“Chestnuts roasting over an open fire . . .” croons a popular Christmas tune. Roasting chestnuts is often associated with the holiday season, however I have found the task tedious and more work than it is worth to taste the tender treat. That is why I was thrilled to find the whole roasted…
Category: Appetizer
Spiced Pecans
Ever since I can remember my family has been making these spiced pecans for Christmas. The recipe is a slight adaptation of the one found in the Joy of Cooking cookbook. The most notable change is that we have always made it with four-times the amount of nuts as compared to the original…
Sweet Potato and Curry Corn Chowder
For the first course at my Thanksgiving meal I usually start with a festive salad, but this year I wanted to try a soup. While smooth, root based soups typically abound for the holiday meal, I wanted to go for a chunky, curry corn chowder. One of the key ingredients I wanted to…
Persimmon and Goat Cheese Bruschetta
I know it is only mid-October, but my brain is on planning for Thanksgiving already. You can blame it on a multitude of house projects, a few out-of-town guests between then and now, and a few other odds & ends tasks. With the flurry of activities I fear I am going to blink…
Flash Fried Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Drizzle
If flash fried brussels sprouts can take my husband from loathing to loving the mini cabbages, then I’m pretty confident this recipe will make everyone a lover of these little orbs. I haven’t often made brussels sprouts since my hubby has made known how much he detests them. One of the last times…
Kiwi “Sushi”
This Kiwi “Sushi” recipe is one that came to me just as I was falling asleep. I was relieved that the idea hadn’t faded overnight and I couldn’t wait to prepare and photograph the snack. After making my Curry Corn Fritters I knew I had to try a sweet recipe for the So…
Curry Corn Fritters with Cilantro-Coconut Dipping Sauce
My family is in love with non-dairy milks, so when I heard about the So Delicious and Go Dairy Free Snackable Recipe Contest I was super excited for such a good excuse to try a wealth of other dairy free products. What most peaked my interest was the variety of coconut based offerings….
Southwest Egg Salad Stuffed Mini Peppers
The bags of multicolored mini peppers that abound in spring and summer have always drawn my attention. The colors are so vibrant, I feel like I must buy a bag and make something with them. Like their larger relatives, they can be used in salads, stir-fry, etc., but I think their pint size…
Wild West Chex Mix
This summer my husband and I have vowed to have more BBQs, giving us a chance to enjoy our patio and spend more time with friends. Our first big bash was a party for my Toastmasters group which turned out to be quite the crowd – 22 adults and 10 kids. Since it…
Grilled Fruit Salad
The weather in the Denver, Colorado area swung from unusually rainy + moderate temperatures to mid-nineties in the blink of an eye. When it is this hot, I prefer to grill rather than use the stove or oven. This includes side dishes and dessert if I am feeling adventurous. As I was carrying…
Kiwano Melon Sippers
If you need a good ice breaker, pick up a kiwano melon (also known as a horned melon). Their orange, spiked exterior is what really grabs people’s attention. It certainly did at my house. I had one sitting on the counter during one of the Sunday’s we hosted our church group. After a variety…
Crunchy Chipotle Chickpeas
Once again, my daughter has inspired a new treat – this time in snack form. She declared she wanted crunchy beans, which neither I or my husband could figure out what she meant. We had crunchy wasabi peas in the house, but I’m sure you can guess how much a 2 yr-old or 4 yr-old…
