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What’s the perfect snack food? camping food? carry with you and spread on anything food? Sandwich spread? Marvelously garlicky dip for just about EVERYTHING? Yeah, hummus. Hummus is one of…

in a Beer Bread Bowl I’m doing another blogger cooking challenge. It’s not like I wouldn’t have made this delicious dip anyway (because I just love hot  & cheesy dips),…

I love salads … I eat them year-round, but especially in the summer. So I’ve joined up with this group of Bloggers called The Salad Bar and every month we’re…

Creamy wild mushroom risotto with a light subtle hint of curry and saffron, Italian cheeses and cherry tomatoes, garnished with snipped chives and chive flowers. It’s not curry like you…

There was a very good reason I wanted to make that chive pesto so badly … this grilled cheese sandwich was calling to me. Once my friend had mentioned such…

I learn the most marvelous things from my friends. This one I learned from one of my yoga friends: You don’t have to wait for basil season to have pesto.…

I’m guest posting over at My Imperfect Kitchen today … and I’ve got a marvelous marinade for you! It’s got lots of good flavor, and special ingredients that help keep…

Adapted just slightly from Manila Spoon. When I saw Manila Spoon’s beautiful strawberry cake, I immediately wanted to make it. The morning that I saw the recipe, it just so happened…

This recipe comes from my dear friend Ann at The Fountain Avenue Kitchen My friend Ann posted these amazing Parmesan Crusted Potatoes just before St Patrick’s Day and I have…

I’m going a little International fusion cuisine on you here. This pretty green dip is a cross between hummus, guacamole and pesto. It’s an idea that’s been floating around in…