Shrimp Pork Wontons were shared with me by Kim Kono of Portland, Oregon.  Kim tutored us in the art of making and folding wontons.  She was very patient with … Continued

  This Shrimp Risotto with Chive Gremolate Recipe is a lovely dish, full of fresh flavors, and the comfort of creamy Arborio rice.  If you have the time, making the … Continued

Skillet-Baked Tomato Cobbler recipe is fantastic with ripe tomatoes from the garden.  Since I love fresh tomatoes, a savory cobbler meal grabbed my attention.  Any recipe featuring tomatoes instantly jumps to the top … Continued

  My daughter’s and I were so excited to receive our foodie friend’s new cookbook, Recipes For Busy Moms – The Magical Slow Cooker by Sarah Olson.  My youngest daughter … Continued

Our family loves Pork Chile Verde and my daughter thought she would turn it into more of a hearty Slow Cooker Pork Chile Verde stew with potatoes and carrots and … Continued

  Slow Roasted Tomatoes – How To Oven-Roast Tomatoes If you have never tried slow roasted tomatoes, now is your perfect opportunity!  This preparation is a welcome relief from canning … Continued

Smashed potatoes are like mashed potatoes, but the potatoes are not peeled and they are mashed very lightly.  These potatoes are incredibly tender on the inside yet amazingly crisp on the … Continued

Smoked Salmon in Cucumber Cups are a cool and very attractive bite-size appetizers that looks so elegant when served.  This appetizer look impressive, tastes great, and is easy to make. … Continued

Smoked Turkey Bean soup with Kale is a great use for all that leftover smoked turkey form Thanksgiving.  It has a rich and flavorful smell and taste.  Smoked Turkey Bean … Continued

This Smoked Turkey Chorizo Soup with Swiss Chard is a great way to use up the smoked turkey leftovers from the holidays.  Very tasty and warming on those cold and … Continued

  Smokey Chipotle Hummus recipe is a fun twist on traditional hummus recipes.  The chipotle pepper lend a bit of heat and smokiness, while the cilantro brightens the flavor.  Perfect … Continued

  This is not your usual salsa. This Smoky Arbol Salsa, also known as Guajillo Salsa, is a rusty red, very spicy, and perfect for drizzling over tacos, eggs, or anything … Continued

This double-boiler technique of cooking polenta produces a soft creamy polenta  without a great deal of hands-on attention.  Use it when you will be in the kitchen attending to other … Continued

Sombrero Stuffed Artichokes – a “South of the Border” artichoke treat with a little spice.  Sombrero Stuffed Artichokes are a delicious and low calorie dish that is sure to please … Continued

Why Sourdough Banana Zucchini Bread?  Because I had an abundance of zucchini squash in my garden this year.  So, what do you do with all those zucchini – you make … Continued