Smoky Garlic Lemon Caper Dip

Dip made with mayonnaise, lemon, garlic, capers

This dip is a family recipe I started making years ago for our Smoky Grilled Artichokes. It takes just a few minutes to put together. The flavor of this dip is just perfect with a smoky, lemony, briny, salty, garlic flavor in a creamy mayonnaise base. Delicious!! Start by pulling out all the ingredients.   Read more

Blood Orange and Basil Cocktail

Blood oranges are one of the most glorious fruits in winter and spring-the bright red color, a sweet citrus taste, and a great twist on the more common citrus flavors like lemon and orange. If you love citrus cocktails, you will love this! This recipe combines citrus, herbs, tequila and sweetness for a delicious cocktail.

Best Green Goddess Dressing

Green Goddess Dressing is a tried and true sauce that is similar to Ranch, but home made, full of healthy herbs, versatile, fast and easy!! Try this on salads, broccoli slaw, shrimp tacos, wraps or sandwiches for a yummy twist.  A delicious home made ranch style dressing that can go on almost anything!

Adventures with Sourdough

sourdough bread

My How-to Guide to Sourdough Bread Success Sourdough bread baking is not for the faint of heart, but I can honestly say that, if you have time, you can totally do this. I seriously get so much joy from every step of this process. The end result of a hot crusty sourdough bread straight fromRead more

Grilled Shrimp and Broccoli Slaw Lettuce Wraps

My family goes crazy for this! It’s super fast, easy, and healthy! It does not get any better.  Start with a quick 15 minute marinade of the shrimp with all your favorite Mexican spices and olive oil while preheating the grill. Follow with a quick flash grill just to turn each side pink, and theRead more