls are both pretty, delicious and can be made ahead of time. So I would say it's a great meal for family or company. It looks pretty and looks like you have spent a lot of time making it. But the nice think about these chicken rolls is that you can make them ahead of time … [Read more...]
Southern Tomato Pie
Southern Tomato Pie is popular in the south when tomatoes are in season and it's even good when tomatoes are not in season. I've had tomato pie before but this one is especially delicious with gruyere cheese, cheddar cheese, heirloom tomatoes, sweet Vidalia onion and Dijon mustard. Of course the … [Read more...]
Baby Eggplant, Summer Tomato, and Basil Casserole
Baby Eggplant, Summer Tomatoes and Basil Casserole is a perfect dish to serve on a cool spring or summer evening. This would be great as a vegetarian main course or as a side dish with your favorite meat. Everything about this dish is fresh from the garden. The tomatoes and basil along with the … [Read more...]
Delicious Beef Wellington with Mushroom Sauce
Here is a Delicious Beef Wellington with Mushroom Sauce from the The New Basics Cookbook by Julee Rosso & Sheila Lukins. They are the authors of the Silver Palate Cookbook and The Silver Palate Good Times Cookbook. All three of these cookbooks are my favorite cookbooks of all time. Back in … [Read more...]
Chocolate Bombe and Raspberry Sauce
When I started this recipe for Chocolate Bombe and Raspberry Sauce or Bombe aux Trois Chocolats (cake with 3 chocolates) recipe by Julie Child in the Menu Cookbook, I had no idea that it would take a couple of days to finish it! She starts the recipe by saying that it is a dessert for true … [Read more...]
Beet Pickled Deviled Eggs
I made these Beet Pickled Deviled Eggs because they are beautiful with the purple and yellow combination and dye coming from beets. Boiled Eggs are marinated in beet juice, vinegar, sugar and onions and then carefully sliced and then the yolks are made into your favorite deviled egg. I usually use … [Read more...]
Asian Broccoli Slaw with Peanut Dressing
This Asian Broccoli Slaw with Peanut Dressing is so easy to make and delicious and healthy. I made it for a lunch with girlfriends and served it with Teriyaki Salmon, Mediterranean Salad and Pumpkin Soup. Many recipes for asian coleslaw are made with regular cabbage but I decided to make this one … [Read more...]
Orange Glazed Pork Tenderloin
This Orange Glazed Pork Tenderloin is both delicious and easy to make. Pork tenderloin is one of the most tender cuts of pork and only needs to be cooked for a short time. It can be grilled, baked, or sauteed. My husband loves a pork shoulder or butt with all the fat and I admit that those cuts … [Read more...]
Homemade Pizza and a Trip to Venice Italy
"See Homemade Pizza Recipe below" When we went to Italy for the first time it was to Venice. My husband used to do more traveling with his job and I would take my vacation from my work to go along on the nicer trips. Luckily we had my Mom and Dad babysit because the kids were young then. My … [Read more...]
Egg Tostada with Salsa Cream Sauce
View Post Egg Tostada with Salsa Cream Sauce, Yum! Yes, I was in a creative mood this morning and didn't think I had anything to make for breakfast. That's usually a good excuse to go out to eat breakfast on a Sunday morning, but that meant I would have to get dressed and put on … [Read more...]
Linguine with Squid and Cilantro Basil Sauce
Linguine with Squid and Cilantro Basil Sauce is one of those recipes that reminds you of going to a beautiful Italian coastal town. The flavors of seafood, garlic, olive oil, butter and linguine and basil would be something you might find in a beautiful Italian restaurant perced on a mountain on … [Read more...]
Pork Loin with Cherry Wine Sauce
This is a Pork Loin with a Cherry Wine Sauce. Pork and Cherries seemed to compliment each other well. We like a good pork roast at my house but my husband definitely is opposed to dry meat more than me. So he likes fat but I don't but I still like the pork loin to be moist. Normally a meat … [Read more...]
