This is a recipe that one-ups homemade hummus. It punches up the flavor of beans with roasted garlic and rosemary. I began experimenting with this recipe after ordering an appetizer sampler platter at a popular Seattle restaurant. The version of … Continue reading
Our house has been overdosing on quinoa. I think I’ve been having too much fun cooking up a storm with it lately. After feeding it to my husband twice a day for more than a week, the kids stopped eating … Continue reading
This is the best tasting, most versatile spread. Creamy, cheesy and full of flavor. My friend Karen introduced me to this pimento cheese spread about 5 years back as a tea sandwich at a party. I may or may not have eaten more … Continue reading
This is delicious meat! Crispy carnitas is always my favorite at Mexican restaurants. After researching slow-cooker recipes, I dove right in last May for my husband’s birthday. It was a busy day, his parents arrived from Rockford, Il. My son had … Continue reading
This is a quick an easy recipe that can enhance the flavor of many more recipes. Having a jar of these pickled onions in your fridge can be very useful for garnishing sandwiches, salads and tacos. I have an upcoming … Continue reading
The peppers are the key to heat and spiciness of this recipe. I stemmed and seeded the two peppers I used in hopes that a kid would eat this salsa. I failed, but the adult pallets all agreed that there … Continue reading
Lately I’ve been in-love with our Crock-pot. On cold winter days meals like this are cozy comfort food for the whole family. Beef-stew and Crock-pots go hand-in-hand and you might already have your version of the stew, however I urge you … Continue reading