Farmers garden guacamole
I could eat avocados every single day. I love coming up with unique variations to guacamole (see my Basil Parmesan Guacamole recipe for another amazing […]
Appetizers
Duqqa and goat cheese crostini drizzled with honey
I usually get my inspiration for new recipes either by tasting something new when I am out, or by watching cooking shows that introduce unfamiliar […]
Mediterranean Nachos
I know when you read “nachos” you immediately think heavy, greasy bar food, but these are not greasy and have the freshest flavors including mint, cucumber, […]
Crispy potatoes with cilantro-mint-ginger chutney
I recently took an Indian cooking class where we made homemade samosas with chutney. If you are not familiar with samosas they are the most […]
Garden capresé salad with pita chips
I am always searching for unique and delicious appetizers to serve when we have company. One summer we planted fresh basil and a roma tomato […]
Sundried tomato & thyme spread with toasted pine nuts and cranberries
This appetizer is a real crowd pleaser and leaves everyone guessing the ingredients with each bite. I found this combination of rare ingredients creates the […]
Panko-crusted mozzerella-croissant sticks baked with fresh basil
My son could live on pizza or anything that has bread and melted cheese. He loves things with a real crunch on the outside that […]
Smoky cauliflower hummus topped with indian spiced beef & toasted pine nuts
My parents used to take me to this great Lebanese restaurant that had the yummiest hummus topped with this amazing spiced ground beef. I wanted […]
Basil-parmesan guacamole
You will be amazed by this unique twist on guacamole from a Mexican favorite to an Italian variation, trust me!! A fantastic alternative for those […]