Now that we’re getting into spring and summer, that means more time outside. And more time outside means more picnics and family barbecues. But then we come to the question about what to serve for those events. Fried chicken is a good choice as are burgers and fruit salads. But those are all main courses… Continue reading Boursin-Stuffed Kumquats
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Barbecue Sausage and Cheese Platter
Once a year the families on my block host a progressive dinner party, which is when you have at least 3 courses and each course is served at a different person’s house. It’s a lot of fun because we all travel as a group up and down the block and get to hang out with… Continue reading Barbecue Sausage and Cheese Platter
Baked Blueberry Brie
Here’s the thing about the holidays, it seems from Thanksgiving to New Year’s every single weekend is booked. Between office parties and shopping and friendly get togethers, I never feel like I have enough time to do anything, including cook. I love to cook, though, especially for parties. So, I always find a way. Don’t… Continue reading Baked Blueberry Brie
Roasted Plum Chutney
This may seem like an odd recipe to be posting this time of year, but believe it or not, plums are still readily available at most grocery stores and farmer’s markets. As I’m sure you’ve noticed, I’m a huge stone fruit fan. So, as long as plums are still available, I’m going to keep buying… Continue reading Roasted Plum Chutney
Hatch Chile Hummus
I know, I know… another Hatch Chile recipe. But this is the last one, I swear (at least for this year). There are only a couple weeks left to enjoy the fresh Hatch chiles, so I’m trying to get as much out of them as possible and I want you to experience the joy as… Continue reading Hatch Chile Hummus
Rhubarb Chutney
My father is not a rhubarb fan. As a matter of fact, he hates it. So you can imagine how excited he was every time rhubarb season came and my mother (who is a fan) would stock up and make her rhubarb/strawberry sauce for me and my sister to snack on. My father would smile,… Continue reading Rhubarb Chutney
Cheesy Apricots in Blankets
If you know anything about me you know I love cheese. Soft cheeses, hard cheeses, even those cheese slices wrapped in cellophane. Yes, it’s true I do like those Kraft slices, please don’t judge me. But back to the cheese. I love trying new cheeses on their own and also creating recipes with those cheeses.… Continue reading Cheesy Apricots in Blankets