You can whip up a delicious caprese in 10 minutes or less, and the result is so satisfying and appealing you’ll want to do it again tomorrow.

Bruschetta is so simple, so summery, so garlicky-good. Ripe red tomatoes meet their life partner in soft green basil, with garlic and oil to seal their commitment.

Perfect for fall parties, Tuscany-Texas Goat Cheese Spread is a burst of fresh flavors atop salty, creamy goat cheese.

Spicy homemade tomato juice is easy to make and good for you! Just add vodka for the perfect Bloody Mary.

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.

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 […]

With its appealing colors and burst of Mediterranean flavors balanced by the tangy saltiness of the cheese, this dish is one of my family’s favorites.

A few simple steps transform Pico de Gallo into a simple and delicious guacamole.

One of my top ten foods is the condiment Pico de Gallo.  I love, love, love it! Simple, bright and fresh, Pico de Gallo brings a liveliness to any dish it accompanies. I use Pico de Gallo in tons of ways: in the traditional way, with Tex-Mex and […]

A dreary winter day is brightened with dreams of summer meals, already starting to grow in the greenhouse.

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