Trip on the Napa Valley Wine Train
When you take the trip on the Napa Valley Wine Train get there early so that you can experience the waiting area before going on your trip. My husband planned our trip to Napa and Sonoma perfectly before we went on for a business trip to San Francisco. I highly recommend the Wine Train as … [Read more...]
Roasted Chicken with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Mushroom and Zucchini Tomato Sauce
This Mouth Watering Roasted Chicken with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Mushroom, Zucchini Tomato Sauce is a special dish that you will want to lick your plate after eating. Bake the chicken and while the chicken is baking make the mashed potatoes and mushroom, zucchini tomato sauce. I am a pretty … [Read more...]
Bean Salsa or Bean Salad You Decide!
Is it Bean Salsa or Bean Salad You Decide? Someone came up with this exceptionally delicious and healthy dish called Bean Salad but I like to call it Bean Salsa. You make the decision, but either way it makes a great side dish for a Tex-Mex Dinner or Taco night or Cinco de Mayo party or any night … [Read more...]
Mexican Grilled Salmon Fajitas
The combination of soy sauce, garlic, lime juice, cumin and red pepper make a great marinate for Mexican Grilled Salmon Fajitas. Grill the Salmon in a grill pan and serve in corn tortillas with pineapple salsa and broccoli coleslaw and you have the perfect mouthwatering … [Read more...]
Chorizo Enchilada Stuffed Poblano Pepper
CHORIZO ENCHILADA STUFFED POBLANO PEPPERS This is a recipe for Chorizo Enchilada Stuffed Poblano Peppers was created by my daughter. She made these for her family using ingredients that I had given her when I was going out of town and had items in my refrigerator that I was not going to be able … [Read more...]
Lighter Beef Bourguignon with Cheesy Polenta
There are several classic recipes for Beef Bourguignon, Julia Child's and Ina Garten's to mention a couple of the best. My Beef Bourguignon with Cheesy Polenta is a lighter version of Ina Garten's. My goal this month is to make mexican recipes that I will be serving for the Super Bowl Football … [Read more...]
Food Huntress' Top 10 Pinned Recipes in 2014
The recipes that are Food Huntress' Top 10 most pinned in 2014 follows. Get a cup of tea of coffee, pull up a chair and have fun browsing through these recipes. Greek Salad in Martini Glasses Jalapeno Cornbread Roasted Chicken Shrimp & Grits for Breakfast My Japanese Mother-in-Laws … [Read more...]
2014 Reader Favorite Recipes on Food Huntress
The following are the 2014 Reader Favorite Recipes on Food Huntress. The year 2014 is now gone but not forgotten. It was a good year and I hope yours was as well. I WISH MY READERS A WONDERFUL, HEALTHY AND HAPPY 2015!!! In 2015 I will be here creating recipes and writing "Food Huntress" blog … [Read more...]
Crown Roast of Pork for Christmas
Christmas in Florida and I was hosting for the 2nd year. I love to host a big party of family and friends for the holidays. There were 13 of us and I wanted to make it special. Last year I had made a Prime Rib and this year I wanted something fancy, delicious but simple. So I ordered a Crown … [Read more...]
White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread Cookies
It was fun participating in the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap this year. There were over 500 food bloggers who participated. We each would receive 3 food blogger names who we would be sending our cookies to. But we had to wait for a few weeks to find out who those food bloggers were. After much … [Read more...]
Turducken with Corn Bread Stuffing
The year of 2012 was a great Thanksgiving. My niece was getting married on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and the whole family came in for the holiday and the wedding. So I had about 13 for dinner. My brothers, sister-in-law, nieces, Mom, husband, son, 2 daughters, son-in-law, grandson and me. … [Read more...]
Healthy Nut Bread
This recipe for Healthy Nut Bread was developed after my physical trainer and friend, health guru, Pat Hagan from "Bodies in Motion" posted on facebook that I should make a special gluten free bread that was posted on one of her health websites. So I decided I would make the bread and take it to my … [Read more...]
My Hubby's Favorite - Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
My husband's favorite pie is a Strawberry Rhubarb Pie and I'm feeling a little guilty this week because I just returned from Orlando and my husband didn't get to go, so I had to make him one. It's the least I could do! :} I had a wonderful week enjoying the warm weather, pool and amusement parks … [Read more...]
