BEEFY TACO DIP (Adapted from plain chicken)

BEEFY TACO DIP (Adapted from plain chicken)

BEEFY TACO DIP (Adapted from plain chicken) 1 lb ground beef 1 can refried beans (I used lower fat refried black beans) 1 packet taco seasoning (I try to find one – if I don’t make my own – that has good ingredients with few chemicals and zero...
TOMATO TAPENADE (Adapted from Ina Garten)

TOMATO TAPENADE (Adapted from Ina Garten)

TOMATO TAPENADE (Adapted from Ina Garten) This tapenade is AMAZING.  I served it recently while at the beach on vacation, on crostini, and we all loved it, but I also used it on a sandwich, and WOW!  It was a game changer.  This time I’m using it as a dip with...
BEACH CONDO COSMOS (Adapted from Recipegirl)

BEACH CONDO COSMOS (Adapted from Recipegirl)

BEACH CONDO COSMOS (Adapted from Recipegirl) Since I try to get to the beach as often as possible, (my happy place), the name “beach condo” was the choice! And the pinkish color of the drink screams summer!  This recipe makes about 10 small (martini sized)...
WHITE CHOCOLATE KEY LIME PIE (Adapted from Coastal Living)

WHITE CHOCOLATE KEY LIME PIE (Adapted from Coastal Living)

WHITE CHOCOLATE KEY LIME PIE (Adapted from Coastal Living) I’m excited to try this version of a key lime pie.  Key lime pie to me is synonymous  with summer – it’s light and cool and refreshing.  Then, to add white chocolate to the mix – yum! 1...
FRESH CORN SALAD (Adapted from Ina Garten)

FRESH CORN SALAD (Adapted from Ina Garten)

FRESH CORN SALAD (Adapted from Ina Garten) 5 ears corn, shucked (Ina says not to, but, in a pinch, you CAN use frozen IF it’s really good – I use Fresh Market’s Silver Queen corn, and it’s outstanding – very sweet and flavorful) 1/2 cup...