Foodie Tips & Tidbits

You know summer is almost over when the children go back to school. Before you put the cover back on the BBQ grill or island, ease on into autumn with a light and yummy recipe

Chef Les Kincaid knows his beef stew! Here’s a recipe for you in anticipation of chilly autumn nights and nippy days. Kind of makes you want to rent a log cabin in the woods, doesn’t it? This recipe was so popular when was first published on VOE in 2014, I had to run it again.  Merci beaucoup, Chef Les!   …

I serve as one tenth of a delightful group of card sharks (haha!) who play Slide Bottom Gin on the first Friday of each month. Each pair rotates hosting the cutthroat event in their respective homes, and everyone contributes to the host’s entrée—as well as to the jackpot. One of the more formidable players, Charlene H., contributed the following delectable …

Fourth of July gatherings always call for a number of side dishes to complement the main grilled entrees.This is a quick n’ easy pasta salad

The summer heat is creeping in on windy wings this year in Vegas. It’s still cool enough to enjoy outdoor patio dining. Here’s a lovely easy-to-make orzo, spinach and feta cheese salad recipe perfect for a picnic side dish or even as an entrée. Orzo, Spinach & Feta Cheese Summer Salad   Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta …

This recipe calls for a little labor of love, but isn’t Mom the sweetest peach? Doesn’t she deserve your time and effort? You’ll be rewarded too