I had some leftover Greek yogurt in the fridge from making a recipe yesterday and a bunch of blueberries; so what do I make? Yes, coffee cake sounds good. Not just to have with your coffee, I love coffee cake and blueberries and together with a crunch crumb topping is a bit of heaven on…
Recipes
Vegetable & Black Bean Quesadillas with Greek Yogurt Avocado Crema
My best friend is coming over for a visit today and I have not seen her in a while. She had moved a couple of years ago, about 50 miles away…not too far but where she moved is not the easiest to get to; our lives are busy and we don’t get that BFF time…
Petite Scones with Pepper Jack Cheese & Spicy Sausage with Chipotle Honey Butter
I haven’t blogged in a while and was taking a break from cooking to enjoy my garden these last few weeks. Today I thought about testing a new recipe for a brunch wedding shower party coming up and thought that this savory scone would be a perfect appetizer passed to the ladies along with mimosas…
Chipotle Pimento Cheese
Is your hand in a bag of potato chips right now? Are you suffering from the summertime snacking blues? I know I am so I whipped up this cheese. I turned the heat up on my classic Southern version of pimento cheese with Chipotle chilies…I have a few recipes on here that use them, I…
Bombay Cocktail Nuts
Nuts, bar mix and pretzels are a staple at bars and parties because everyone craves something salty and crunchy when they are having a libation. My recipe for Bombay Cocktail Nuts is a blend of Indian spices with a hint of sweetness and a touch of spiciness that is so addictive. Keep a dish at…
Strawberry & Goat Cheese Bruschetta with Pistachios
I served this bruschetta at last night’s barbecue birthday party and the party guests were all smiles as my server approached them with this unique appetizer. Strawberries are in abundance this time of year, take advantage of that and serve them as an appetizer, in a salad and of course dessert. This bruschetta combines the…
Mushroom & Gruyere Cheese Phyllo Tartlets
You will be saying cheers and clinking your cocktail glasses in celebration for my recipe for this hor d’oeuvre. These tartlets are perfect for any time of year and make the perfect cocktail bite. Savory mushrooms with a touch of sherry with the mild creamy and nutty flavor of the Gruyere cheese enveloped with a…
Squash & Corn Cobbler with Sage Cheddar Cayenne Crust
I’ve been harvesting an abundance of herbs, zucchini and yellow crookneck squash in my vegetable garden so far this summer and I wanted to cook something for dinner that was comforting and “farm to table” so to speak and I came up with this scrumptious recipe. Fresh herbs make such a difference in this dish…
Asian Chicken Peanut Cakes with Sweet Chili Soy Dipping Sauce
Once you make my recipe you will become addicted and you will make this time and time again. I don’t know about you but I love Chinese and Thai food and both of those influences come together in this creation, giving you a crunchy small bite that is perfect for any party. Served as a…
Curry Chutney Dip
Are you growing tired of serving ranch dressing as a crudité dip at your parties? Why don’t you surprise your party guests and serve them this exotic flavored dip as an alternative and wake up your veggies and crackers. The creamy texture and bold flavors will keep you dipping all night long…feel free to swap…
