Roasted Curried Cauliflower

Roasted Curried Cauliflower

This is better than French fries. Really. There is no magic to this recipe – one I almost hesitate to call a recipe, it’s so easy. And I promise you, a vegetable never tasted so good! I can almost guarantee it’ll be one of your …

Kathy’s Pear Almond Tart

Kathy’s Pear Almond Tart

Employ your inner artistic self to layer the pears over the almond cream in this elegant pear almond tart for a dessert that is a beautiful as it is delicious.

Split Pea and Parsnip Soup

Split Pea and Parsnip Soup

This soup can be made in a slow cooker or on the stove top. These instructions are for the stove top, as that’s how I made it. If you want to use a slow cooker, I recommend cooking the vegetables first in a sauté pan …

Apricot Almond Goat Cheese with Peach Mango Preserves

Apricot Almond Goat Cheese with Peach Mango Preserves

Apricot Almond Goat Cheese with Peach Mango Preserves Combine roughly equal measurements in a shallow dish: Crushed roasted, salted almonds Chopped dried apricots Chopped fresh parsley Roll a 4 or 8 oz log of soft goat cheese in the mixture so that it is completely coated, …

Cucumber Cream Cheese Sandwiches

Cucumber Cream Cheese Sandwiches

If you’ve ever been to England and enjoyed a proper tea, you know that cucumber cream cheese sandwiches make a regular appearance on the savory table. Every once in a while, I get a craving for these simple, lovely little sandwich bites. They go equally …

Easy One-Pot Pasta

Easy One-Pot Pasta

If I’d known making pasta could be this easy – without all the draining and straining mess – I’d have been making pasta this way for years. I don’t know if I’ll make it the “old way” again…this is easy, quick, and delish! And it …

Really, Truly, No-Bake Chocolate Raspberry Tart

Really, Truly, No-Bake Chocolate Raspberry Tart

This really, truly, no-bake chocolate raspberry tart is unbelievably simple, and seriously doesn’t take a minute in the oven.

Baked Camembert with Tomato and Garlic

Baked Camembert with Tomato and Garlic

Cheese is always a winner. This simple version of baked Camembert is from my Mah Jongg buddy, Jean. Our weekly game night has turned into a minor gourmet feast. Anything cheese is always a winner, and if it’s warm, and savory, all the better. Bake …

Hummus and Roasted Grape Tomato Flatbread

Hummus and Roasted Grape Tomato Flatbread

Hummus roasted grape tomato flatbread is a simple appetizer that makes a colorful and lively presentation on an hors d’oeuvres buffet. Using hummus as a base for a “pizza” type offering is more elegant than serving hummus dip in a bowl with chips, and with …

Easy Roasted Chickpeas

Easy Roasted Chickpeas

This is a wicked easy appetizer or snack, and they’re packed with protein and flavor. I make a big batch (double or triple this recipe) and break it into single servings, ready to grab-and-go in a snap. Ingredients: 1 can organic chickpeas 1 T white …