One of my summer-standards. Crispy-crunch on the outside and soft, broccoli and cheese on the inside. Great as an appetizer with cold...

A non-boring light lunch for those of us tired of the same-old (though you can and should have for dinner or late night snack as well)....

This title is presumptuous, yes, but I’ll explain. I first ate spinach and artichoke dip at a five-star restaurant in the 80's just...

No more sad containers of rice in the fridge! At least, that is what my brain yelled in delight once my teeth bit into a crispy and...

This simple tart took only a matter of minutes to throw together, which was all I had when it came time for lunch. (I had been wanting to...

Creamy white beans blended to a smooth slurry with tahini and lemon juice; first, get a swirl of smashed raspberries before a drizzle of...

Making your own crackers isn't hard! And it's fun. And delicious. Make it once or more times, depending on how many people are snacking....

Fun recipe! And terrific for using leftover polenta or when you need a delicious appetizer or first course for a get-together. As with...

You do that kitchen dance (humping dance) when something is that good... so get ready. These golden-crisp cakes borrow from crab cakes in...

Freshness factor through the roof. The absolute best thing, other than the dynamic flavor of this happy salsa, is the minimal number of...

Now, I might not eat it (avo-toast) any other way, and I think you'll be with me on this. The way the macerated cucumber and slivers of...

Who doesn't love the chewy OH-MY-GOODNESS deliciousness of a stuffed date? This recipe is not as complicated as you might think; it's an...

The colors alone are enough to make you smile. (Magenta + chartreuse = cheer.) The taste is a gorgeous balance of creamy, tang, and deep...

No, toast is not dull. It's the perfect blank canvas. So if you'll allow me to be superfluous... If toast went to a ball, she might dress...

Satay is one of those items that I rarely eat, even though I love it so much. Yet, in truth, I'm usually looking for creative ways to eat...

This hot and cheesy dip is where your food-high begins. Don't expect to eat anything else unless you have to share it with more than two...

Instead of the usual breadsticks, try these simple, flaky batons with your next pasta (or any) meal. The pesto adds a beautiful pop of...

When you get over the insanely pink color, like a stuffed lovie from childhood, you realize that you have been inextricably drawn into a...

If you love hummus, (my recipe for everyday hummus is here!) then try your hand at making falafel--the super yummy balls of chickpeas and...

We made flatbread pizzas for lunch, which is the best thing when you are craving pizza but don't want all the fluff or are feeling...