Warm-Apple Salad

When apples are in season, use them in everything you serve. The options are endless. A simple salad upgraded with warmed apples accompanies all fall meals, thanks to Martha Stewart.

Open-Face Turkey Burgers w/Gruyere, Mushrooms, & Arugula Salad

A little something from each of the food groups is represented in this pretty little package.  Serve fresh cut-up heirloom tomatoes along side, sprinkled with fresh ground black pepper.

Spicy Beef and Sausage Tacos

Tacos are a bit more special with both beef and sausage. But it’s not complete without all the fixins’ included. Muy Bueno!

Coconut Rice

Perfect accompaniment to South Pacific dishes… Thai and Polynesian inspired foods especially.

Tomato & Mozzarella Tartlets

Just like a warm caprese salad on top of delicate puff pastry.  Serve as appetizer or side.

Grilled Eggplant w/Tomatoes & Feta

A summer vegetable dish served either as a side or light meal prepared by my mother while visiting their beach house over the vacation. Another winner I thought I’d share with Tips which originally came from marthastewart.com.

German Pork Burger

No cheese on this burger.  A different twist to ground pork intense in flavor and moist.  (Grind the juniper berries in a spice grinder or coffee bean grinder if unable to locate ground berries.)

Arugula & Peach Salad w/Creamy Chive Vinaigrette

Enjoy the juicy, ripe peaches out there on the market.  Try mixing slices with crisp arugula and an easy-to-prep creamy chive dressing.  One of my faves.