A classy grilled cheese sandwich. Try not to think about the fat, or cholesterol…sigh!…
Hawaiian Haystacks
It’s a Mormon thing, I know. Although I have been LDS (Mormon) since I was a girl, and my mother grew up in primarily LDS communities, I did not try Hawaiian Haystacks until I was living in Washington D.C. as an adult and attended a baby shower hosted by an LDS friend. This is a meal that is universally appealing and one of the few that EVERYONE in my family will eat….
Tomato & Goat Cheese Quiche
I have always loved quiche. It is perfect hot, amazing cold, and really good room temperature! How many foods can you enjoy equally at any temperature? My love for this food only increased while I lived in France. It is a perfect food and can even be enjoyed crustless for those who cannot eat gluten. …
Salmon with Pineapple Tomato Salsa
We have enjoyed this recipe for years. It is fresh and tangy and delicious. I usually use the frozen salmon steaks from Costco-farmed, not wild since the wild has a stronger fishy taste (not to mention the skin! Ugh!) and I am not always comfortable with the idea that I am eating fish! Omit the sugar, serve with brown rice instead of white and you’ve got yourself a whole foods meal….
Black Bean Huevos Rancheros
We ate this on our two week car camping trip to the California/Oregon coast. I think that Huevos Rancheros will always remind me of camping in the Redwoods. Beauty on our plates, beauty all around us!…
Gazpacho O’Dell
Cold soup packed with flavor and vegetables. We had this at the O’dells in Chicago on our cross-country move. We had had nothing but greasy fast food for days and so eating this fresh, flavorful meal was a delight!…
Bruschetta
Our favorite summertime treat! Tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil in olive oil and balsamic vinegar served on a baguette. …
Guacamole
Avocados, onions, tomatoes, garlic and spices in a perfect blend of yummy-ness. A great source of good fats….