The five basic flavors – bitter, salty, sour, sweet and umami – are highlighted in this Kale and Nut Butter Salad with Pineapple, Almonds and Tomatoes.

Radishes with pesto-butter and sea salt are a garlicky-good appetizer.

I want to go to Sweden and have barbecue at Ben’s house!

It only takes a few minutes to make this lemony, quick avocado salad, which tastes best with artisan olive oil bought from your local farmer’s market. The salad is a perfect side for a Sandwich Wednesday panini.

Avocado and Arugula Tostadas are a quick and easy but still satisfying dish for the long hot days of summer.

Sometimes we need a super-quick, super-easy side dish.  Here’s one you can make in 5 minutes, if you have Pico de Gallo on hand.  I make it when I’m serving a meal that already requires the brightness of fresh Pico.  The Grill-Meister says that Pico de…

European colleagues of mine took potluck to a new level when they invaded my kitchen and created a marvelous vegan lentil soup with a grilled Norwegian “waiting bread”.

Another Sandwich Wednesday panini: a simple goat cheese and red pepper sandwich from a new (to us) cookbook.

I might be a Condiment-aholic.  I love-love-love condiments. Especially those with southwest flavors.  One of the simplest, oldest and best of the southwest condiments is salsa. I found a wonderful fresh salsa recipe years ago in a cookbook called Jane Butel’s Southwestern Kitchen, her Garden…

Only a half hour’s notice that guests are coming and in need of an appetizer? These fun little finger food treats can be pulled together in ten minutes. #recipes #food #appetizers