
This quick, easy Roasted Red Pepper Dip is not only fantastic for dipping chips and veggies, it's a zingy red pepper spread for bagels, toast, and sandwiches. … [Read more...]


This quick, easy Roasted Red Pepper Dip is not only fantastic for dipping chips and veggies, it's a zingy red pepper spread for bagels, toast, and sandwiches. … [Read more...]

Getting ready for your New Years party doesn't have to be a headache with quick and delicious Feta Dip and toasted pita wedges. Make it in minutes, and watch this feta cheese dip disappear even faster. … [Read more...]

Straight out of the ASP garden ~ freshly picked Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde Recipe that will make your head spin! … [Read more...]

As the T-shirt says, "Shut up and Salsa!" I'm sure it's referring to the dance, not Grilled Peach Chipotle Salsa, but I say it works either way. … [Read more...]

Who says Saint Patty's Day means Corned Beef and Green Beer? Sometimes the most FUN holiday dishes aren't the most traditional. … [Read more...]

Well I don't know about you, but I'm still on a health kick. Every January I determine to eat "clean" through the entire month in order to RIGHT the bodily wrongs I achieved over the holidays! This is an old standing tradition for the hubs and I. One month of yule log and bonbons without care or concern, then one month of purging "white foods" out of our systems. Around the first week of February we slowly sashe back into a still healthy, but less religious, way of eating...before Valentine chocolates arrive! … [Read more...]

Defining Healthy~ January is the most diet-friendly month of the year. After New Year's Day there are no major (American) holidays involving food. You've more than likely just come off a month-long gluttonous binge and are ready for lighter meals. Plus, there are usually friends happy to join in on a first-of-the-year health kick! … [Read more...]

This is my last post before Halloween night. I wanted to squeeze in one more party food before the weekend! Drum roll for Jalapeno Corn Cakes with Avocado Salsa. I'll be extremely busy the next few days prepping food, finishing the decorations, deciding what to wear... Seriously, what is my problem this year? I always have my costume picked out MONTHS in advance. This year? No clue. It will be thrown together exciting to say the least! Certain flavors just SCREAM fall. Pumpkin, acorn squash, apples, caramel, maple...corn. Some people think of corn as a summer food, but to me, corn is for … [Read more...]

Fresh Swai Ceviche with Blue Corn Chips... Seafood is one of my favorite things to eat. It's a mini-thrill for me to find a new variety for kitchen experimentation! I often go to a certain "organic" market and browse the seafood counter, lured by their diverse selection. I slowly float down the case. Eyes wide. Breezing over the glistening assortment, searching for inspiration. Almost giddy with anticipation, I feel as if I'm on a culinary scavenger hunt. I LOVE IT! One particular store has little signs labeling the fish as: Sustainable, At-Risk, Endangered. I might get stoned for … [Read more...]

It's February 1st...Is your New Year's Resolution Missing In Action??? … [Read more...]