• Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Salad with Bacon combines new potatoes with creamy dill dressing, Fresno chilies and my favorite spicy dill pickles.
    Easter,  Salads,  Side Dish

    Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Salad with Bacon

    Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Salad with Bacon combines new potatoes with creamy dill dressing, Fresno chilies and my favorite spicy dill pickles. Calling all the dill pickle lovers – this one’s for you. I use my classic dill dip as a creamy dressing for this flavorful potato salad. The tender new potatoes really hold on to all that creamy dill flavor. This potato salad has been our family favorite Summer side dish. It all started when I was short on time and had to whip up a quick party dish. I always have dill dip and fresh cut vegetables in my refrigerator for easy, healthy snacks. Something I learned from…

  • Tequila Orange Ham and Smoked Citrus & Butter Lettuce Salad
    Easter,  Holiday,  Main Dish,  Pork

    Easter Dinner for Two

    Make this intimate, citrus inspired Easter Dinner for Two with a menu of Kicked Up Tequila Orange Ham, Smoked Citrus Salad & Fennel Gratin, all in small portioned sizes. When it’s just the two of you, create this easy-to-follow Easter Dinner for Two in just over an hour.  Transform a small smoked, pre-cooked ham with a sweet, citrusy glaze with a little kick from smoked paprika and chipotle. The benefit of cooking small is that it takes only 30 minutes to glaze and re-heat the smoked ham.  Look for a two pound ham like the one pictured from Safeway. What pairs perfect with our Kicked-Up Tequila Orange Ham? Smoked Citrus…

  • Sweet tea balances the saltiness of the ham and sage adds a nice citrus note.
    Easter,  Pork

    Sweet Tea & Sage Ham

    Sweet Tea & Sage Ham accentuates the natural flavor of a spiral bone in ham, making a tender and delicious meal for your family. Sweet & Citrusy Spiral Ham Oh Southern sweet tea, how you look so lovely glazing my spiral ham. Really, though, just look at that beautiful golden brown coloring on this ham. The sweetness of the tea balances the saltiness of the ham and the sage? Let me tell you about the sage. I LOVE sage. I love it for drying and smudging; I love it for cooking with; and I love it for garnishing. Sage has a strong, clean scent, but also pulls bright citrus notes…

  • A variety of citrus, stone ground mustard, brown sugar and a pinch of cayenne create a sweet and spicy glaze for sockeye salmon
    Easter,  Seafood

    Sweet & Spicy Citrus Salmon

    Sweet & Spicy Citrus Salmon uses just 5 ingredients to create a delicious, showstopper centerpiece for your dinner table in 20 minutes. A variety of citrus, stone ground mustard, brown sugar and a pinch of cayenne create a sweet and spicy glaze for sockeye salmon. Citrus is a great fruit to always have on stock. It not only lasts a long time, but you can make an ordinary pantry recipe taste fresh and full of life. From sauces, salads, glazes and even smoothies, I always keep a bowl of citrus on hand. This recipe is a simple glaze topped with blood oranges, lemons and limes. Blood oranges are my favorite,…

  • Easter,  Pork

    Citrus Chipotle Ham

    Citrus Chipotle Ham combines bright flavors of grapefruit and orange together with warm smokey chipotle for extra flavorful bite. Throw out that little spice packet and jazz up your holiday ham with the flavors of citrus and spice. Bright tones of orange and grapefruit blend perfectly with smokey chipotle and give this ham the beautiful color everyone hopes for. This Citrus Chipotle Ham will be the center of attention at your holiday table with the caramelized edges and tender juicy inside. Serve with Classic Potato Gratin which compliments this bold flavored ham with it’s tender creaminess. Complete the meal with Northern Winter Salad featuring shaved brussel spouts, hazelnuts, cranberries and…