My kitchen is always calling me. With a few shared recipes, I hope yours will too!
Makes 12 standard muffins Tip: Who doesn't like a muffin? You may be out there, but I don't know you personally. I could eat 3 at one sitting! These muffins are relatively healthful, but if calories are a concern, bake (and eat 😉 ) smaller portions by using a mini muffin pan. You should get... Continue Reading →
 2 servings Adapted from a Wine Spectator recipe (Spice Roasted Cauliflower Tagine) Tip: I may be repeating, but organization is key in the kitchen. Organize your ingredients, tools and equipment, then clean up (or at least tidy) as you go. Your kitchen skills will continue to improve and your efforts will shine in the... Continue Reading →
Serves 2 Tip: Do you love avocados? Have you tried them on toast? This popular dish frequently appears on cafe menus but is oh, so simple to make at home (we prefer a very basic version). If I can't find a perfectly ripe avocado at the market, I buy a very firm green one (or... Continue Reading →
Quantity will vary depending on how large you make the fingers, but you should get 4-5 dozen cookies from this recipe. Tip: I've seen people get squeamish at these Halloween cookies sitting on a buffet table, but anyone who was brave enough to bite into one was pleasantly surprised by the yummy flavor. Kids and... Continue Reading →
Makes about 15 cups Tip: I really prefer cooking and baking from scratch, but some sweet treats are just too easy plus too fun and tasty to turn down. With all the varieties of Oreo cookies on grocery shelves, just think of the possibilities for fun flavors here (think Birthday Cake Oreos with sprinkles tossed... Continue Reading →
 4 generous servings Adapted recipe from the ever-inspirational Mark Bittman. Tip: Spatchcocking a chicken is an uncomplicated process that also saves cooking time...plus, it's a fun cooking term! How can you NOT try it? 😃 Ingredients 1 whole fresh chicken (about 4-5 lbs) 4-6 cloves fresh garlic 1 1/2 tsp sea salt 2 large... Continue Reading →
 This recipe made about 1 liter of stock. Tip: Just look at that golden broth and imagine the savory scent in your kitchen. The tip here is to use raw chicken parts, that you might otherwise discard, to make stock. It's simple, mostly hands-off, can be made in small (or large) batches, can be... Continue Reading →
Serves 2 Tip: I'm cheating a little here...I made this dish for dinner early last week with my leftover salsa verde. 🙂 Just think how prepared you can be for an easy meal when you make extras of certain recipes! Don't think of it as leftovers (if that's a bad thing in your world). Be... Continue Reading →
About 1 1/2 cups hummus; # of chips varies with how many pita breads you use Tips: With a food processor or blender, hummus is very quick to make at home and you can season it to your own taste. The key to creamy texture is removing the tough "skins" from garbanzo beans (or any... Continue Reading →
