Baba Ghanoush
Baba ghanoush is an appetizer with Lebanese origins, consisting of mashed (or blended) cooked eggplant, olive oil, lemon juice and other seasonings. It is commonly served as a dip for pita bread, although I use it with all kinds of…
Category Appetizers-Sides
Whipped Ricotta and Raspberry Tartine with Mint Honey
Growing up, my family made many attempts to have a garden. But, despite all of our best efforts, the only thing we seemed capable of keeping alive was our raspberry bushes. I remember waking up on warm summer mornings and…
Building a Father’s Day Charcuterie Board
Your dad may not know what a charcuterie board is or how to pronounce “charcuterie” but he’s about to! This classic board consisting of mostly meat and cheese is sure make him feel special this Father’s Day. Besides, the way…
Pecan Topped Salted Caramel Apple Dip
I’m a sucker for caramel flavor. Caramel Frappuccinos are one of my favorite ways to consume 500 calories (ha!) but I usually opt for ways to drink my coffee that involve less sugar these days. However, when I have the…
Pennsylvania Dutch Potato Filling
Around Thanksgiving, Weaver’s Orchard’s deli manager makes Pennsylvania Dutch Potato Filling in-house. It’s a rich, creamy, delicious taste of Pennsylvania cooking. We highly recommend picking some up for your Thanksgiving meal! If you’re feeling adventurous, you could try making potato…
Game Day Snacks: Buffalo Cauliflower “Wings” and Creamy Tofu Vegetable Spread
This is it! The wait is almost over to find out who will win the game-day showdown! Will it be Buffalo cauliflower “wings” or creamy tofu vegetable spread? Also, but less interesting, which team will win the game? In any…
An Easy Apple Snack Kids Love – Maple Cinnamon Sugar Apples
Sometimes when we are having some friends over and they have kids in tow, I will slice up an apple while they wait for me to get dinner ready. I am usually astonished at how quickly the apple vanishes, and…
5 Crazy Easy Apple Appetizers for Fall Parties
At a cooking class in June 2014, I heard Phoebe Canakis of Phoebe’s Pure Food describe fillo shells as “a nice cheat.” This kind of shortcut is a sanity saver when it comes to entertaining. When you’re throwing a big…
Guacamole & Fresh Salsa as an Afternoon Snack
A few years ago we were staying with some friends who have a few small kids. Since our evening meals tended to be eaten late, I asked if I could make the afternoon snack, and decided to make guacamole and…
Desserts and Appetizers for Christmas Parties
Some of my favorite Christmas parties have involved white elephant gift exchanges. I have usually come back with gifts I love, but perhaps this only shows my capacity to be charmed by strange, low-budget gifts. At one white elephant party…