Coconut Ginger Rice Salad

  This salad has a freshness that combines Asian flavors that you might not expect.  Filled with crunchy cashews, green onions, cilantro, and mandarin oranges, you will appreciate the savory and sweet combination. It is low-fat, particularly if you use unsweetened coconut. Serve this salad as a main dish or as a side.  My husband loves ...

Pumpkin Galette with Goat Cheese

Halloween was over and we had some incredible pumpkins that were too beautiful and large to throw out. I cut them up in large chunks, lightly buttered, and baked them for an hour at 375 degrees.  The chunks were soft and pliable. The baking removes the acidity of the pumpkin and gives it a nutty ...

Fabulous Focaccia

Super easy and flexible, focaccia is the perfect appetizer packed with flavor. I'll be serving it with friends before the Lions kick-off on Thanksgiving afternoon and before the big meal is served. Focaccia 3 large sweet onions, cut in thin strips 1 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for topping 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup butter 2 1/2 warm ...

Sage Advice

We call it stuffing where I was raised. The bread is not just any bread. Its got to be french or sour dough and stale. And buttered generously with real butter of course! Mixed with celery, onions, salt, pepper and lots of fresh sage. Moistened with broth. Baked at 350 until the bread cubes are ...

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Pumpkin Cheesecake has become a tradition for our family. Our palates expect more and the combination of a toasted pecan crust, creamy pumpkin with cheesecake in the center and topped with caramelized pecans will guarantee you are in for a treat! This recipe makes enough to serve 10-12 people. Use a 10-inch springform pan or two ...

Pumpkin Cookies

It's that time of year and I am thinking about pumpkins. There has been a bumper crop around here this year. They are beautiful in a variety of colors and shapes. The best part is that you can use them to decorate your home or table and then slice them up and ...