It was one of my New Years resolutions to try a new recipe everyday. What was I thinking! Believe it or not I have come pretty close to keeping this goal. I never tire of the cooking but all those dirty dishes! All the cooking has resulted in some new favorite dishes and of course…
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White Bean and Feta dip
Happy New Year! We are already into the second week of the New Year, so I am late with my greetings. I have been easing into the New Year, enjoying the quiet that descends after the busyness of the last few months of the year.
Zucchini Feta Pancakes
For me the best thing about the summer are the farmers markets. I love having all that fresh, locally grown produce right at my fingertips. Here in Boulder, I have been going faithfully every Saturday and Wednesday. I go even if I don’t need to buy anything. I enjoy chatting with the vendors and finding…
Chipolte White Bean Dip
Bean dip might be one of the least exciting items on any buffet of snacks, but this great recipe has some spark to it. The creamy white beans are brightened up with the garlic and lemon juice and the chipoltes give some kick. If you haven’t used chipoltes in your cooking before they are are…
Toasted Amaretto Almonds
I knew this was a recipe I had to try right away, since it only used two ingredients, both of which I happened to have on hand. The bottle of amaretto had been sitting in the cupboard for some time, so I was glad to dust it off and try this easy recipe. Not…