BLT Bites – Upscale Downhome
Entertaining can be baffling and very costly – what to make, how much to prepare, and how to present it in a way that says, “This dish fabulous, scrumptious and worthy of a party? You can spend hours...
View ArticleRoot Vegetable Tarte Tatin
It seems that everyone wears a label these days when in comes to food. I consider myself to be a flexitarian, that is one who is plant-based, with occasional meat products. I also try to avoid eating...
View ArticleLlapingachos-Ecuadorian Filled Potato Cakes
Llapingachos are a classic Ecuadorian potato cake with a captivating combination of salty Cotija cheese and creamy peanut sauce. Everyone I know loves potatoes. Who couldn’t love what is considered to...
View ArticleAranygaluska, Hungarian Golden Pull-Apart Cake
I recently was accused of being a food history geek. As I opened my mouth to dispute this bizarre accusation, I stopped because I realized, with humility, that it is true. I am a total food history...
View ArticleSpicy Beef Skewers
Everybody has his or her go-to recipes, and this is one of mine. They’re simple, scrumptious and for me who gets easily tired of the same old thing, they seem endlessly fresh and new. I got this...
View ArticleRhubarb-Raspberry Compote
One of my favorite childhood flavors is Rhubarb. It was practically a weed on our Midwest farm. Every year we planted all types of vegetables, but never rhubarb (yes, it is a vegetable), because it was...
View ArticleDaikon Rolls
Spicy daikon radish stands in for rice paper wraps in this unique recipe. Thinly sliced daikon is stuffed with shiso (a Japanese herb that has a minty basil flavor) cucumber, avocado, sprouts, and...
View ArticleSpicy Deviled Eggs
Seriously now, does anyone really need another deviled egg recipe? You have your Grandma’s special recipe, your mom’s standard recipe, and the one that you based on theirs, which you love best of all....
View ArticleHatch Chile Party Bites
Hatch Chile Party Bites are great for summertime entertaining. Spicy, creamy, a little smoky, and a bunch of fun — Hatch Chile Party Bites are the perfect party appetizer. Hatch Chiles are everywhere...
View ArticlePersimmons & Pomegranate Endive Cups
Wow! These simple and healthy “Persimmons & Pomegranate Endive Cups” that feature Fuyu persimmons and pomegranates paired with crunchy pistachios and salty-tangy blue cheese are incredibly...
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