Winter recipes added by professional chefs

Three Cheese Macaroni & Cheese

An unusual recipe ingredient caught my attention when I saw this on the Internet and after trying it out the recipe went straight to my rotation…

Skillet Zucchini with Tomatoes and Pepperoni

At the height of zucchini harvest there's no such thing as too many recipes to use it up. This is a simple way…

Lotta Cheese Cheese Burger

We got a complaint from some friends that when they go out for burgers the meat is paper thin and the cheese, if you can find any, is tasteless. We…

Roasted Banana Bars with Browned Butter Pecan Frosting

This recipe was a finalist in Cooking Light Magazine's "Twenty-five Favorite Dessert Recipes" several years…

Favorite way to Cook a WHOLE CHICKEN

This is such a great way to roast a chicken if you never tried it in a bundt pan you're missing out!

Tips for Using Butternut Squash

Recipes, tips and Youtube Video on this post

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars

An oatmeal streusel mixture serves as both crust and topping in this delightfully chewy cookie bar. The secret ingredient in the filling is…

Whole Grain Fig & Rum Squares

My husband loves fig newtons and I do too, but I'm allergic to wheat. I use whole spelt flour instead of wheat in this yummy, healthy treat.

Black Bean Soup

KEEP GUACAMOLE FRESH

THIS IS WHAT I LEARNED CHRISTMAS DAY AND IT WORKS. YOU WILL DO IT A LOT. IT IS SO EASY. JEANIE HUTNYAK

Wattleseed Beef Tenderloin

Whilst working at the Duxton Hotel in Singapore a few years back, I was inspired by a French chef who used to make dish he called Coffee Beef. The…

Herb Grilled Pork Chop and Caramelized Apple Risotto

the sauce for this dish is a simple reduction of cream and white wine infused with saffron, dijon, shallot,…

ESTESS SMOKED POTATOES WITH CORN

THIS IS A RECIPE WE USE WITH SALMON, FISH AND CHICKEN, IT IS NOT TOO MUCH SALT, YOU DON'T TASTE IT THE SALT…

Panettone (Italian Christmas Cake)

Stollen

This famous German bread originated in the city of Dresden. It is made from a very rich but not overly sweet dough that is studded with candied…