American new year recipes

Ruby Chai Appletini

I love chai and Numi’s Ruby Chai blend with Rooibos makes for a delicious infusion agent in cocktails. The warm rich spice blends superbly with the…

Jalisco Sunset

AKA Velvet Orange

The Johnny Swizzle

Pecan Pie

Although I commonly make this pie during the holiday season, I sometimes like to bake this pie during other times of the year. It is super decadent,…

Baby Yellowtail Crudo

Clam Dip

A fabulous dip for any occasion! Use potatoe chips or Club Crackers. Do not use flavored crackers--bland crackers are better.

Shrimp, Avocado and Grapefruit Salad

Tangy salad for warm summer days

Mahi Mahi with Pineapple

Simple recipe with lots of flavor!

Cumin and Coriander BBQ Pork Spareribs

I had this at a friends house over the weekend - they made two kinds of ribs. A more "traditional" slab with…

Stuffed Mushrooms with Feta & Spinach

I adapted these mushrooms from a bon appetit recipe. They are delicious and always a crowd pleaser. They have…

Warm Chocolate Pudding Cakes

This is one of my favorites. Relatively easy to make and ridiculously good. Wow them with this one!

Hamachi Crudo with Sharlyn Melon and Mint

Don't be intimidated by sushi; this is a great dish you can make for or with your friends. Make sure you…

Pan Roasted New York Steak with Roasted Potatoes

Try this with my Green Garlic Aioli and Shaved Vegetable Salad; a perfect meal for two. It's very important to…

Pecan-Crusted Beef Tenderloin

It's a little spendy, but definitely a crowd pleaser (as long as your crowd likes beef!). This one works nearly as well without the Juniper Juice…