A Friday night family favorite, really good on game day as well. Really easy, serve with Frank’s Hot Sauce and Tex Mex.

  Adapted from the Best of Bridge, Mexicana Antipasto. I have used prosciutto and bacon in this dish, both are delicious. Tostito mild or medium salsa has 1 CHO/2 TBSP/30 grams. If using another brand check the carb count.

  Adapted from our personal Italian trips, Lina’s Italian Market, Calgary; and Recipe Geek, Spot the Difference Throughout Italy there are many variations of Caprese salad; beautiful warm summer tomatoes and fresh Mozzarella, with basil leaves tucked in. It truly is a meal and one…

  This is a nice change from horseradish cream made with sour cream. It holds together a little thicker. We love it on crostini topped with a rare slice of beef tenderloin as part of the appetizer tray. Garnish with fresh sprouts.  It’s also great…

Roasting peppers is really easy! Serve them as part of charcuterie on top of goat cheese, use for Roasted Pepper Soup, in salads and they are a must with Turkey Burgers Stuffed with Cheese ( and we always seem to use goat cheese).   We…

  One of my favorite lunches in Italy. Whether you slice the cantaloupe or use a melon baller; the sweet fruit and salty prosciutto is absolutely wonderful. Top with fresh basil and it’s incredible on a hot summer day!

Asparagus is available year round, but the first shoots in the spring; February to June seem the best to us!   I have had this recipe for so long I cannot remember where it came from. The number of asparagus spears will depend completely on…

In our house, Guacamole is made when the avocado is ready. If you bring home a bright green avocado, watch it closely and pounce when it is at its perfection! It will look dark green and be softer to the touch. To test the avocado,…

  Adapted from Darlene’s Recipe, many years ago! It is one of my go to lunches for 2 or great as an appetizer. Serve with crackers and veggies! My grampa once said of the depression, “If you had a large can of salmon and cream…