Bagna Cauda...

My Granddaughter, Zoey, and I developed this recipe to use up 2 ripe bananas. It's so good! We used a shortcut frosting from the store because of time restraints, but making your own cream cheese frosting would be even better! We made it fun and colored the frosting...

This recipe uses the best of summer produce. Take the time to cut the veges by hand, not only does it help with knife skills, but it tastes better. Making your own croutons is a nice touch! This make a great appetizer for a fancy cookout, or a light...

Spanish Seasoning...

I love flan. Either with or without the caramel crispy topping, it's just silky and luxurious. I've been known to eat it for breakfast too!...

Serve with chicken, steak, fish, or eggs. Use this in Piri Piri Chicken. You can make it as spicy or mild as you like....

Moving along on our Spice Trade Chronicles, and our quest for flavor, Spain and Portugal are next on the route from the United Kingdom. Spanish explorers changed the land spice trade in  many ways. One, being that Spain is bordered on 3, almost 4, sides by ocean, and more...

This is a good clean out the fridge recipe for when you have that half onion, pepper and the potato that's starting to sprout! I made this with a spiralizer and it's also a one pan plan. Easy! If you have a well stocked pantry, you can make this...

I have pretty much made a perfect loaf of banana bread. Hawaij is a seasoning from Yemen and it is my new favorite blend! The banana flavor is in the background with the warm spices flowing through every bite. One slice makes a quick breakfast with peanut butter...

I know everyone has heard of KitchenAid® and you probably have heard of their awesome stand mixers. But have you ever really thought about how wonderful this instrument really is? When I was a little girl, my Mom had a KitchenAid® Stand mixer. I remember her always using it...