Did you know that when you roast a bulb of strong and pungent garlic, it becomes soft and sweet and oh so amazing? Roasting garlic is one of the simplest things you can do in the kitchen. Even for you non-cooks out there, you can do this. It’s so easy. Choose a bulb of garlic that has a flat bottom. Slice off the very bottom of the garlic so that…
Last weekend my friend and I threw a small baby shower for sweet Ashley. Ashley is a dear friend that I met five years ago when our husbands played baseball together. She is also the one who took my profile photos and most recently took our family photos (If you are in the Austin/Round Rock area, you need to hire her. She will be there for a few months starting…
This is just a quick post to encourage you to bring this garbanzo bean and olive tapenade to your next get-together with friends. They will love it! Many tapenades are strong and a little too olive-y for my taste, but this one is light and fresh. Pairing it with the endive leaves gives you a cool crunch with each bite. I love this tapenade so much that I made it…
Whether you are hosting a holiday party or attending one, caprese skewers make for a simple, beautiful and healthy appetizer. Only a few ingredients and no mess, they are the perfect finger-food. Look for mini heirloom tomatoes to make this dish even more colorful. Caprese Skewers Ingredients: -16 oz. mini heirloom tomatoes (can also use grape or cherry tomatoes), rinsed and dried -1 bunch fresh basil, rinsed and dried…
I always look forward to ordering a Mexican pack from Bountiful Baskets when they are available because then I get to make Roasted Tomatillo Guacamole. This recipe is very easy to make, and the result is full of flavor. I promise this will be a hit with everyone! Preheat your broiler. Toss the tomatillo, onion and jalapeno in olive oil in a square glass baking dish. Roast for 15-20 minutes…