When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. But what to do with all those lemon peels? Don’t toss them; put them to work. Lemon juice is about 5 to 6 percent citric acid and has a pH level of... Read more >>

My version of hummus has a bit more texture than a traditional hummus. Making your own will allow you to puree your hummus till you get it just the way you like it. I don’t like creamy pureed... Read more >>

I love any dish that I can whip up in the summertime that doesn’t require me to turn on the oven. I happened upon this great little side dish and we have been eating it about once a week since I... Read more >>

Just before running off to a long day of dégustations, have a coffee with me! Add one to three grains (crystals of NaCl—not measure of weight) of table salt, depending on the size of your... Read more >>

Summer is chock-full of scents, and that’s one of the reasons I love it. Picking up on the huge variety of smells—whether it’s freshly-cut grass, chicken on the grill, or fresh... Read more >>

This is a hybrid of two distinct culinary styles: Texan and Sicilian. Two cultures that crossed paths like two ships passing in the night, each not realizing the great influence they had on one... Read more >>

Beauty products today are packed with natural ingredients, but do you know how these ingredients were used in the past? Beautiful women of prestige such as Cleopatra and Queen Anne of England, to name... Read more >>

1 16-ounce bag of Spinach 1/2 to 3/4 cup fresh salsa of your choice, drained. I like garlic salsa, it adds a nice bite Salt/Pepper Lemon Wedges   In a non-reactive pan* heat the salsa... Read more >>

It is the berry season and nothing says summer to me like a big blueberry muffin. I am hoping to make it over to do a little berry picking with the kids this summer. This batch of berries was bought... Read more >>

My good friend Sue just sent her recipe for Lemon Pudding Cake to my blog, unconfidentialcook.com. She and her husband, Bill, are two of my absolute favorite dinner guests—and friends. They are... Read more >>