Cucumber Salad

The perfect summer salad. Add tomatoes if you are not night shade free! Ingredients Yield: 4 servings Preparation Step 1 Peel the cucumbers in alternating strips and trim ends. If desired, halve lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Thinly slice, then transfer to a colander set in the sink. Toss with 1 teaspoon kosher salt…

Tummy Happy Chicken

My Husband is a far cry from the guy that I started dating 30 years ago. He once said “If I could just take capsules instead of eating food, it would save so much time”. I took that statement as a bit of a challenge. I have been changing his mind for 30 plus years….

Modern Takes on Crudités

Let’s be honest, few people make for the veggies and dip during a party but it doesn’t have to be that way! There are so many interesting and delicious ways to create a veggie tray that will steal the show. Here are a few of my favorite things to add to a beautiful vegetable displays…

Baked Feta

Traditional feta cheese is made with sheep’s milk.  Many people who can not tolerate cow dairy, easily process sheep.  This is a simple and decadent appetizer that will make you a hit at any party.  If you are also avoiding nightshades, you can substitute my mock marina and skip the tomatoes! INGREDIENTS: 8 oz. block of feta…