Tag Archives: Appetizer

Healthy Artichoke Dip

January 12, 2013

Nancy is a spicy Portuguese publicist with talent, intellect and a rockin’ body that goes on for days. On a recent visit to her home, she made a dip similar to this…minus the artichoke hearts. I think it’s better now. I hope she agrees –she may just kick my ass.

Honey and Cheese Stuffed Sautéed Pear Halves

January 9, 2013

This recipe can be made in the time it takes quality honey to ease its way from the jar. It will be eaten twice as fast.

Happy Marriage Oyster Stew

January 8, 2013

Until I went from spinster to wife, I had never eaten fresh oysters. I grew up in small-town Missouri and the closest I ever got to an oyster before marriage, was picking it out of my Grandma Lula Mae’s Thanksgiving dressing. Knowing what I know now, I’m not sure which shoe bottom Grandma scraped the oysters for her annual “ode to the sea” dressing from. Every great cook has one misstep, and Grandma’s oyster dressing was her achilles heel.

Quick Green Apple and Tomatillo Soup

March 29, 2012

Somedays a girl just has to say no to meat. Luckily those days don’t come often.