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Houston’s Chicken Salad

Houston’s Chicken Salad

nice diversion from the usual garden salad and dressings that are so versatile, you can use to marinate meats or toss into noodle salads, WORTH THE EFFORT!

Grilled Pizza

Grilled Pizza

my first stab at grilling pizza and OMG, loved it!

Cacciatore with Zucchini, Yellow Peppers, Carrot, and Tomatoes

Cacciatore with Zucchini, Yellow Peppers, Carrot, and Tomatoes

My GO-TO choice for dinner and especially quick and easy if you have some basic ingredients already in the house.

Strawberry Bruschetta with Balsamic Reduction and Basil

Strawberry Bruschetta with Balsamic Reduction and Basil

since strawberries are in season, this variation on traditional bruschetta works perfectly for a an appetizer

Bruschetta with Garlic Herb Cheese

Bruschetta with Garlic Herb Cheese

this epitomizes summer for me and is delicious with a glass of wine or could be a meal in itself
SOOO GOOOD!!

Breakfast Frittata

Breakfast Frittata

this frittata pulls together so quickly with all leftovers from dinners this past week including Thanksgiving……it can be made vegetarian, just omit the sausage.

Pesto, Sun-dried Tomato Terrine

Pesto, Sun-dried Tomato Terrine

a beautiful presentation and addition to a cheese platter or charcuterie tray

Spicy Summer Salsa

Spicy Summer Salsa

spice up your table with this amazingly delicious and simple recipe. stands alone as an app with tortilla chips or would be great as a side dish or top any type of fish

Summer Berry Muffins

Summer Berry Muffins

cinnamon-spiced muffins oozing with summer berries