Sweet Home Allegra

After receiving a jar from a friend last week (they were delicious!!) I could not resist making these myself. Homemade and farm fresh...

My Lake Michigan resort town, before it was a tourist vacation destination, was a lumber and fruit center, shipping to ports everywhere...

This is adapted from a Pinterest recipe, with the amount of cheese reduced, the tomato and spinach quantity increased and the white beans...

Ina Garten's Recipe

Ripped from NYT Cooking, which hides behind a paywall so will not pin to Pinterest for ease of reference, therefore I am posting here....

These are sublime. Of all the many treats we baked at the inn over our 3 decades, this was the hands down #1 favorite, a healthy snack...

Perfect for adding tang to hummus wraps, salads, charcuterie, grilled sandwiches and just snacking fingers to mouth ooo la la straight...

Tried and true after decades of preparing in my inn's kitchen, stick with this recipe and you will never buy hummus pre-made again. Just...

A delicious mix of savory flavors is addicting here, with the magic of balsamic vinegar, soy sauce and a bit of dark brown sugar in the...

Put up this smoky, sweet-peppery, slightly spicy, cilantro-infused chili style salsa when September overflows with zucchini, tomatoes and...

My wondeful friend Cindy suggested that we make potato salad. This, of course, started a discussion (that included web scrolling) about...

This is a 1950s era supermarket hotdog relish elevated to the stars thanks to July’s peak Farm Market opportunities and some dedicated...

Slices of eggplant, grilled, topped with luscious creamy topping, fresh seasonal herbs and pomegranate seeds ! A summer meal or side dish...

I am so addicted to these. The crust is like a shortbread cookie and the goo on top is like the best sweet/tart treat EVER. Of course,...

Calling all Bloody Marys!!! Your ultimate garnish has arrived! Easy and quick!! All you need is a helpful local farmer to bring in their...

Any fan of licorice or anise flavor, so prevalent in Asian cooking, is familiar with this lovely spice. I use it in pickles, primarily,...

Spring is your moment to forage these nutritious greens from your property or the woods. Dandelions pack a whole lot of vitamins and...