Appetizers & snacks, Vegetables, Summer Recetas

Grilled Eggplant Parmesan

Wonderful and lighter alternative to baked eggplant Parmesan and wonderful for summer or fall nights. I use canned pasta sauce (basil if you have…

Parmigiana di melanzane (Eggplant Parmesan)

Being a lover of good food, I find it almost impossible to answer the question 'what's your favorite dish?' But…

Vegetable Crudités Platter

Here is a platter that was successful at a Thanksgiving dinner. Use whatever is in season and colorful.

Raw Vegan Kale Chips

For those of you not familiar with kale chips – welcome to vegan nirvana. Raw foodists, vegans, health nuts, or those in “the green know” chow down…

Sweet Pickles In 15 Minutes. Just In Time For The 4th!

It's been busy here in Sonoma getting ready for our annual 4th of July barbecue. In planning our menu this…

Warm artichoke dip

A tasty, elegant, warm dip to serve with rice or water crackers when entertaining.

"Cheezy" Kale Chips & Mojitos

My Versatile Hummus Dip Recipe

By substituting the main traditional ingredient in this hummus recipe (chickpeas) you I can create various types of delicious hummus dips. Instead…

Creamy Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip

This is so good my son asks for a bowl and just eats it with a spoon! We have this every family get…

Have A Glass Of “Unbeetable” Juice!

Of late, Chefs in top restaurants have been serving these bloody Beets. I read about the many benefits of…

Tex Mex Guacamole with Serrano & Jalapeno Peppers

A delicious treat that can be served as a topping for tacos or taco salad, a dip for corn chips, a spread for…

Tarragon Cucumber Pickles

These are so easy to make and are best eaten right out of the jar! They also make great hostess gifts. They should be stored in the refrigerator…

Mom's No-Fail guacamole

This version of guacamole uses corn for some sweet crunch and black olive for some great saltiness. It is requested at every get-together in our…

Giadiniera Italiana

This is a great side dish