American summer recipes

Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins

This recipe is another one I adapted from my childhood. This latest gluten free incantation is simple, tasty, and thanks to the beloved pumpkin –…

Pizza Cheese and Garlic Wafers (Biscuits)

These savory bite-sized biscuits are just the thing to add to your appetizer list. Also can be used as simple…

Juicy Seared Tuna Steak Recipe

Learn how to make a beautiful sesame-crusted tuna steak.

Lemonade Syrup Base

When there's several lemons to either use up or lose out, make Lemonade Syrup Base. This recipe is from Sunkist and I have made it for years and…

A Grape Terrine with Moscato Wine

This is an elegant and very easy dish sure to impress and delight your guests. Moscato wine and lemon zest…

Ham & Cabbage Hash

This is a fast dinner-in-a-skillet recipe, and a good way to use up leftover ham or roast beef. Lots of vegetables make the meat go further and keep…

Quick & Easy Fruit Compote with Vanilla Sauce (and a no-added sugar or low-sugar variation)

A fruit compote on the table in 15 minutes? Here's a dessert kids (and…

Turkey Kebabs with Mango Pineapple Salsa

A healthy poultry main dish with exotic flair, Turkey Kebabs (or kabobs) is a great way to incorporate veggies…

Loaded Potato Skins

Banana Nut Muffins

Delicious for breakfast or as an afternoon snack!

TOASTED GOAT CHEESE AND STONE FRUIT SALAD

Pamplemousse Martini

A light grapefruit based cocktail that even the men will enjoy. A spin on the cosmopolitan, combining grapefruit and pomegranate juice.

Brownie S'Mores

I still like S’mores, but I’m grown up and seldom sit around a campfire anymore. Occasionally I’ll treat myself to some melted marshmallows after I…

Blackened Mahi Mahi

Real Jack Daniels Steak Marinade

This marinade can be used for steak or chicken. I just prefer steak. Remember folks - Jack Daniels is…