Take-out Tuesday, Fresh Garden Tomato & Basil Flatbread

Even though I am not much of a gardener, I can manage fresh herbs like basil and rosemary, and HHjr loves to plant cherry tomatoes and peppers We have a bountiful crop this year and so let’s roast them and make a sophisticated version of a traditional tomato sauce and cheese pizza First season the … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Roasted Shallot and Everything Seasoning Dip

If you like Everything Bagel seasoning,  and are a fan of onion dip, I hope you’ll try this twist on onion dip made with roasted shallots 😋 This recipe is from Pattie @ Olla-Podrida The base is fresh shallots Shallots are similar to onions, but with a slightly milder flavor and a hint of garlic … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, 1-2-3-4-5 Bagels!

Let’s count to 5 1 Bowl 2 Hands 3 Ingredients 4 Bagels 5 Minutes Yep, homemade bagels with 3 ingredients and 5 minute prep! Mix the 0% Greek yogurt and self-rising flour together to make the batter Knead it briefly on a flour covered board {flour your hands too} Divide it into 4 balls Roll … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Burgers with Spiralized Onion & Pineapple Salsa & Everything Potato Chips

I’m focusing on using my spiralizer this month and I just discovered the best tip! If you make one cut from the center out to the edge of the food you want to spiralize,  it produces thin slices like a mandolin! How did I not know this, not everything has to be a noodle! This … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Everything Pizza Crust Sticks

Here’s a little something you can whip up for an appetizer for Thanksgiving, or any gathering, that is bound to be a crowd pleaser  😋 It’s great by itself or you can serve it with soft butter, a dip, or marinara sauce, or Marinara Ricotta Dip You can make it rectangular with fresh dough Or … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Gold Medal Wonton Chips

Are you going to be watching the Summer Olympics?  They start in just a few days, and you’re going to need something to nosh on… These baked wonton “chips” have an international appeal, Asian wonton wrappers, spiced up with Everything Seasoning, Italian Parmesan cheese and good old American 🇺🇸  extra sharp Cheddar, a gold medal … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Mushroom Pockets

The inspiration for these Mushroom Pockets came from a recipe I remembered from long ago that used mushrooms and crescent rolls that literally melted in your mouth I brought out a few of my favorite ingredients to spark things up a little, bacon and Vidalia onion Cook the bacon in a skillet because you are … Continue reading

Gifts from the Kitchen, Everything Cocktail Cookies

I have been playing with Everything seasoning a lot lately and couldn’t resist trying it in a version of cheese straws. Traditional cheese straws get a kick from cayenne pepper and they are often too spicy hot for me. I know, I’m a whimp… These are flavorful without the heat, a savory tasty treat.  They … Continue reading

Gifts from the kitchen, Do Ahead Gift Ideas

Give yourself a little gift this year and take a day to do some advance prep for your holiday meals and gifts. Instead of buying gifts or baking goodies for your neighbors and friends, why not re-think this a little and give them things that you can make now, before the holidays start closing in … Continue reading