Warming nuts brings out the natural oils. Toasted pecans are delicious and nutty and add a deeper dimension to any dish. Whether you serve them right out of the oven warm or chopped on top of a salad – your guests will notice the difference and you will be a rock star in your own […]
Daikon Pomegranate Carrot Salad
This daikon pomegranate carrot salad originated from a throwdown that involved Scrabble letters. My team drew the letters D P and C and we had to get busy trying to come up with food that began with those letters and then make something delicious with those ingredients. That throwdown created quite a few surprisingly tasty […]
How to Hard Boil an Egg
I learned how to hard boil an egg in home ec in 7th grade. Since those early lessons I have modified my cooking technique and more so now that I live at altitude. Before I choose my egg cooking technique I am clear about how I am going to use the eggs and then select […]
Gluten Free Salmon Cakes
Salmon cakes were a staple in my husband’s family when he was growing up and he really enjoys revisiting one of his childhood favorites. His mom used saltine crackers as the binder and we have found gluten-free corn flakes work just as well. This recipe calls for canned salmon. If you want to substitute the […]
Grits The Ultimate Comfort Food
I am not sure how this wonderful comfort food became so disparaged because I love making grits. Simple and easy, this dish can be dressed up for dessert, used as a main course or served for breakfast. Made from ground corn, when cooked, they adapt to whatever you want to add – bacon, maple sugar, raisins, […]
Roasted Shrimp
Looking for a quick and easy way to impress your family and friends? This roasted shrimp recipe is so easy you will be making lots of different varieties of shrimp just to play and have fun. Roasted Shrimp Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 20 mins Author: Mama […]
Bruschetta
Fresh tomatoes and basil tossed with olive oil, salt and a little diced garlic is all it takes to make this delicious bruschetta appetizer. Quick, easy and sure to please. Bruschetta Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 20 mins Author: Mama Caruso Ingredients 8 – 10 roma tomatoes, or […]









