This past summer, I had a prolific vegetable garden. I grew tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, peppers, tons of herbs, Australian Blue pumpkins, and Delicata squash. The Delicata outperformed everything leaving me with no less than 50 squashes. I gave a lot away and probably still have a dozen left! That’s what prompted this recipe. What is
Best Ever Pimento Cheese
Ah, Pimento Cheese, where have you been all my life? Well, not really, but seriously where has this Best Ever Pimento Cheese been…. In my friend Pam’s head , that’s where! There is a story behind this recipe which I can’t wait to tell you about. What is Pimento Cheese? Pimento Cheese is a traditional Southern spread
Authentic Homemade Hummus
Truth be told, I am not a big fan of hummus. When I go to a party, it’s usually the food that I skip because the store-bought kind always seems gritty and tastes like tin to me. It’s just icky. This week, I catered a party and the clients wanted hummus. I was on a
Healthy Southwestern Quinoa Salad
I just realized that it’s already August 26. Wait, what? It’s Labor Day next weekend! I’m not sure where summer went, but we still have one more weekend of BBQ’s and outdoor parties before (as like to call it), go “back to school” and get back into our normal routines that include working again without
Summer Vegetable Potato Salad
I can’t believe that we are smack dab in the middle of summer. Oh, how time flies especially this summer when things have been so busy, busy, busy! Last week, I hosted a small dinner party that included my parents and my Auntie Debbie who was in town visiting from Brooklyn. I wanted to keep
Jazzed Up Homemade Cranberry Sauce
I’m not sure what is worse! This year that flew by so quick or that ridiculously bad Bronco’s game that I just listened to (I couldn’t watch it was so bad). I’ll tell ya, I have seen better and more exciting high school games. Good thing I took an hour to take the dogs to
Colcannon with Irish Sausage
Colcannon. What the heck is colcannon? Those were my thoughts exactly this week when I was trying to decide what to make in preparation for St. Patrick’s Day! Well, all I can say is that the Irish were up to something delicious when they started making this simple dish. Basically colcannon is mashed potatoes on
Greek Steak Salad
While I was driving out to Chatfield State Park (which is like 10 minuets from my house) this morning, I learned that it is Colorado Day. Who knew? Colorado celebrates it’s birthday on August 1st and this year it happens to be Colorado’s 140th birthday! Wow, I learned something new and a pleasant surprise was that
Mile High Baked Beans
Happy Fourth of July weekend everyone! I hope y’all are enjoying it! I sure am. We went to the Paris Street market yesterday, the Cherry Creek Arts festival today, and the mountains tomorrow for a hike with the dogs! Of course, a couple of backyard BBQs are in store! The 4th of July is always one
Caesar Salad
Well, well, well… Another year is upon us and all I want to do is eat a salad… Seriously, I’m not sure that I have ever consumed as much red meat as I had this past December! Holy cow. I need a break or at least a time out this week! Back to eating my
