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Roasted Beets, Two Ways
There are so many ways to cook beets: steam, boil, roast, microwave. What is really the best way? After trying quite a few methods over the years, I have settled upon two that produce perfectly...
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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Last year, I never shared my basic pumpkin seed recipe because we didn’t carve our pumpkins until the night before Halloween. This year, I said we had to do it earlier! And here we are…the day...
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Farmhouse Roasted Chestnuts
Autumn is the time of year when the American Chestnut Trees in the northeast drop the nuts from their prickly burrs. As an interesting bit of trivia, there are typically three chestnuts per burr....
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Do-It-Yourself Roasted Red Peppers
While store-bought roasted red peppers certainly suffice, doing it yourself is incredibly easy and quite tasty. These colorful vegetables–actually, bell peppers are technically fruit–also pack a...
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Baked Havarti with Dill
I have a stash of stained and tattered time-tested recipes to which I often return when I need something quick, foolproof, and guaranteed to please. Because these recipes can often get lost in the...
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Loaded Dinner Nachos (healthy with a “neat” vegetarian option)
You could say it was love after the first neatball! In all seriousness, I was truly skeptical when Laura Lapp first offered me a bite of the healthy meat alternative that she crafted in her kitchen....
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Buffalo Wing Hummus
Depending on one’s perspective, the lure of Super Bowl Sunday might be the good eats, funny commercials, big-name halftime show or, of course, the football! Whether you are in it for the action...
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Baked Cheddar Broccoli Rice Cups
What started as a way to use the Minute rice my husband bought in place of long grain rice has become something of a sensation. When I shared this recipe shortly after I began The Fountain Avenue...
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Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
When the first local asparagus hits our markets, I am so happy. There is just something about this crisp green stalk that tastes so good. I could eat asparagus every night, simply roasted with a bit...
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Grilled Chicken Kabobs
First, I must apologize to the readers who have subscribed to receive recipe posts via email. Yesterday, I inadvertently sent a draft of this post. Although I am sure to make an occasional ‘woops’...
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Crispy Baked Eggplant
My family always felt lukewarm towards eggplant…until this recipe. And it’s easy! Simply dredge slices of egg-dipped eggplant into a flavorful combination of Parmesan, crumbs and seasoning. Then...
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Baked Mozzarella Sticks
I’m a snacker. Though I never miss a meal, I still get hungry between those meals. Like many, I’m most prone to absent-minded grazing in the hour or two before dinner, when salty or savory high-carb...
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Tamari Almonds
Is is possible that Christmas is behind us and a new year is just a day away? Where does the time go? For all those who celebrated, I hope your day was merry. I hosted breakfast at our house and then...
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3-Ingredient Mexican Cheese Bites (and a giveaway!)
Mrs. Renfro’s Salsa has kindly offered to give 4 jars of salsa to each of 3 lucky readers. Winners may choose from any of the varieties in their online store. To enter, simply leave a comment below...
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Maple Tamari Roasted Almonds and Cashews
These tasty little bites are a sweet-and-savory spin on my classic recipe for Tamari Almonds. People often use tamari as a gluten-free option to soy sauce, but after reading the label of the bottle...
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Mango Pineapple Salsa
Recently, my friend Justine asked if I would create an orange recipe to shine a light on something near and dear to her heart. You may be wondering… Why orange? Orange is the official color of the...
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Pimento Cheese Spread…and a 50th anniversary celebration!
Last weekend, my in-laws celebrated 50 wonderful years of marriage with a family trip to The Greenbriar in West Virginia. Their three children along with spouses, significant others and eight...
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Christian’s Corn Flake Nachos… and some Real Cheese People
When Sargento recently asked me to lend a hand with their new “Real Cheese People” campaign, I couldn’t resist. I immediately thought of several friends and family members who are quite passionate...
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Peach Ginger Shrimp Kabobs
I first shared this twist on my Apricot Ginger Shrimp in a Susquehanna Style magazine spread featuring peaches last summer. Though I have made this new-and-improved recipe many times, I recently...
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Classic Guacamole
I tend to tuck recipes away and wait for what I hope will be just the right occasion for my readers. This guacamole recipe, for instance, has been a family favorite for a long time—and it actually...
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