by Debra Ponzek | Jun 21, 2016 | All, Salads, Side Dishes
There are some recipes that are summer staples and the watermelon feta salad is one of them. Both at Aux Delices and at home, the salad is a hit. Adding the salad to the menu of a BBQ or a summer picnic is a good idea. It’s such a good recipe that another cookbook...
by Debra Ponzek | Jun 15, 2016 | All, Appetizers, Desserts, Main Course, Side Dishes
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors, whether you travel miles to do it or head to the backyard. Since we’re headed to the backyard anyway,why not invite friends and family over for a backyard party? In order to throw the perfect backyard party, you will...
by Debra Ponzek | Jun 2, 2016 | All, Breakfast, Desserts
Parfaits are easily one of the best things to make for breakfast, but they also work as a dessert. During the summer, you can find fruit that are in season to make your parfait even better. Definitely the easiest summer dessert. Simple layers of whipped cream and the...
by Debra Ponzek | May 23, 2016 | All, Desserts, Holidays, Side Dishes
There are times when a dessert just fits into a holiday and the patriotic flag fruit tart dessert is one of them. This dessert is perfect for the Fourth of July but it’s also good for any other time as well. This tart is rustic, sweet, lovely, and the crust...
by Debra Ponzek | May 13, 2016 | All, Main Course, Uncategorized
During the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas, when I get home from a busy day all I can think about is take out sounds good. I mean, take out is easy, but then my inner chef yells at me. So I turn on the kitchen lights, and as I roll up my sleeves, pour a glass...
by Debra Ponzek | May 4, 2016 | All, Appetizers, Breakfast, Desserts, Holidays, Main Course, Side Dishes, Uncategorized
Everyone knows that some of the best gifts, are the ones you make for someone rather than buy for someone. That’s because homemade gifts show that you took the time not only to make it but to consider if the person receiving it will love it. When it comes to Mother’s...
by Debra Ponzek | Apr 27, 2016 | All, Main Course
There is one dish I like to order over and over again when I visit Italy and every time I order it, I am never disappointed. That dish is the Farfalle Pasta with Zucchini and Clams. There is just something about the flavors that come together in this dish that make it...
by Debra Ponzek | Apr 13, 2016 | All, Breakfast, Main Course
My kids and I make these just about every Sunday morning. We like these pancakes that much, and like all pancakes, they are easy to mix. Here, I added blueberries to make this blueberry pancakes recipe, my first choice, but because my husband prefers his pancakes...
by Debra Ponzek | Apr 6, 2016 | All, Appetizers, Main Course, Make Ahead Meals, Side Dishes
It’s time to bust out the grill and start cooking outdoors in the beautiful sunshine. You could be grilling for family and friends during a party or maybe just a dinner for two or one, it doesn’t matter. Grilling is a great way to get creative with flavors. Adding...
by Debra Ponzek | Mar 31, 2016 | All, Appetizers, Cinco de Mayo, Drinks, Side Dishes
There are two staples at almost every happy hour you can find. The first being the drinks, usually margaritas of all different types. The second is guacamole because nothing goes better with a margarita than chips and dip. The best part is, these happy hour recipes...
