Roasted eggplant is the star of this delicious Middle Eastern dish spiced with garlic, lemon, and Tahini paste. Found widely across the region, there are as many variations of this dish as there are grandmothers who prepare it.

I guess it was probably more than a handful of years ago by now that I first stumbled upon mushroom strudel. Prior to that I had only every considered a strudel to be a fruit filled pastry, and usually apple. My partner Kelly and I …

Fresh flavors of summer come alive on this cool and crisp cucumber and herb pizza. A grilled crust is the base for this mouth-watering light and healthy summer treat. Prepared on the grill, the crust brings a slightly smokey wood fired oven flavor to this …

One of my favorite appetizers would have to be Asian chicken lettuce wraps. Light and full of amazing flavors, these wraps are the perfect treat on a hot day. Served as a lunch dish or a starter to a dinner, these crunchy “lettuce tacos” are …

Tender cannellini beans, fresh dill, and yogurt combine to make this healthy, cool and creamy hummus. The perfect appetizer for a hot afternoon gathering, this easy to make, lighter version of hummus is full of big flavors and wonderfully delicious.

Greek yogurt helps deliver a smooth creamy texture and a bit of tang to this artichoke and Parmesan dip. Hot and gooey, this molten cheese dip is perfect as an appetizer for any occasion. Delicious with crackers, cocktail bread, or try it on one of my …

Crispy tater tots are smothered with Queso, covered with giardiniera, and topped with fresh scallions to create an explosion of textures and flavors in this amazing dish. This interesting spin on traditional nachos is the perfect treat to enjoy with friends over a cold brew, …

  The Reuben sandwich would have to be on my list of favorite pub foods. Yes I have a list.  You may find this strange, however I have never been able to narrow things down to just one that I like more than all the …

Swiss Rolls I think it was last fall during football season, I came across a recipe for baked ham and Swiss cheese rolls while looking for some ideas for halftime snacks.  I had known about this sandwich for years, but had completely had forgotten about …

With a bold flavor as big as the West, this spin on classic Mexican favorite is a winner. Caramelized onions and slices of steak mingle with barbecue sauce and cheese to create an amazing combination of tastes.

Whenever we entertain a group of people at our house, I like to serve finger foods. Whether it’s for an afternoon cocktail party, a sporting event, movie night, or a holiday gathering, I find that our friends always enjoy being treated to appetizers.  Guests truly …

Everyone seems to love a “crunchy kibble” to munch on, and a homemade Chex party mix has got to be among the top on the list of favorites.  I know that this snack is readily available in the chip isle, however there is absolutely no …