Here’s my problem: you mix anything with cream cheese and I can make it disappear faster than a toupee in a hurricane. It’s a gift really. Why is it when you order a bagel at a coffee shop they give you like a tiny tablespoon of cream cheese? Who wants a bagel with a little …
Appetizers
Sweet corn hummus is a great way to use this summer vegetable staple. Pair with pita bread crisps with a simple summertime snack. Florida is just starting its summer season. It’s hot outside, the afternoons are bringing fierce thunderstorms, and the air conditioning has never felt better. We spend our days lounging by the pool …
This recipe combines two of my most favorite dishes- esquites (Mexican street corn) and nachos. Mexican Street Corn Nachos. I know whether I am going to love a restaurant based on its Caesar salad, or an egg roll if it’s a Chinese spot. I want a creamy Caesar dressing with hint of anchovy, creamy being …
A few weeks ago I was texting back and forth with a friend of mine and he was in the middle of roasting olives. Roasting olives? I have never heard of such a thing. Turns out he and his wife had first tried them while dining out at Seasons 52. This sparked my curiosity as …
Happy New Year to all! This year I am making a sincere promise to myself to eat healthier. While I do eat a lot of vegetables, fruit is something I always seem to lack in my daily diet. I love a fresh bowl of fruit, usually blueberries or strawberries for breakfast, but that is where …
There is a really cool taco spot in Orlando called Black Rooster Taqueria and they have amazing tacos, ceviche and aqua fresca drinks. My favorite item on the menu is their Pumpkin Seed Dip. It is not only unexpected, it is probably one of my favorite appetizers ever. Then suddenly, my last trip to Balck …
This month I am swearing off soda and extra sugar. By extra sugar I mean no more adding sugar to my coffee and tea. I am going to avoid those over processed sugar-laden snacks and eat healthy fruits and veggies. I am going to avoid those fun flavored bags of potato chips and stick with …
Five years ago hummus was just one of those things that only really healthy people ate, kind of like a secret food that most people snubbed their noses at. Today it is fairly common to find a hummus plate offered at restaurants or hummus used as a sandwich spread. And there are so many variations …
Chad and I have been traveling these last two weeks which has not left me a lot of time in the kitchen. However, we have eaten at some really fabulous places and ate some amazing dishes. Look for a few inspired recipes in the future. So this week, I am sharing a very easy recipe …
I love easy recipes I can throw together in a quick minute. The other day I found this recipe for a Pea, Avocado and Radish Stack I thought I would serve alongside a big salad I was making. I would call this lunch. But these also make a quick and easy appetizer. The original recipe …