Kid friendly appetizers & snacks recipes costing more than $3 per serving

CEVICHE! ~ Costa Rican Style

My buddy, Ed, of Puerto Rican descent, spent his time in the Air Force in Central and South America. Ed's favorite dish: ceviche! He tells endless…

Homemade granola

Sweet Potato Bourbon Casserole Recipe

I made this for Thanksgiving in the place of the usual sweet potatoes with marshmallows. I will NEVER go back…

Julekake | Julekaga | Norwegian Cardamom Scented Christmas Bread

Julekake (or Julekaka/ Julekaga) is a rich holiday bread flavored with…

Pinwheel Appetizers

One of the best appetizers ever!! Very simple and easy to make and are a huge hit with everybody:-)

Sausages in balsamic sauce

Wonderfully succulent, aromatic and tasty lunch or light supper.

Flavorful Grilled Shrimp

This is a classic grilled shrimp recipe originally from Craig Clairborne's NYT cookbook, then adapted by Ina Garten, and then finally perfected by…

Champorado

A pinoy chocolate porridge. Every filipino kid was able to taste and enjoy this while growing up. I know, because I did.

Low Fat Pimento Cheese

Pimento Cheese is one of my all time favorite Southern foods and I thought with a little tweaking it could be part of a healthy snack. Serve on some…

Brown Sugar Crumb Topping Blueberry Muffins!!!

These muffins are just the best! You will be glad you have one for your coffee or tea. With Love,…

Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Mango Sauce

This was a real treat. It reminded me of delicious passed appetizer I had at a wedding reception a few years…

Granny's Fudge Frosting

Wonderful glossy frosting for pan or sheetcakes.

Roasted spicy chicken wings with goat cheese dip

These wings taste better than at the restaurant and are healthier. People are always surprised to find out…

Fried Jalapeno Peppers

Crab Dip with Bacon and Fontina Cheese

Decadent and delicious!