Appetizer

Classic Hummus

Hummus has been enjoyed in many parts of the world for centuries and with good reason.  The earliest recipe for…

2 months ago

Wintertime on the Homestead

Snow, ice, sleet, and wind.  Darkness at 4 p.m., rock-hard ground, frozen water-troughs, frostbitten ears on calves, milk frozen in…

4 months ago

Goat Cheese and Lemon White Bean Dip with Crostini

If you ever need a quick snack for an unexpected guest, an easy appetizer for your next get-together (remember those?),…

10 months ago

Quick-pickled Red Onions

Crunchy, sour, sweet, and spicy, I love pickles.  Basically, if you can pickle it, I’ll like it.  I must admit,…

1 year ago

Crispy Taco Cups

Every year, when the Super Bowl time gets near, I can't help but notice all the different attitudes toward the…

1 year ago

Savory Stuffed Mushrooms

For years I hated mushrooms.  My young palette had not yet developed an appreciation for the little darlings and I…

1 year ago

Sweet & Spicy Nut Mix

Well, friends, summer is long gone, and party and holiday season is upon us.  Family gatherings, pot-luck parties, gift exchanges, and…

1 year ago

Creamy Spinach & Cheese Pinwheels

Buttery, flaky, creamy, savory rounds of puff pastry, spinach, and cheese... That's what I've made for you this week, and…

2 years ago

Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips

Ah, summer… wildflowers blooming; picnics with loved ones; hot days in the garden; cool evenings in the yard.  If you’re…

2 years ago

Fresh Guacamole

They’ve had the most amazing, rich, buttery, perfectly-perfect avocados at my local grocery stores this summer.  There’s something so glorious…

2 years ago

Savory Snack Mix

“Woo-hoo! Float trip!!”  If you know what a float trip is, you know why I’m so looking forward to this…

2 years ago

Fresh Bruschetta

Last year, a friend of mine planted too many tomatoes and ended up canning over 30 quarts.  Her small family…

2 years ago