fresh pineapple kiwi salsa

cut top and bottom off of pineapple. peel, cut in quarters, cut core out and discard.  dice the fruit and place in large bowl. peel…

Canned Strawberries

"Put-up" seasonal strawberries and enjoy their freshness year round.

Zucchini Salsa

Place the first five ingredients in a large bowl, mix well.  Cover and put into refrigerator and let stand overnight.  Remove from refrigerator and rinse…

Sweet Onion Jam

  Place two large saute pans over medium low heat. Add the bacon (two slices for each pan), and cook until crisp without draining fat.…

Simple Sorrel Pesto

Lemony and bright, sorrel makes a great substitute for basil in this creamy pesto.

Salsa Fresca

Drain canned tomatoes (reserve juice). Coarsely dice: fresh tomato, red onion, peppers and green chilies. Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Process to desired…

Cranberry Relish with Grand Marnier

Place all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor, pulse several times to break down the cranberries and incorporate the ingredients; it should…

Drawn Butter

Place the butter in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 1 minute. Set the saucepan aside and let…

Fig Preserves with Balsamic Vinegar, Lemon and Rosemary

These preserves have a complex, intoxicating flavor that balances sweet figs and honey with tart lemon and balsamic.

Fresh Vegetable Pizza with Cresecent Rolls Crust

Spread crescent rolls on large cookie sheet, bake and cool. Mix the next three ingredients, and spread on the cooled  crescent rolls Mix the chopped…

Tzatziki

Tzatziki is an awesome Middle Eastern mezze that compliments many dishes. It adds a lot of flavor to whatever you put it on, and it’s…

Cucumber, Pineapple and Papaya Salsa

A cooling fruit salsa is the perfect accompaniment to fiery grilled dishes.

Salsa De Tomate Verde

Under a preheated broiler on a cookie sheet with a lip, place tomatillas, chilies and garlic.  Watch closely-skin will bubble and start to blacken. Take…

Cilantro Sauce

This heady condiment is wonderful on grilled tofu or fish.

Classic Vinaigrette

Vinaigrette is so forgiving. Too oily? Add more vinegar. Too tart? Add more oil. Too bland? Add more salt, or maybe a bit of mustard.…