A Pickled Garlic Martini in honor of The Martini Club

This sounds like a strange concoction, but it is surprisingly good.  It makes a wonderful pre-dinner cocktail.

Crevettes aux Poivrons #EattheWorld

Shrimp and Sweet Bell Peppers stir-fried up in a savory mixture of onions, ginger, and garlic.  Easy, delicious, quick, and colorful.  A perfect weeknight meal.

Beer and Garlic Marinated Chicken Breasts #SundayFunday

It is still grilling season here in Michigan, but not to worry if it's not available where you are, because this delicious chicken can also be made in the oven.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are celebrating National Drink a Beer Day.....

Pesto alla Trapanese #MoviesandMunchies

This pesto, originating in Sicily, certainly does not get the attention it deserves.  The Sicilian version of pesto has a fresh tomato base, is full of herbs, and uses almonds instead of pine nuts. It is delicious!!!

I was inspired to make this Pesto after watching Nonna's for our Movies and Munchies group this month......

G is for Garlic

Skinless, bone in chicken thighs, cooked in a garlic and honey sauce that reduces to a wonderful, sticky glaze.

G is for Garlic.........

Garlic Butter Salmon and the Weekly Menu

Welcome to Fish Friday, Lenten edition.  Fish Fridays are a constant struggle for me.  My husband likes fish, fried.  He will eat shrimp occasionally, but also prefers it fried.  He will eat scallops once in a blue moon.  He will eat calamari, fried, of course.

So I am constantly looking for fish/seafood recipes that he would like that are a little healthier than the fried foods he prefers.

E is for Escargot

This is not a beautiful dish but it is delicious and much easier than trying to serve the snails in shells.  Serve them with a crusty baguette to soak up all the delicious buttery, herb, sauce.

E is for Escargot.....

Ginger Garlic Chicken Soup and my First Book Review of 2025 for the 8th Day of Christmas

This bowl of soup is not only comforting it is healing.  Chicken soup, well known for it's healing qualities when you're not feeling well, gets an added boost with a healthy dose of ginger and garlic as well as antioxidants from spinach.

Creamy Garlic Chicken #FallFlavorsWeek

This delicious dish of pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a creamy garlic sauce is pure comfort food at it's very best.   It can be served over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.  

This is the third and final day of Fall Flavors Week.  I hope you have enjoyed it.....

Rockfish with Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce #SundayFunday

This tender flaky white fish is made even more delicious with the addition of tomatoes and onions cooked in Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing recipes that use homemade sauces today.......

Texas Toast starting with Homemade English Muffin Bread and a Book Review #BreadBakers

This scrumptious English Muffin Bread was made for toasting.  I decided to slather mine with garlic butter and toast it on the grill, Texas style.  

The #BreadBakers are having a BBQ.......

Honey Garlic Wings #SundayFunday

I like cooking up wings to place out as an appetizer when having gatherings at the house.  I have many different recipes on my blog but these made with honey and garlic are one of our favorites.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Wing recipes today......

One Pot Penne Alfredo #NationalGarlicMonth

This creamy, garlicky, delicious alfredo is made using just on pan getting dinner on the table in less than half an hour and saving on cleanup.  It is a perfect Meatless Monday or Lenten Friday Meal.

The Festive Foodies are celebrating National Garlic Month.......

Garlic Ginger Chicken Nuggets #NationalGarlicMonth

 Store bought chicken nuggets drenched in a sweet and spicy sauce.  The Teen was in heaven.

The Foodie Extravaganza Gang are celebrating National Garlic Month.......

Garlic and Herb Steamed Mussels #FishFridayFoodies

Impress your guests with this amazingly simple and delicious Seafood Platter.  Simple preparation and very little time is involved, yet the WOW factor is incredible.

 Welcome to the November edition of Fish Friday Foodies........

Grilled New York Strip Steaks with Herb Compound Butter #SundayFunday

We all love grilled steaks but for some reason those we get at a steakhouse have a little something extra that we crave when dining at home.  Enter a herb compound butter that will transport your steaks from deliciously good to amazingly delicious!!

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are celebrating National Steakhouse Month......

Garlic and Pineapple Glazed Ham #NationalGarlicDay

This ham is crusted with crushed pineapple, garlic and honey before being baked for a unique and different Island Style dinner.

I served this up last November for an Island Style Friendsgiving Dinner with our Dive Family. I got so caught up in the festivities that I forgot to take photos until after dinner.  You can see, by the large dent in the ham, that it was a big hit......

Spezzatino d'agnello and a G.D. Vajra Albe #ItalianFWT #SupperClubSaturday

This delicious dish of lamb slow braised in a garlicky tomato sauce until fall apart tender was the perfect pairing with this Barolo wine from Italy.

We are celebrating the Slow Food and Wine Movement with the Italian Food Wine and Travel group.

Here's to Longevity. Cheers!! #WinePW

Longevity.....Long Life, Durability, Endurance, Vitality.  During this month of February when we celebrate Black History Month, Lunar New Year and Valentine Day it is a very good and appropriate word.

The Wine Pairing Weekend gang are celebrating Black History Month by showcasing BIPOC wines and wineries.  I have chosen to share Longevity Wines.  

Gamberi al Cioccolato #ChocolateWeek

This dish is a fun take on Shrimp Scampi.  The addition of a Dark Chocolate Drizzle makes this dish feel a bit more decadent and special.

Today is Fish Friday and the final day of Chocolate Week......