This simple and earthy salt roasting preparation brings out the best in the humble potato.

Decadent, moist coffee cake packed with brown sugar and cinnamon. Who knew coffee cake could be decadent?

Lightly grilled, luscious, juicy nectarines topped with a sweet brown sugar glaze…an easy treat.

Spicy and Sweet Fried Pickles with Chipotle Mayo dipping sauce

A delicious vegetarian black bean casserole. It is a quick and easy meal for a weeknight.

Garden full of squash? Make a cake! This incredible, easy, moist cake with thick cream cheese frosting will surprise you. Wonderful!

A piquant and fresh pasta dish which highlights the fresh tomatoes of the season, as well as lots of garlic and fresh basil.

A wonderful, spicy, family barbecue baked bean recipe from years gone by.

The easiest and most flavorful cheese course you will ever have.

Orzo, spinach, tomatoes and feta combined with Balsamic for a great cold pasta salad…plus some suggestions on fine Balsamic Vinegars.

Spicy Chicken Burritos with Lime Scented Rice

A Cool and refreshing summer treat that is easy and fun to make. This is an homage to the Orange Julius.

Carrot and Goat Cheese Salad.
A tangy honey laced vinaigrette dresses this easy summer salad.

Avocado Black Bean Dip, a refreshing salsa alternative to guacamole.

A simple, rustic and seasonal cherry skillet bread with a tutorial on pitting cherries with a chopstick.

The classic American sandwich, Pimento Cheese.

The Dallas Farmer’s Market serves up the bounty of the hot Texas Summer.

A delicious eggy breakfast casserole, studded with cheese, sausage, and green chiles.

A vanilla ice cream pie with a surprising crunchy topping.

The secret to great hummus for me…Greek Yogurt. The perfect snack.

Great for Dinner or a Picnic! A big bowl of delicious tortellini packed with colorful vegetables.