Anyone looking for some fun, savory snacks for Halloween? Look no further than these easy edible ghosts. I love all things potato – so making something with fingerling potatoes was a hands down winner with me. I’ve gone ahead and given this a diary free tweak so they’re safe for yours truly to eat. Edible…
Category: Appetizer
Pan Fried Squash Cakes
I’ve been cooking a lot this summer and who can blame me with so much fresh summer produce? Take Italian squash – there’s a ton of it in the grocery stores and at your local farmer’s markets. All you have to do is find new ways to cook it like these amazing pan fried squash…
Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried green tomatoes are an absolutely favorite food. If you’re lucky enough to find green tomatoes at your local farmer’s market buy them – I promise you wont be disappointed. I like to do this dish when the tomatoes are still on the harder side – if you wait until they’re soft, they’ll fall apart…
Tomato Bruschetta
Tomato Bruschetta This is a family favorite that we make every summer, and have even been known to make it year round when we can get good tomatoes. I think you’ll enjoy this recipe for its simplicity and deliciousness. Tomato Bruschetta 2 tbsp. olive oil 5 cloves garlic, finely minced (I use a garlic press)…
Braised Mushrooms
Braised Mushrooms These make a great side dish or appetizer. As you know I’m a huge fan of everything mushroom. This recipe is easy to make and a huge crowd pleaser. Braised Fresh Mushrooms 1 lb. fresh mushrooms (mixed baby bellas & shiitake) ½ cup corn oil 1 ½ tbsp. tamari 1 tbsp. sugar 1…
Trail Mix
Trail Mix Anyone else grow up with a love for trail mix or is it just me? I have fond memories of standing in the kitchen helping my dad measure out ingredients for homemade trail mix to take on backpack trips with his scout troop. This is my allergy friendly version. The beauty is you…
Vegetable Spring Rolls
I love making vegetable spring rolls. There are times I just need to eat vegetables. I mean lots of vegetables. And my lots, I mean I really just want to eat vegetables and nothing else. I started making these vegetable spring rolls last year as I was going through my clean eating kick. These are…
Appetizer Round-Up
Appetizer Round-Up I’ve got you covered this holiday season with my Thanksgiving appetizer round-up. These are 8 of my favorite recipes and I enjoy entertaining with them. Not only can you make these for entertaining at your own home, but some of these travel well and are great if you are going somewhere. I don’t…
Potato Rounds
Need I say more? No – at least not to my sisters as they read this post. Not a French fry but similar, and oh so good. If ever I am in the need for some good old emotional eating, that will surely make me feel better (and always a necessity when I am sick),…