July 4th Recetas

Giggling Gourmet's "Don Quixote's Boca de Fuego!" Hot Sauce

For those that like it hot: Here's a hot sauce personal favorite of my own design that I have been working on…

Chef Gino's Peanut Blossom Cookies

Peanut Blossoms were developed by Freda Smith from Gibsonburg, Pa. in a National Pillsbury Bake-Offf…

Chili Guiseppe

There ae many legends about the origin of Chili. rt was probably a meal for the poorest of people. Chili, as we know it in the U.S. is not found…

World Class Tomato Salad For A World Cup Final Match

All Saturday before the World Cup was to be played I had Tapas on my mind. Maybe it was Spain being in the…

Lemon Coconut Pixies

I shape ( using an ice cream scoop #40) my cookies right after dough is made and then refrigerate.

Dorothy's Pickled Beets

This is a great and refreshing way to eat beets. No fuss, no muss, just big taste.

Ham and Cheese Sliders

Hawaiian Roll Sliders

Another quick and easy lunch option for our lunch "restaurant". These are one of our favorite quick meals. I usually end up just throwing them on…

Open Faced Peach Mango Cobbler w/Crystallized Ginger

Peaches and mangoes are wonderful and bright with natural, juicy sweetness, unmatched by many. This cobbler is…

Garlic Hummus

Some recipes call for too much tahini. Others try too hard and call for red bell peppers or sun-dried tomatoes. I prefer to keep it simple:…

Perfect Bread and Butter Pickles

Not too sweet and not too sour, these old-fashioned pickles are crisp and crunchy. " Better than Grandma's" is…

Mexican Corn and Potatoes

In the Summer roast the fresh corn and while doing that roast those Serrano's. The additional smoky flavor will only enhance this. I like to…

Easy Bake Biscotti

The Biscotti can be traced back to Roman times. They were a convenient food that contained sustenance for both travelers and the Roman Legions. The…

Pillows ( Pasta)

My wife called this creation Pillows. They are a square type of pasta, very tasty and chewy. Can be used in soups, sauces, etc. Try adding 1…