Ratatouille
There are probably over 100 recipes for Ratatouille…and I believe I have tried at least half that many! This is my go-to version. I make it often; its good hot or cold, topped on pasta or pizza, wrapped in crepes, as a side…
Lemon Roasted Artichokes with a Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Dip and Grilled Artichokes with a Sundried Tomato Dip
Grilled, roasted, boiled, steamed, stuffed, marinated – purchased fresh, canned or frozen – be prepared, you will find me posting many recipes featuring these versatile favorites of mine! Artichokes were a seasonal treat when I was growing up, available mostly from March through May in…
Eggplant Fries with Two Dips – Spicy Mayo and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Seriously, if you have not tried eggplant fries, you don’t know what you are missing! Eggplant fries have a soft, yet meaty texture, crisped up on the outside for a nice bite and hold up well for dipping. I have served these as a…
Baked Eggplant with Tomato and Mozzarella
How quickly time passes… last week I was vacationing in the beautiful surroundings of Italy and now…well, it’s all a cherished memory as I work my way back into the daily routines of my life. Yet, I brought back a different…
The Best Homemade Pita Bread
Can you pass up freshly baked bread? I can easily pass on the bread basket served at most restaurants, unless with one sniff as the basket is laid before me, it’s freshly baked, warm from the oven. Then I need to immediately rethink…
Savory Sundried Tomato and Herb Biscotti
Step aside crackers, a new love has entered into this Spicegirl’s life. Happy hour has just gotten a bit happier. Wine and cheese met a savory new companion to take to the party. The flavors mingled, flirted and fell in love. You never know when…
Gorgonzola Grape Salad
Have you ever been to one of those Brazilian or Argentinian Steak Houses? You know, when you have to prepare yourself days ahead eating light foods so that you can enjoy, or at least get a portion of your money’s worth, at these…
Pumpkin Granola
On the positive side of all my recent relocations, I’ve definitely downsized, including my pantry. Over the last year and a half, my pantry stores the basics for healthy Mediterranean style cooking and baking. I prepare meals mostly from scratch…
Italian Fried Dough
Fried…dough…really? Just around the time when those healthy eating resolutions are starting to weigh heavy (no pun intended) and that strong willpower is beginning to weaken….ooh, I am so sorry. But just take a bite…a little bite….warm and soft with a sweet sugary kiss…
Puttin’ On The Ritz: Spiced Pecans
Have you ever stayed at the Ritz Carlton and tasted their spiced pecans? Oh my heavens, they are addicting but oh so good! I recently spent a few days at the Ritz Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation where I was surrounded by…
