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Sweet and Spicy Skeleton Bone Appetizer Recipe
My First Spooky Snack I made this for my grandson’s Halloween party. He was six. I was so nervous. What…
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Baked Brie with Jam Appetizer Recipe
My First Baked Brie Disaster I tried baked brie for the first time years ago. I was so nervous. I…
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Preserved Lemon Olive Tapenade Recipe
A Jar of Sunshine My kitchen always has a jar of preserved lemons. They are like sunshine in a bottle.…
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Easy Puff Pastry Tomato Tart Recipe
My First Kitchen Mess Let me tell you about my first puff pastry. I was so nervous. I forgot to…
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Creamy Crab Spinach and Artichoke Dip Recipe
The Story Behind the Dip This dip recipe is a happy accident. I first made it for my grandson’s birthday.…
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Fried Pickle Dip Recipe Creamy Tangy Appetizer
The Crunch That Started It All My grandson Leo loves fried pickles. One day, he asked for a dip that…
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Best Homemade Guacamole Recipe Ever
My Kitchen Helper My grandson Leo helped me make this last week. He was so careful with the knife. He…
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Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
My First Jalapeno Surprise I made these for a party years ago. I was so nervous. Would they be too…
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Spicy Jalapeño Pepper Jelly Canning Recipe
The Pepper Patch Promise My garden taught me about balance. Too many jalapeños make you cry. Too many bells make…
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Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Ideas and Tips
The Turkey That Started It All I love a good Thanksgiving table. But the turkey always gets the spotlight. I…




