Elephant Ears and Pomegranate Soup

Pomegranate Soup is the current selection for Cook the Books. There’s an eclectic mix of Persian, Italian, and Irish food in this book. I decided on the Persian recipe for Elephant Ears. . . . → Read More: Elephant Ears and Pomegranate Soup

St. Louis Days, St. Louis Nights: Cookbook of the Week

Artichoke Prosciutto Linguine is on the menu. Check out this recipe and the beginnings of my Cookbook of the Week posts. . . . → Read More: St. Louis Days, St. Louis Nights: Cookbook of the Week

Healthy Minestrone: Welcome to the Blue Zone

The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100 is the current stop on the TLC Book Tour. I’m also including it in my Cookbook Highlight of the Week. Want to live a long and healthy life? Read on. . . . → Read More: Healthy Minestrone: Welcome to the Blue Zone

Grapefruit-Olive Oil Cake

Enjoy this healthy, citrusy delicious cake. It’s great with tea or coffee! . . . → Read More: Grapefruit-Olive Oil Cake

Pineapple Cake Cookies

A new cookie recipe and a great way to use up any leftover pineapple. If you like a cake-like cookie, you will adore these. Try it…you’ll like it. . . . → Read More: Pineapple Cake Cookies

“In My Kitchen” February 2020

I always feel like there’s really not a lot happening in my kitchen until I reflect back to write an “In My Kitchen” monthly post. Dig in here for some home grown citrus from Texas and some new jelly recipes. I also threw in a few cookbook reviews for good measure! Welcome February! . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” February 2020

Herbed Veggie Dip

49er fan or a KC fan. It honestly matters not to me…I’m all about the food. Here’s a great dip that is fresh, green and great with veggies for a healthier option. (But, I’ve got a few other recipes today that are totally delicious and bad for you!) . . . → Read More: Herbed Veggie Dip

Happy New Year Hummus (Eat your black-eyed peas!)

How many days of good luck will you have after eating this hummus? An infinite number (because it’s full of black eyed peas)! Here’s to a wonderful 2020! . . . → Read More: Happy New Year Hummus (Eat your black-eyed peas!)

More jellies and jams….

I just could not leave 2019 without one more canning post. I went back through my archives and found that I had published quite a few booze inspired preserves. Before we completely put the Jelly of the Month Club to rest, I wanted to share these. I also wanted to highlight the book that inspired . . . → Read More: More jellies and jams….

Mulled White Wine Jelly

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! For the final preserve for Jelly of the Month Club I present one based on a warming holiday drink: Mulled White Wine Jelly. . . . → Read More: Mulled White Wine Jelly