Category: Recipes

Creamy Farmer’s Market Fennel & Potato Au Gratin

Fennel fronds.  Fennel seeds.  Fennel bulbs.  Fennel is everywhere these days.  In fact, right now our farmer’s markets are bursting with these bulbous veggies (yes,...

Garlic Roasted Pumpkin Hummus

Hummus is a favorite snack around my house.  Healthy, rich, and flavorful, it’s hard to pass up. In this version, flavors of Roasted Pumpkin &...

Sweet Potato Pancakes (Süßkartoffel Puffer)

Potato Pancakes were a special occasion dish in our house growing up. In this version, we have a twist on the classic using sweet potatoes. ...

German Jägerschnitzel (Hunter’s Schnitzel)

Germany may not be known for high cuisine, but the classic dishes still stand the test of time.  Quintessential German dishes like this Jägerschnizel can...

Top 6 Summer Salads

Excuse me.  How in the world can we already be looking at the end of Summer??  The older I get, the faster time seems to...

Apple Shortbread Bars

Desserts come in all shapes, sizes and flavors, but dishes with fruit are my favorite.  In my book, few flavors say “fruity goodness” like juicy...

Easy Peasy Pigs in a Pillow

Pigs in a blanket are so passé! A more grown-up version with butter, Parmesan & crescent rolls updates this classic for breakfast, snacks, hor’derves, or...

Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp-Stuffed Hatch Chiles

Hatch Chiles can be found all over grocery stores and markets alike this time of year.  They are a seasonal treat. Get in on the...

Inside Out Empanada Dip

This Inside Out Empanada Dip will have you thinking twice about how to enjoy the flavors of a traditional empanada in a party-ready dish.  Get...

Fresh Summer Tomato Salsa

Summer is in full bloom, and so are the beautiful tomatoes coming out of everyone’s gardens. So when faced with a bowl full of fresh,...