Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus Recipe

cilantro jalapeno hummus

Don’t you just love a good dip?  I certainly do.  I’m pretty sure that given a choice, I’d choose to eat a bowl of dip for dinner over just about anything else.  And this Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus recipe ranks as one of my favorites. Hummus is really simple to make, and is a great choice [...]

Buffalo Chicken Bites

buffalo chicken bites

Raise your hand if you love chicken wings!  Now, raise your other hand if you don’t eat them as much as you’d like because of the mess and the deep fried calories.  Then these Buffalo Chicken Bites are the answer you’ve been hoping for.  Crispy, crunchy, and full of spicy flavor, these bites will satisfy [...]

Coconut Shrimp with Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauce

coconut shrimp

Crispy, crunchy, lightened up Coconut Shrimp that are baked, not fried – perfect for a quick dinner or to serve as a party appetizer.  This is just what you need to cure a case of the winter blues.  This meal was such a breath of fresh air after eating my fill of soups and stews [...]

Favorites for Labor Day

I have it on good authority that this was officially the fastest summer on record.  We had more family fun this year than ever, so I’m not complaining.  In fact I’m in the mood to celebrate.  The end of summer isn’t a bad thing – soon the leaves will be changing and the temperatures will [...]

Easy Caprese Pizza on the grill

We’re officially in countdown mode.  Sophie starts kindergarten in four short weeks.  My heart just started beating faster as I wrote that.  I know everyone says this, but gosh where did the time go?  I keep telling her how unbelievably fast she’s growing up, and she keeps telling me that she’ll always be my baby. [...]

Deviled Eggs – Two Ways

Chocolate and candy may get top billing when it comes to Easter, but deviled eggs are the treat I look forward to most.  They just go hand in hand with Easter and springtime and the table isn’t complete without a big platter of eggs in the middle.  Preferably one of those special egg plates that [...]