Category: Appetizers

The Secret in My Slow Cooker Hello, my dear. Come sit. Let me tell you about my favorite fake-out meal.…

The Cheese That Brings Everyone Together Hello, my dear. Come sit for a moment. Let’s talk about cheese. Not just…

My First Pizza Party Fumble I once tried to make pizza for a whole crowd. The kitchen was a mess…

A Tale of Two Tomatoes Let me tell you about my first bruschetta. I was visiting my friend Rosa. She…

A Star is Born Summer is for sweet, juicy watermelon. I always buy one too big. My grandson, Leo, helped…

My Secret for Silky Hummus Let me tell you about my secret. It is in the bean juice. Yes, the…

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…