Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Tomato season has taken it's sweet time getting here this year, but now that we are in the last...
Appetizers & Snacks
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Summer Rolls
These summer rolls make for a cool and refreshing dinner and if you get all the options set up on...
Hummus
Hummus is easy to make at home and great to have on hand for when you need a quick lunch or snack...
Chive and Caper Cream Cheese
This is an easy appetizer to keep in mind for Thanksgiving and holiday get togethers. Add smoked...
Crispy Lentils
Pantry items are a whole lot easier to incorporate into meals when you get them cooked....
Mignonette for Oysters
Most of my oyster memories are midday affairs with either a waterfront view or heaping...
Salted Almonds
The best results for homemade salted almonds come from a hot brine and a hot oven. I've adapted...
Roasted Delicata Squash Rings
Squash fries anyone? Delicious as an appetizer or as part of "sheet pan dinner" which is...
Pesto
Keep pinching those tasty leaves off your basil plants, otherwise they'll go to flower and that is...
Pipikaula (Hawaiian Beef Jerky)
When dinnertime snuck up on me again and all I had done that day cooking-wise was get this flank...
Asparagus with Egg and Tarragon Vinaigrette
I was never one to swoon over vegetables. Bread and pastries, yes. But not vegetables. Until...
Pastry Puffs (Cream Puffs, Pâte à Choux, Profiteroles)
Make these puffs the next time you need a special treat for a group--it's not every day people get...
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
There's really not much to making your own baked sweet potato fries: scrub a couple sweet...
Grandma B’s Nuts & Bolts
I think Grandma B was skimping on the butter when she made Nuts & Bolts back in the 60's....
Tomatillo Salsa/Green Cocktail Sauce
Call it salsa because it's fresh with some Scoville heat, or call it green cocktail sauce because...
Miso Butter with Chives or Scallions
I didn't think butter could be improved upon, but by adding white miso and rice vinegar you get a...
Quick Pickled Veggies
You can make quick pickles with just about any veggie - let your garden or farmer's market be your...
Crispy Garbanzos
A salty snack that delivers fiber and nutrients, not just empty calories. Also great for adding...
Spring Rolls
Ahhhh, the aroma of fresh mint has me excited for my class at the Cancer Support Community...
Hard Boiled Eggs (easy to peel)
Hard boiled eggs. Not the most interesting topic, but when those darn shells stick to the...
Miso Tahini Sauce
Think peanut sauce without the peanuts, and way more probiotics. Use it on cabbage slaw and serve...
Citrus Cured Salmon
Thanks go to Roland Passot, a masterful French chef at the helm of exquisite La Folie on Russian...
Shrimp Escabeche
This is the dish you want when you are hosting friends or if you want to treat yourself to a...
Naturally Fermented Cabbage, Small Batch
If you love the tang of vinaigrette-dressed greens, fresh squeezed lemonade, or a sip of kombucha,...
Poached Shrimp
I set a bag of frozen shrimp in my refrigerator to thaw but didn't get around to making the recipe...
Bourbon Candied Walnuts
A little something decadent makes a salad or cheese plate so much more interesting. Make a batch...
Honey Bourbon Dressing for Roasted Beets
Amaltheia's sweetly earthy beets, Poor Orphan's farmstead fromage blanc, and Mountain Vista Farm's...
Grissini
Julia Child and Carol Field appeared to have so much fun making these rustic breadsticks that I...
Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Spread)
When you have the BBQ going, toss on a couple whole red peppers to roast; they blacken in a few...
Hummus with Thai Flavors
Quick and healthy lunches and snacks are at your fingertips when you have fresh hummus in your...
Soba Noodles with Peanut Sauce
Enjoy these peanut soba noodles on their own, topped with shredded chicken, or tossed with crunchy...
Sautéed Mushrooms with Prosciutto
Great for any kind of nibble party, be it book club, open house, or just hanging out with friends,...
Pizza Dough
Pizza at home seems like a good idea until you try to mix and rise the dough the same day you're...
Grilled Peach, Sweet Onion & Bacon Salad
A delicious and different side dish for the grilling out, porch party days of summer: grilled...
Roasted Beet Hummus
What to do with 18 cups of freshly cooked cannellini beans? Well, two cups of 'em can turn into a...
Roasted Beets with Fromage Blanc
Something delicious happens when you pair these tangy beets with creamy fromage blanc, creme...
Roasted Brussels Sprout Chips
The crispy brussels sprout chips from Marlowe are better, but you can make these at home whenever...
Deconstructed Waldorf Salad with Blue Cheese Dip
Deconstructed Waldorf Salad with Blue Cheese Dip “...dressing on the side”. Historically the...
Smoked Turkey and Blue Cheese Salad in Endive Spears
‘Tis the season to know how to whip up a good hors d'oeuvre. And a big plus if it isn’t based on...
Peanut Sauce
Spicy peanut sauce? Sweet peanut sauce? Customize your personal blend by making it yourself. It...
Asparagus Terrine with Tarragon Mayonnaise
This might seem a fussy preparation for asparagus and eggs, but it is one of those magic French...
Pumpkin Seed Pesto
I don’t know about you, but I hate to offend people with garlic breath, and, let’s be honest, it...
Asparagus Appetizers with Soy Vinaigrette
I've had this recipe in my stash since my single girl days -- something I clipped from Self...
Popcorn
Natural popcorn with heart healthy olive oil. No microwave. No bag of chemicals. And no, not...
Polenta Squares with Veggie Toppings
You don't always need bread to make appetizers. Cook up some polenta, spread on a sheet pan, bake...
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