Appetizer

VERSATILE NAAN BREAD MAKES GREAT PIZZAS

VERSATILE NAAN BREAD MAKES GREAT PIZZAS

The first time I made these for the family, they were an instant hit with adults and kids alike.  And talk about easy…about 15 minutes total work/cooking time and only three ingredients.  What’s not to like about that?! The base for these quick pizza-like...

REMEMBERING GRANDPA AND HIS FAVORITE RANCH DIP

REMEMBERING GRANDPA AND HIS FAVORITE RANCH DIP

Allen’s father loved this dip so much, it was always the first thing I had ready and sitting out for him when he arrived for one of his many visits with us. And I usually sent him home with some so he could stop along the way, pull this out of the fridge of his...

EASY MUFFIN CUP BREAKFAST: SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE QUICHES

EASY MUFFIN CUP BREAKFAST: SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE QUICHES

In an earlier post about Mini Frittatas, I talked about how convenient it is to have both mini frittatas and mini quiches on hand for breakfast.  I also mentioned the differences (frittatas are bit heartier and substantive, quiches are lighter and silkier), and...

TUNA DIP CAN BE USED MANY WAYS, SO CAN THE MICROPLANE

TUNA DIP CAN BE USED MANY WAYS, SO CAN THE MICROPLANE

I must admit I am a sucker for kitchen gadgets.  So, this month I plan on featuring a favorite kitchen tool and related recipe, so you, too, can enjoy my passion. Just what you wanted, right?!  I will also highlight some previous recipes that use...

FEAR OF FILO? TAKE THE PLUNGE WITH SPANAKOPITA

FEAR OF FILO? TAKE THE PLUNGE WITH SPANAKOPITA

My version of Spanakopita is probably not true to the classic Greek version. But then, as I have mentioned before, I feel recipes are jumping off points for creating food that fits you, your family, and your lifestyle.  When I first became aware of filo dough, I...

EASY AND BEST APPETIZER: SMOKED SALMON AND PESTO

EASY AND BEST APPETIZER: SMOKED SALMON AND PESTO

The very easiest and favorite appetizer! I love it when an appetizer only has a few ingredients, takes almost no time to get ready for company, and doesn't involve cooking. Allen and I used to enjoy this for dinner on hot summer nights when we didn’t want to add heat...

EASY TO MAKE, EASY TO PLEASE

EASY TO MAKE, EASY TO PLEASE

BISCUIT BITES and WARM MEMORIES Every child should have someone who makes them feel incredibly special, and Allen’s Aunt Edna was the person who gave Allen that gift.  No matter what, Edna was always there to make Allen feel good about himself. When I make these...

HOW TO MAKE POPCORN POPPING MORE COMPLICATED THAN IT NEEDS TO BE!

HOW TO MAKE POPCORN POPPING MORE COMPLICATED THAN IT NEEDS TO BE!

HONEY ORANGE CARAMEL CORN To be perfectly honest, I have never been a popcorn fan, even though I love the smell of popcorn. After a good whiff of that wonderful aroma, I usually eat one handful of popcorn and then I’m done.  I wish I could do that with ice cream....

BAKED TOMATOES: EVEN BETTER THAN BACON

BAKED TOMATOES: EVEN BETTER THAN BACON

Baked Parmesan Tomatoes Originally, I only made these with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, but I now vary this according to mood.  My mood depends on whether I feel like going out to the store to get more Parmesan, or if I just want to use whatever I have...