small plates

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

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

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

light and fulfilling salad as a meal or as a side for grilled fish or chicken

IMHO, this rivals any take-out thai fried rice. It takes some planning and shopping to have all the necessary ingredients that go into giving this a rich and complex flavor but so worth it.

this Bon Appetit recipe is amazing! The aromas fill the house and the stew satisfies your body and soul!

seasonal yet light and a refreshing vitamin boost to counter all the heavy holiday foods

This recipe is so simple to put together  and a GO-TO when I want soup but don’t want to be too complicated about it, which is rare BTW!

this literally came together in 10 min. from things I pulled out of the refrigerator and freezer, instant DELICIOUSNESS! serve with crusty bread, pasta, or as a yummy messy sandwich.