Summer recipes

E-Z TX BBQ

My friend, maribeth, wants to surprise Joe with a barbeque this weekend and asked if I had a simple, really tasty recipe to share. OK. This is a…

lemon mousse

you can make this also with passion fruit, or pineaple

Gazpacho

This is a smooth gazpacho, not the super chunky kind. It is awesome and delicious.

Honey-Habanero Glazed Ribs

Ribs can take a long time to cook, but it's worth it. Wonderful sweet and sour mixture to the glaze. You'll love it.

Thai Green Curry Paste, home made

A couple of weeks ago I received a message from Cassie at Chow Bella, asking about a curry powder and green…

Corn Tortillas made with Yellow cornmeal flour

Make delicious Mexican corn tortillas by substituting the traditional Masa Harina with yellow cornmeal flour.…

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Ed's Chicago Cocoa Chili ( aka Chocolate Chili )

I like cooking and I love chili and chocolate, so if there was any way I could combine the three, I was gonna…

When Only The Most Decadent Will Do. Aztec Chocolate Ice Cream. But Don't Stop There...

There's an old saying, in fact there's a bunch of old sayings, "Leave well…

Anyone Can Pickle! Cherries, Sweet, Spicy and Fast!

I've always been interested in pickles, preserving and canning. I guess it's my inner squirrel speaking. The…

Insalata di riso (Summer Rice Salad)

Mid-August, when the temperatures climb to tropical heights, is a time when the enthusiasm of even the most…

Sweet basil tomato salad

I adapted this recipe from a tomato salad my mom's friend, Michi, made us years ago. She marinates the tomatoes in the dressing. We use this as…

Strawberry Mousse Cake

A sweet & romantic treat!

Peach Barbecue Chicken Topped Personal Pizzas

A little bit of summer on your cold winter's day. Whole wheat pizza crust is topped with a sweet and tangy…

Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Dip

Still snowed in and entertaining the stranded! So I tried another Ellie Krieger recipe for a game day or appetizer dip option. Even though Ellie…