Tomato + Mozz + Basil Appetizer
This is truly one of the easiest appetizers I’ve ever made…take some fresh mozzarella cut into small pieces, fresh basil leaves & cherry or grape tomatoes and put the combo on a toothpick. Then put the tooth-picked goodness on a plate and drizzle balsamic vinegar lightly over the appetizers just before serving. It’s perfect. And...
Bruschetta with Pesto & Tomatoes
Over the years I have collected quite a few recipes from some of the awesome cooks in my family. My favorite recipes are those that are not only delicious but easy to make. When it comes to parties I like to show up with food in hand to contribute to the meal. My favorite thing...
Delicious & Easy Guacamole Recipe
My cousin Mara made the most amazing guacamole for our family Easter party. I could not get enough of it. She shared her recipe with me and then Sam & I made it this week to take on our picnic at the zoo. It was a hit! It’s such an easy guacamole to make. And...
Easy Trail Mix Recipe
You all know how much I love to spend time in the kitchen…and so do my kids. Unless we are cleaning the kitchen…that’s another story altogether. Out of all my kids Sam seems to enjoy baking with me the most. At least once a week he comes up with an idea of something we “just...
Fresh Salsa
It’s salsa season at the farm! This week’s share of produce contained almost everything I needed to whip up some tasty fresh salsa! Fresh Salsa: 3 large tomatoes (cut into large pieces) 1/2 onion (cut into large pieces) 2 Tbs. minced garlic 2 jalapeno peppers (plus any banana peppers or poblanos you have on hand)...
Family Movie Night & Kettle Corn
Almost every weekend we have a family movie night…it’s a nice time to wind-down on a Friday evening after a wild week. Family Movie Night & Kettle Corn Last night we tried something new…I made Kettle Corn for everyone to chow on while we watched the Wizard of Oz. It was so scrumptious that...
Radish Dip
Last week we received our first shipment from Rains & Son Backyard Farm’s CSA, which was started by my sweet cousin and her husband (and son). I was so excited, and most of the food was gobbled up immediately (especially the sugar snap peas, my favorite!). But there were a few veggies in there that I...
Easy French Onion Dip
I wanted to share this French Onion Dip recipe with you that I’ve come up with. I’m in love with it. And of course, like most of the recipes I pass along…it’s easy to make! I think it is best served with “everything” bagels cut up in large chunks, the flavor combo is delicious! Other dippables...
Texas Caviar
For years I have avoided “Texas Caviar” salsa. It was the corn. I like corn, but for some reason corn in salsa turned me off. Until a few months ago, when I went to a bridal shower and decided to give it a try. Oh my. Why did I wait so long?!? It was delicious!...
Easy Bruschetta Dip
I’ve been making this Bruschetta Dip recipe quite a bit lately, so I thought I would share it with all of you. I have changed & adapted this recipe quite a bit over the years, and it’s now one of my favorite appetizers to take to a party. I call it Bruschetta Dip because usually...
