Radish Slaw

Radish Slaw

I recently discovered the wonders of radishes while visiting a friend who served up a bowl of them raw to just munch on as a pre-dinner snack. I had tasted them as a garnish on a salad, but didn’t understand that these crunchy little bites pack quite the zesty punch....
Breakfast Cookies

Breakfast Cookies

On a recent visit to Fort Lauderdale, Jason’s mom had whipped up a batch of these delicious cookies so lovingly referred to as “Breakfast Cookies”.  Don’t let the fact that they are actually pretty healthy steer you away, because they really...
Vegetarian Sausage and Mushroom Quiche

Vegetarian Sausage and Mushroom Quiche

There is nothing better than waking up late on a chilly Sunday morning, staying in your pajamas while drinking an entire pot of coffee. During these lazy mornings, I love to whip up something that combines the favorite ingredients of breakfast and lunch together in...
Ensalada Caprese

Ensalada Caprese

I know it’s not summer, and good tomatoes are hard to find. But for some reason, I just had my heart set on making a Caprese salad the other night. With a little luck, I did find some decent vine-ripened tomatoes in the grocery store. Be warned, however. They are not...
Best Spinach & Artichoke Dip… Ever

Best Spinach & Artichoke Dip… Ever

While I am typically a sucker for most spinach-artichoke dips, I almost always have the feeling that they could use more flavors and less oil. When looking at recipes online, almost every one included copious amounts of mayonnaise and cream cheese. I felt the...
Frosted Sugar Cakies

Frosted Sugar Cakies

 They’re called “Cakies” because they look like a cookie, but they are moist like a piece of cake. The first time I made these “cakies” was for a recent family dinner, and everybody had more than one. The best part is that you probably...