Steamed Artichokes

Steamed Artichokes

I remember eating Artichokes only once in my childhood (the whole steamed kind, not the jar kind, or artichoke hearts, or used as an ingredient, or anything else – but these whole, fresh artichokes where you peel off your leaves and just eat ’em). I 

Black Bean Burgers

Black Bean Burgers

Summer is Grilling Season! Now that Father’s Day is here , many Dads will be spending many a summer evening with a cold beverage in front of a hot grill. Instead of having Dad (or whoever) grill up your “normal burgers” for your next BBQ 

Strawberry Salsa

Strawberry Salsa

~ Strawberry Salsa ~ good with tortilla chips or chocolate covered tortilla chips or graham crackers or  sweet chips or apple crisps or spoons Last week I went Strawberry Picking (one of my favorite “school’s out for summer” activities). I picked about 12 pounds (and 

Jalapeno Poppers [in a blanket]

Jalapeno Poppers [in a blanket]

Jalapeno Poppers are delicious. They also happen to be one of not only Rich’s but also his Father’s favorite snacks.

Asparagus Grilled Cheese

Asparagus Grilled Cheese

No matter how fancy the cooking gets, sometimes there is nothing better than an awesome Grilled Cheese. I love Grilled Cheese (and any type of warm grilled sandwich/panini if we are really being honest here). Unfortunately, all of those carbs and cheese calories are not