Our dill is in. Not only is it in the spots we planted last year, but I had let it go to seed in our container herb garden last year. We then spread the dirt from that pot into our new raised garden beds, and now there are tiny dill plants coming up everywhere. Not that I … [Read more...] about Lemon Dill Cream Cheese to Top Your Morning Bagel
Appetizers
The Art of Folding Cream Cheese Wontons (my methods)
When Ole and I first got married, we ate on the cheap. I worked for a nonprofit (and after that for myself), and he was finishing his graduate degree. It was during this time that we started experimenting with the art of bringing the restaurants to our house, specifically of … [Read more...] about The Art of Folding Cream Cheese Wontons (my methods)
Roasted Five Pepper Salsa Done My Way
So, I may be a little picky when it comes to salsa. I had one I liked, a "must be refrigerated at all times," store bought variety. They changed the recipe. Repeat after me: Do not fix what is not broken. I want it to be fresh. I want it to have an afterburn but not enough … [Read more...] about Roasted Five Pepper Salsa Done My Way
Ahi Tuna Potstickers with Ginger Soy Dipping Sauce
I made potstickers. I did it. Truthfully, this is my first attempt at making my own. Sure, I've done cream cheese won tons, crab rangoon and other varieties of dim sum. I have even cooked potstickers in a pan with varied success (my successes have been far superior to Ole's), … [Read more...] about Ahi Tuna Potstickers with Ginger Soy Dipping Sauce
Texas Caviar, Hold the Fish Eggs
I suppose I could think of and share a reason why it would be called Texas caviar, but the point is that there are no fish eggs in it. I like to think of it as salsa that has been kicked up a notch or two. In fact, it's been changed so drastically, I dare call it a salsa. My … [Read more...] about Texas Caviar, Hold the Fish Eggs
