I still remember my first experience with tapenade. It was in Phoenix, AZ, at a little restaurant called Mamma Mia’s near my office. They brought out some fresh bread with olive oil… with stuff in it. I had no idea what it was… but it was sooo good. And now I know that it is [...]

Hummus is one of those foods that most people either love or hate. Those that hate it often do so because the only hummus they have had is so bland and flavorless! I now offer you a hummus that has plenty of flavor, and a wonderful texture. And it’s so easy. Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas [...]

1.5 cups melted clarified butter 1/2 cup oil 40 leaves phillo dough 4 cups finely ground nuts – your preference cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cardamom, etc to taste 1.5 cups evaporated cane juice (sugar) 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice 1/2 Tbsp brown rice syrup or honey Mix butter and oil.  Cut dough to the shape of the [...]

Christmas is almost here, and it’s a snow day today to boot – which this week seems to equal a longer Christmas break!  What’s a house full of girls to do? Bake cookies, of course! Growing up we had a recipe for a short while that was simply labeled “Susan’s Sugar Cookies.”  However, I can [...]

For the big party last weekend I made the meat sauce… but I also made a vegetarian sauce for those that don’t eat so much meat. As today is Tami’s birthday, and she requested the recipe, here it is! olive oil 1 med. sweet onion 5 cloves garlic – minced 6 roma tomatoes 2 cans [...]

I grew up making spaghetti sauce in a large pot. You make a big batch, because that’s how you can get all of the good stuff in. Then you freeze the excess. My husband calls my sauce “Spaghetti for 40 people” because I make such a big batch. But he can’t deny that it is [...]

I received an email feed from Smitten Kitchen the other day with something utterly delectable… a photo of food that instantaneously caused your mouth to salivate in anticipation of taking a bite of something that is on the other side of the country. Cruelty, plain and simple. What was this photograph? Bourbon Peach Hand Pies. [...]

I came across a dilemma today. I picked up a large green tomato at the CSA farm today, and I had no idea what to do with it. Yes, there are the traditional fried green tomatoes, but after the breakfast we had today, that just didn’t seem like the best idea. So, to google I [...]

Quinoa is an ancient grain that is making a huge comeback! It has a nutty flavor and is full of protein! Just make sure that you rinse it 5-6 times in a bowl of water before you cook it, as it has a naturally occurring coating that repels bugs and makes it a bit bitter. [...]

Ingredients: 3 corn cobs 1 can black beans 1/4 cup finely diced red onion 1 cup chopped cabbage 1 cup cubed mango 1/2 cup zucchini wedges 3 Tbsp lime juice 1 Tbsp rice vinegar 2 Tbsp olive oil dash garlic powder dash salt dash pepper Combine veggies in a bowl. I cut the zucchini in [...]