Carolyn
Guest-ChefHi! My name is Carolyn and I live on the west coast the US. During the day I work during the day, but at night and on weekends you will find me in the kitchen or outside by the grill whipping up a new and tasty dish. I have been creating and competing in recipe contests and cooking competitions since several years. I started out slowly and just entered a few contests here or there, now it takes up most of my free time and am amazed at the wonderful opportunities it has afforded me. I have been published in numerous magazines and cookbooks,
Chef's Recipes
Ingredients
- ¼ c. red wine vinegar
- 2 t. dried oregano
- 2. T. fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 clove fresh garlic, peeled and finely minced
- 2 t. red onion, finely minced
- 1 T. Dijon mustard
- ½ c. extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 large heads Romaine lettuce, washed, patted dry, and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 4 oz. feta cheese, cut into small, uniformly sized pieces
- 8 oz can black olives, drained and roughly chopped
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, washed and cut in half lengthwise
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced, then cut into quarters
- ¼ red onion, finely chopped
Hearty Greek Salad
This beautiful salad tastes as good as it looks! Although you don’t have to spend the time arranging the toppings as…
Ingredients
- 4 5-6 oz. cod fillets
- salt and pepper, to taste
- grape tomatoes, washed and sliced
- ½ c. fresh or bottled pesto
- salt and pepper, to taste
Mediterranean – Style Baked Cod
Here is a quick and healthy weeknight dinner that is absolutely full of flavor. As an added bonus, clean up could…
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower, rinsed, dried, and separated into florets
- 3 T. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 – 3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced
- 2 t. crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ c. Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, divided
Easy Spicy Roasted Cauliflower
This is a perfect side dish for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Just toss it all together and pop it…
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups butter, softened, divided
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- Granulated sugar
Chocolate Orange Sandwich Cookies with Ginger Cheesecake…
The holidays have been over for a few weeks so the sugar overload from all the cookies, fudge, and chocolate-covered everything…
Ingredients
- 4 orange Milano cookies (I used Pepperidge Farm)
- 1 3/4 cups whipping cream
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 box (3.4 ounce) Instant Cheesecake Pudding and Pie Filling
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons hot fudge sauce, room temperature
Orange Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse Parfaits
With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, I wanted to share a dessert that you could make in a snap,…
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons wasabi powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 8 whole chicken wings
- 2/3 cup seedless red raspberry jam
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Sweet and Spicy Asian Infused Chicken Wings
Well, I am still in a football tailgate munchie-type mood. And what better way to feed the munchies than with some…