I tried quite a few recipes for Focaccia before landing on this one. Some were to thin, too dry, too thick…this one is perfect! It could be because you cook it in a small pool of olive oil and who wouldn’t like that? The extra oil in the pan makes a crusty bread and the…
Appetizers
We love appies! Hot or cold we got ’em! Twice baked potato bites, cheeseburger dip, baked goat cheese and many many more. We are party girls and appetizers are our specialty!
Find easy and delicious appetizers for all your parties!
Homemade Garlic Croutons
For my friend Holly who is always looking for new uses for old bread! I used wheat, white and threw in a few stale Sweet, Sexy Dinner Rolls. Made a nice medley! This is one of the few recipes I have that is actually better with garlic powder in lieu of fresh garlic. Fresh garlic tends…
BBQ Chicken Pizza with Smoked Gouda
Homemade pizza can be tricky. I am not sure you can make a perfect one without a brick oven that’s about 550 degrees. I’ve tried a pizza stone, homemade dough and the grill and I’ve banged out some pretty good stuff, but this one comes as close as any to a real pizza place pizza…every time! I…
Asparagus and Gruyere Tart
I have a blog fan…I do, I do, I really really do! His name is Rob and I work with him at the big old coffee shop in Seattle. He is in close second to my mom in regards to how many recipes he tries of mine….and his partner calls me the “Spatula Lady”, which I kinda like 🙂…
Jalapeno Popper Chicken
Oooey gooey, spicy, creamy, tasty yumminess! This is one tasty chicken recipe. You can adjust the heat by adjusting the amount of jalapeno. I used two large ones but I’m a hottie, what can I say? Most of the heat of a pepper is in the seeds and veins, once removed you get a nice…
Artichoke, Gorgonzola and Chive Tarts
My mom is an amazing cook…I know, everyone says that about their mom, but my mom can beat up your mom! She has a remarkable ability to pick out recipes that might go unnoticed by others. She throws lavish parties with tables full of Paella or some other exotic dish. She spends hours in the kitchen perfecting a…
Roasted Carrot ‘Fries’
These are so simple, I debated whether I should post them or not…but when I shared this recipe with my fellow Weight Watcher buddies they thought it was a great snack. Dip in Dijon and you still have zero points. Zero points my friends….zero points. Ahhhhh! Preheat oven to 400 degrees Peel carrots. Slice into julienne…
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These taste almost identical to PF Changs but are half the work and very low calorie. I use Yoshida’s sauce for a lot of the flavor and the water chestnuts are essential to this recipe or you won’t have that wonderful crunch! I know there are some who would turn their little foodie noses up at the…
Cranberry Orange Chutney (Canning friendly recipe)
This recipe produces a cranberry that taste’s like a cranberry! You get a tart sweet taste. If you prefer a more sweet version, increase the sugar and brown sugar by 1/2 cup each. You can can…(funny huh?) or not can this recipe. If you choose to can, use the hot water method and follow the…
