Savory Quinoa Cakes
In July, Courtsie and I were in Vermont to be the camp “chefs” for an adventure cycling tour. We somehow managed to cook breakfast and …
Homemade Soda Crackers
We had never, ever thought about making our own crackers until a cooking buddy sent me this recipe, which he had just tried and really …
Sundried Tomato, Kalamata Olive & Pesto Layered Cheese Spread
The sun-kissed flavors of the Mediterranean come together again in this classic cheese spread made with Kalamata olive & sun-dried tomato tapenade plus basil pesto layered with …
Chicken Empanadas with Cilantro Lime Dipping Sauce
These warm and spicy chicken empanadas served with refreshing cilantro-lime dipping sauce make a great meal any day of the week. They are also fun …
Homemade Ricotta Cheese
Even though making your own cheese at home sounds a bit daunting, this ricotta recipe is super easy and really fun to do. This cheese …
Roasted Mushroom Toasts with Ricotta & Gruyere
There is nothing like roasting mushrooms to bring out the flavor and their fabulous aroma. Whenever we walk into a kitchen of roasting mushrooms, the …
Jalapeño-Cilantro Hummus
Hummus is the best little dip ever and especially when you toss in fresh cilantro, jalapeno, and lime juice. The cilantro turns the hummus a …
Olive & Cheddar Nuggets
These savory biscuits are super delicious and so easy to make! What I love about them is that they call for olive oil instead of …
Fried Blue Cheese Olives
In our house, olives are king and we eat a lot of them … often straight out of the jar, but we especially love them …
Rustic Tomato-Basil Soup
Tomato soup and grilled cheese are truly a match made in heaven and the perfect starter for a romantic Valentine‘s dinner!💕A medley of tomatoes, basil, …
Caramelized Shallot Crostini
These crostini are fantastic served as an appetizer, and they also make a fancy cheesy bread to go with your next pasta dish. We love …
Roasted Shallot Hummus
Hummus is such great all-around food! It’s perfect for dipping pita wedges and it’s delicious served with veggies. It makes a fantastic spread for wraps …
Chorizo Jalapeno Poppers
Our friend Tyler served these tasty baked jalapeño poppers for appetizers one night and we thoroughly enjoyed them! The novelty of adding chorizo to the …
Pink Grapefruit Pomegranate Salad
We love the spectacular color and the fresh taste of pink grapefruit and when complemented with perfectly ripe avocado, it’s salad perfection! And, since pomegranate …
Green Chili Goat Cheese Dip
This zesty cheese dip, spiked with fresh diced green chilies and a hint of lime, is especially flavorful and fun to serve for your next …
Caramelized Onion, Blue Cheese, & Walnut Tart
The exceptional flavor combination of blue cheese, caramelized red onions, and toasted walnuts is worthy of a few hours spent in the kitchen making this …
Goat Cheese-Pistachio Stuffed Mushrooms
This recipe is so easy to make, but no one will ever know if you don’t tell them, because it tastes like you’ve been toiling …
Baked Spicy Chicken Wings
For Football Days or Any Days! We LOVE chicken wings at our house, but we bake ours in the oven in our own secret sauce! …
Rustic Porcini-Cremini Mushroom Soup
Comfort food at its best! It’s really tough to beat a good, homemade mushroom soup and this one is especially no exception. Porcini mushrooms add …
Roasted Acorn Squash Soup
This time of year, as the nights get cooler, it’s really comforting to make soup! Squash soup, mushroom soup, pumpkin soup, turkey soup, or even …
Roasted Shallot-Jalapeno Custard
This past summer, we were lucky enough to spend a day and night at the Morgan Ranch, a private inholding in the Frank Church-River of …