Better than traditional broccoli cheddar soup.  A healthy and hearty helping of vegetables in addition to the wonderfully creamy and cheesy taste you love.  cheddar and butternut squash are a match made in heaven! If it weren’t for the broccoli, you would never guess vegetables were used to thicken the soup instead of roux

A delicious pie filled with caramelized apples and cinnamon. The perfect pie crust brushed with pie filling and baked, making the crust as irresistible as its filling. This recipe has evolved with each pie i’ve made, making it a tried and true recipe, and the only apple pie you will ever want to make in…

A simple but tasty chicken base soup, with onions, hearty dumplings and tender chunks of chicken. Seasoned with sweet Hungarian paprika and crushed black pepper.  Don’t forget to add a touch of sour cream! I was introduced to this dish and instantly fell in love.  I adore how simple it is to make, and the…

Deliciously crispy eggplant, topped with sun-dried tomatoes fresh buffalo mozzarella, sandwiched between a bun.  I prefer mine with a little dollop of cesar dressing.  You may prefer yours with ranch or fresh marinara. The eggplant can be made with gluten free bread crumbs and eaten on it’s own without a bun for a lighter and…

This cheese ball is a rich delight to be served at your next dinner party.  Your guests will love you!  A cream cheese base, blue cheese crumbles, candied pecans and a touch of balsamic glaze to make it slightly sweet.  Top it off with fresh strawberries and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Best served atop…

Featuring Wellington garlic and herb crackers, this Canapé infuses the cracker’s naturally delicious flavors with a crisp crunch of fennel and red onion, all complemented by lemon juice and fresh dill.

Creamy and flavorful hummus made from scratch and more tasty than store bought, because you made it, obviously!  You just cannot beat the fresh taste of homemade hummus.

Simply delicious. Simple to make and pairs well with most meals.  The flavor of the rosemary infuses with the carrots and sweet potatoes while cooking.  The inside texture is soft, and the outside is slightly caramelized in the roasting process as the natural sugars come to the surface.

Sweet and slightly spicy.  Apple chutney tastes great over chicken, pork, or even served on a cracker with cheese as an appetizer. 

These tacos would serve as a great appetizer for your next party.  Great served warm or cold, which is what makes them perfect for any party.  Crispy bits of salmon seasoned with basil, oyster and soy sauce served in a crispy fried wonton shell with a drizzle of deliciously sweet poppyseed dressing.

Save your orange peels instead of discarding, to create a tasty treat.  I had purchased a bag of oranges a few weeks ago and soon forgotten I had.  As time passed, I finally got around to using them.  I didn’t use them for their originally planned purpose, but instead made several other tasty things.  I…

You don’t have to buy a fryer to make deliciously crispy fries.  Baked fries also have less fat, and are a healthier alternative to those soaked in oil to crisp.

I seriously have eggs coming out of my ears after Easter.  I don’t remember deviled eggs being an easter tradition, however it was a great way to use up all those hard boiled eggs we had dyed.  I grew up in a household with three other siblings.  My sweet mother would boil a dozen eggs…