One of my “souvenirs” from Greece is this tzatziki recipe. A hint of dill and a healthy dose of garlic is what we loved about the tzatziki we had in Athens and Santorini on our recent trip. Every lunch and every dinner! So delicious slathered on fresh flatbread. And it’s a perfect accompaniment to these […]

This post contains affiliate links which mean as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases Artichokes . . . I can barely remember the first time I tried one – I don’t think I was impressed.   But that was before . . . “the sauce.”   This dipping sauce recipe comes from my […]

Here we are at the peak of holiday entertaining season. The perfect time to attempt a cheeseboard! If you haven’t ever put together a show-stopping cheeseboard before, let’s chat about what’s holding you back. Cost?  Yep.  Cheese is not cheap. Let’s be real. Of course, you can tailor your board to what’s on sale (cheese, […]

Baked brie is a brilliant appetizer. The simplicity and versatility has made baked brie one of my favorite go-to party dishes for the holiday season. For this version, I picked up a dried fruit, nut mix from the store.  It even had some chocolate pieces in the mix, which turned out to be a fun […]

I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited about a pepper before. Listen — Shishito Peppers, people!   Heat up a little olive oil.  Infuse the oil with a little minced, sliced, diced or crushed garlic.  Then plop the peppers in and allow them to blister and soften a bit.  It won’t take long. Consider […]