Tips for Growing Fresh Basil

Anyone who flips through the recipes on this site will find I’m a huge fan of fresh basil. It’s my go-to herb of choice when I’m looking to add a boost of flavor. Of course, other classic favorites include parsley, rosemary, thyme and cilantro. But basil always seems to be the front runner in most [...]

Impromptu Dinner Party: Appetizer & Place Settings

This was the appetizer and casual setting for my Impromptu Dinner Party. When it comes to dinner parties, I am a firm believer in serving some sort of appetizer with drinks before the full meal.  It doesn’t have to be fancy, overly complicated or a huge portion.  It just needs to be something for your [...]

Herbed Goat Cheese Salad

There are days when I just want a good salad.  This salad couldn’t be any easier when you use a prewashed bag of spring mix lettuce.  The toasted bread with herbed goat cheese was like two toppings in one with the crunch of a crouton and the balance of a rich protein. So as Sophie [...]

Herb Goat Cheese and Balsamic Tomato Crostini

While I was exercising, I started to brainstorm new appetizer recipe ideas for an upcoming dinner party.  Wow, what a surprise…I was thinking about food while I was EXCERCISING (aka. inducing pain). I needed something that was simple and easy to make.  The favors needed to be bold and appetizing, while being universal enough for [...]