A Healthier spin on traditional queso. This cheese sauce is made with fresh and natural ingredients. It always remains creamy regardless of the temperature it’s served at. Acorn squash has a naturally buttery flavor. Combine acorn squash with cheddar cheese and you have a crowd pleasing dip for your next party.

Not your traditional pumpkin soup.  This creamy bisque features Widmer Brothers Droptop Amber Ale, sharp cheddar, and thickened with fresh roasted pumpkin instead of roux. Seasoned with black pepper, thyme and finished off with heavy cream.  This soup tastes even more delicious with the addition of spice.  Add a little heat to the dish with…

Juicy lamb patties, seasoned with fresh mint, parsley, Garam Masala, roasted garlic and red onions. Topped with red onions, tomato slices, a fresh cucumber tzatziki sauce, feta and wedged between two halves of a brioche bun. These lamb burgers provide you with all the flavors of kofta, with an American comfort food twist. Grab the…

Hearty linguini noodles enveloped by a creamy, yet spicy, jambalaya sauce. This is a rather large recipe, but don’t fret, the leftovers will be gobbled up, should there be any leftovers. This recipe serves seven.

The fresh and flavorful ingredients of this pesto offer a great new spin on traditional pesto with the tactful use of usually discarded carrot tops.  Use the leafy greens from the carrots you buy instead of throwing them out.  Preparing this recipe will also give you an excuse to try organic carrots. From personal experience,…

A chickpea hummus accompanied by the rich flavor of roasted garlic and carrots. A great starter that will taste so good, it might end up as your meal, when you realize you ate the whole bowl.

Sweet ripe pears, seasoned with ground clove and cinnamon. Stewed in its own juices and a little brown and white sugar for added sweetness. Pear Butter gets its name because it’s creamy, whipped texture resembles that of butter.  Pear butter, is much like jams and jellies, but with less sugar and the absence of pectin….

Better than traditional broccoli cheddar soup.  A healthy and hearty helping of vegetables in addition to the wonderfully creamy and cheesy taste you love.  cheddar and butternut squash are a match made in heaven! If it weren’t for the broccoli, you would never guess vegetables were used to thicken the soup instead of roux

A delicious pie filled with caramelized apples and cinnamon. The perfect pie crust brushed with pie filling and baked, making the crust as irresistible as its filling. This recipe has evolved with each pie i’ve made, making it a tried and true recipe, and the only apple pie you will ever want to make in…

A simple but tasty chicken base soup, with onions, hearty dumplings and tender chunks of chicken. Seasoned with sweet Hungarian paprika and crushed black pepper.  Don’t forget to add a touch of sour cream! I was introduced to this dish and instantly fell in love.  I adore how simple it is to make, and the…

Deliciously crispy eggplant, topped with sun-dried tomatoes fresh buffalo mozzarella, sandwiched between a bun.  I prefer mine with a little dollop of cesar dressing.  You may prefer yours with ranch or fresh marinara. The eggplant can be made with gluten free bread crumbs and eaten on it’s own without a bun for a lighter and…

This cheese ball is a rich delight to be served at your next dinner party.  Your guests will love you!  A cream cheese base, blue cheese crumbles, candied pecans and a touch of balsamic glaze to make it slightly sweet.  Top it off with fresh strawberries and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Best served atop…

Featuring Wellington garlic and herb crackers, this Canapé infuses the cracker’s naturally delicious flavors with a crisp crunch of fennel and red onion, all complemented by lemon juice and fresh dill.

Creamy and flavorful hummus made from scratch and more tasty than store bought, because you made it, obviously!  You just cannot beat the fresh taste of homemade hummus.

Simply delicious. Simple to make and pairs well with most meals.  The flavor of the rosemary infuses with the carrots and sweet potatoes while cooking.  The inside texture is soft, and the outside is slightly caramelized in the roasting process as the natural sugars come to the surface.

Sweet and slightly spicy.  Apple chutney tastes great over chicken, pork, or even served on a cracker with cheese as an appetizer. 

These tacos would serve as a great appetizer for your next party.  Great served warm or cold, which is what makes them perfect for any party.  Crispy bits of salmon seasoned with basil, oyster and soy sauce served in a crispy fried wonton shell with a drizzle of deliciously sweet poppyseed dressing.