Smoky Indian Eggplant

When I first married my husband, who is Indian, his mother gave me a beautiful cookbook called The Food of India. The photos are beautiful and mouth-watering. This recipe is one of my favorites. My mostly Irish-Hungarian family, who does’t always care for spicy Indian dishes, loves this. I changed it a bit to make it […]

Guiltless, Heart-Healthy Chips with a Kick!

Here’s a tough habit to break… not eating the entire chip bag. Limiting ourselves to an appropriate “portion” of tortilla chips, potato chips, pretzels (you get the gist) is challenging… Give healthy hearty kale a go....

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

This is the best appetizer for all ages. Their are never any left over. I make them mini for appetizers and big for dinner. I also substitute gluten free bread crumbs(Alexia brand) when making them for gluten free folks. I also quadruple the recipe and freeze them.

Deadly Dates Wrapped in Bacon

Once again leave it to Martha… Martha Stewart… to provide a deadly, yet delicious treat. A few of these may raise my cholesterol… but it will be sooo worth it!

Mini Veggie Fritattas

Serve these up as an hors d’oeuvres or for breakfast. Easy to make ahead and warm as you need them. Especially for those who are rushing out the door in the wee hours. Have your kids pick the ingredients they want and help to make them.

Candied Sugar & Cinnamon Pecans

In need of a quick hostess gift? Holiday exchange catch you off guard? A batch of homemade candied nuts will suffice in such a pinch. Sally’s baking addiction has this delicious and simple recipe and I thought Tips should pass it along.

Apricot Canapes: A Delicious and Easy App

This simple and really tasty starter is one of the best appetizers to serve at Thanksgiving.

Edible Centerpieces

A centerpiece of various grape clusters, candles and rich, neutral toned linens provides the perfect autumnal table setting.  Seasonal gourds, foliage, berries and fruits create a beautiful centerpiece display. Take advantage of nature’s bounty and you’re certain to impress your guests this holiday season.   A simple collection of cheeses, veggies and fruits is so obvious […]