Category: Appetizers

The Secret to a Great Pico Good pico de gallo is all about the chop. You want little bits, not…

A Soup You Don’t Cook Let’s make a soup you don’t have to cook. That’s right, no stove needed. Gazpacho…

My Grandson’s Favorite Snack My grandson Leo calls these “magic beans.” He eats them like popcorn. I still laugh at…

My First Cauliflower Fritter My grandson Leo used to turn his nose up at cauliflower. I remember that clear as…

The Pepperoni That Surprised My Grandson My grandson Leo loves pepperoni pizza. One day he asked me to make it.…

A Jar of Surprises Have you ever tried a pickled grape? I hadn’t either. My grandson dared me to make…

My First Cheese I made my first cheese by accident. It was a hot summer day. My yogurt sat in…

My First Infused Oil Let me tell you about my first time. I tried the garlic one. My whole kitchen…

A Simple, Sunny Lunch Hello dear. Come sit with me. Let’s talk about lunch. Sometimes you want something fresh and…

My Summer of Salsa I learned this recipe one hot summer. My neighbor Luis brought over a big bowl. He…