Avocado-Lime Popsicles

It’s popsicle time and here is a cool, limey unexpected one. . . . → Read More: Avocado-Lime Popsicles

Blackberry Jam Dressing with Basil

The growing season is here. Yeah! I am ready for home grown veggies and fruit for salad. Unfortunately, all I have harvested so far is carrots, beets and a bit of lettuce. We did buy some peaches (allegedly from east Texas) during our recent trip to Houston. We are trying to eat them all but . . . → Read More: Blackberry Jam Dressing with Basil

Moroccan Carrot-Chickpea Salad with Mint and Chives

We still have a plethora of carrots—I am talking three full plastic shopping bags full. I have made two carrot cakes, two batches of muffins, hummus and carrot wraps, and numerous carrot salads. But, I am always on the hunt for a better carrot recipe. . . . → Read More: Moroccan Carrot-Chickpea Salad with Mint and Chives

Texas dining

Our destination was Houston but we ended up experiencing France and Italy. . . . → Read More: Texas dining

Carrot and Cracked Wheat Salad

Or “Bulgar Carrot Salad,” if you will. But since this is my “Delicatessen” Food ‘n Flix post, you might see why I went with “cracked.” 🙂 . . . → Read More: Carrot and Cracked Wheat Salad

Coconut Macaroon Tartlets with Peach Honey Filling and a Chocolate Drizzle

A recipe inspired by this round’s Cook the Books pick, “The Color of Tea” by Hannah Tunnicliffe . . . → Read More: Coconut Macaroon Tartlets with Peach Honey Filling and a Chocolate Drizzle

Baking with Jam Round Up

It’s time to clean out the preserve pantry before I start stocking it up again. Here are some super simple recipes for jam cakes, jam bars, jam cookies, jam muffins, and a jam ice cream. (And for an added bonus: preserve recipes for the upcoming season! . . . → Read More: Baking with Jam Round Up

Carne Asada Pizza with Chevre and Cilantro Sauce

I developed this restaurant inspired meal from a now defunct restaurant that has found new life as a food trailer. (And, another reminder to remember the Moore tornado victims.) . . . → Read More: Carne Asada Pizza with Chevre and Cilantro Sauce

Moment of Silence

Words can’t express the emotion and sympathy I feel for my fellow Oklahomans who have experienced devastation, loss of property and loss of family members in the past few days. I just can’t believe that Moore has been hit twice with F-4 and F-5 tornadoes—in May 1999 and May 2013.

I just keep watching images . . . → Read More: Moment of Silence

Sun Dried Tomato and Olive Cheese Spread

A delicious appetizer for this month’s Secret Recipe Club. . . . → Read More: Sun Dried Tomato and Olive Cheese Spread