Pho fun!
Pho is a Vietnamese Noodle Soup that contains broth and noodles, beef, pork or chicken and has the addition of fish stock at the end. Fresh vegetables like thai basil, cilantro, bean sprouts, green onions, lime juice, and Sriracha/hot chili sauce are added just before eating. It's one of my … [Read more...]
Grilled Steak
Before the end of the summer and grilling season leaves us for the cool temperatures of fall and winter, I'm going to get in as much grilling as possible. And what could be better than a juicy, grilled steak. Even though I am trying to eat healthy foods and maintain and even lose a few pounds, a … [Read more...]
Thai Red Curry with Chicken
I've enjoyed the Thai Red Curry with Chicken while on vacation in Santa Cruz recently and decided to try it at our home town Thai restaurant, Thai Princess. https://www.thaiprincessmi.com/. This picture of Thai Red Curry with Chicken was taken at the restaurant. Wow, was it tasty! I highly … [Read more...]
Birthday Lunch at Jasmine Porch & a Bloody Mary!
JASMINE PORCH - BLOODY MARY A Bloody Mary and a Birthday Lunch at Jasmine Porch is a great way to celebrate with the girls. When you are in Charleston and want to get out of town to another beautiful location, drive to Kiawah Island. We were having our annual high … [Read more...]
Eggs Benedict with Polenta Cake
Eggs Benedict with Polenta Cake was one delicious breakfast that we enjoyed while in Santa Cruz and I decided to create a recipe for it. The pictures are from the Polenta Bene from the Wharf Cafe. Polenta is a paste or dough made from cornmeal, which is boiled and typically then fried or … [Read more...]
Eggplant Parmigiana Towers
There are many different ways to make Eggplant Parmigiana. Some are a lot healthier than others. This one is more traditional with the eggplant dipped in bread crumbs and fried and then layered with tomato sauce and cheese and baked in the oven. Another way to make it is to dip the eggplant into … [Read more...]
Steak Diane with Cognac Mushroom Sauce
Steak Diane with Cognac Mushroom Sauce is a beautifully prepared steak tenderloin with a creamy sauce and made extra special with the addition of cognac and mushrooms. Anyone can make Steak Diane because it is easy and it is really impressive for guests or a special event like Mother's Day, … [Read more...]
Healthy Cheeseburger in Paradise
It's the C day of the A-Z Blog Challenge and I'm talking Healthy Cheeseburger. Before you start making these juicy cheeseburgers put on your favorite Jimmy Buffet Music. I love a good juicy cheeseburger and you might as well decide it is summer even if it is only April and there are still traces … [Read more...]
Berry Yogurt and Spinach Smoothie
As part of my 2 week try to lose 8 pounds, I have been making yogurt smoothies for breakfast. Here is one of my favorite ones, Berry Yogurt and Spinach Smoothie. It is high in protein because of the Greek Yogurt and the spinach and kale. Wow, 22 grams of protein in 1 cup of Greek yogurt. Then … [Read more...]
Avocado, Tomato, Corn and Shrimp Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
Avocado, Tomato, Corn and Shrimp Salad with Basil Vinaigrette is one of those salads that is healthy and delicious! Love, love, love me some avocado, and they are healthy, as much as 13 grams of fiber, 4 grams of protein and healthy fats. Actually avocados are high in fats but because they are … [Read more...]
Roasted Chicken
ROASTED CHICKEN Roasted Chicken is a lot of people's favorite family meal. I'm sure we all are trying to buy the healthiest meats, fruits and vegetables that we can get for our families. But picking out the healthiest chicken at the store has not become all that easy. It … [Read more...]
Delicious Glazed Salmon
TONIGHT I MADE A GLAZED SALMON USING BLACK PEARL SALMON Black Pearl Salmon are raised in the cold waters of Scotland. They have a meaty orange-red flesh that is tender, moist and delicious. Black Pearl Salmon are grown at low stocking levels, raised on sustainable feed, antibiotic free and are … [Read more...]
