Beyond Wonderful

07/07/2016

Zucchini Pieni (Stuffed Summer Squash)
Fresh, mild zucchini is the perfect vehicle for classic Italian seasonings like onion, garlic, parsley and parmesan. These look lovely, taste scrumptious and are easy to prepare ahead then bake at meal time.

http://beyondwonderful.com/recipes/side-dishes/vegetables/zucchini-pienistuffed-summer-squash-italian-recipe/

06/29/2016

Whip a dip so good you’ll flip! Strawberry Cheesecake Dip

This luscious cheesecake dessert is perfection on a hot summer night. No oven required.

It’s easy, really easy, to make— and so downright addictive you may want to consider a double batch.

One thing to remember--it makes all the difference--buy organic strawberries that are ripe and fragrant. Best yet, get them freshly picked at a local farm or your yard. Avoid the large, unripe, flavorless berries at the supermarket. They will definitely disappoint.

http://beyondwonderful.com/recipes/appetizers/dip-appetizers/strawberry-cheesecake-dip-recipe/

02/26/2016

Fettuccine Alfredo

Smooth, rich Fettuccine Alfredo is surprisingly easy to make from scratch and can compete with any restaurant’s rendition. Parmesan cheese steals the show here, and makes for a finger-licking sauce that will leave everyone wanting seconds.

http://beyondwonderful.com/recipes/main-courses/pasta-beans-grains/fettuccine-alfredo-italian-recipe/

02/07/2016

12/04/2015

Keoke Coffee
There’s nothing like hot caffeine and a jolt of brandy to revive the spirit on a frosty day! For a fancy presentation, use cinnamon sticks as stirrers.

http://beyondwonderful.com/recipes/beverages/hot-drinks/keoke-coffeerecipe/

12/02/2015

Holiday Sugar Cookies
I've started work on this year's Beyond Wonderful Kitchen Cookie Tree. This dough is easy to handle and yields heavenly cookies. Once baked, all of the little elves gather to decorate and hang them joyfully on the tree.

11/24/2015

Classic Mashed Potatoes
Have the paramedics standing by—my version of the comfort classic contains cream, milk, and butter in abundance. Trust me, it’s totally worth it.

http://beyondwonderful.com/recipes/side-dishes/vegetables/classic-mashed-potatoes/

11/10/2015

Divine Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie
I love this pie and it is always front and center on my Thanksgiving dessert table. It comes from Chef Catherine Christiansen and eliminates the highly processed corn syrup used in most pecan pies. The result: a heavenly concoction in which pure, natural ingredients really shine.

http://beyondwonderful.com/recipes/desserts/pies-and-tarts/divine-maple-bourbon-pecan-pie/

11/05/2015

Black Bean Soup
With soup this good in the house, you’ll actually welcome cold, rainy weather. You can puree the entire batch if you like a smooth soup, but I prefer to preserve a little texture by pureeing only half the mixture.

http://beyondwonderful.com/recipes/soups/hot-soups/black-bean-soup-recipe/

11/02/2015

Beef Bourguignon (French Burgundy Stew )
When properly prepared, inexpensive stew meat shines in this traditional French dish—making the classic both delectable and affordable. Don’t rush the long, slow braising; it’s critical to achieving fork-tender results.