Summer is for BBQ and potato salad. What if you go with grilled lamb? After a trip to the Warrenton Farmers Market, I got some items, and the recipe was under way. Why not Greek inspired potato salad? Mint, oregano, tzatziki sauce, and Greek yogurt. Creamy with a ton flavor. Adding some red onions and…

Nectarines are better than peaches. Yes, I said it. This is why I use them. The nectarines came from Sue’s Pies daughter Kim. Elderflower makes all fruit taste fruitier, so I added both liqueur and syrup. I got that from Erin’s Elderberries. A little sugar and some lemon zest on some pie crust and a…

There was a vendor at the Manassas farmers market, Blue Dog BBQ. They served what was called the Dog Bowl. It had everything good: slow cooked pulled pork, savory baked beans, vinegar greens, corn bread, and sauce. The perfect bite. I know I would get one almost every Saturday. Now, I have done each of…

Kate is my grand niece. She is smart, athletic, and a lot of fun. Kate also loves chocolate. I promised that I would do a dish for her. I know she loves chocolate, so we needed a chocolate delivery system, and I decided waffles. We deliver the chocolate in two methods: in the waffle and…

It’s summer – ya gotta have a s’more. This is a riff on a flourless brownie I have been doing for a while, light and airy with the addition of a graham cracker crust and mini marshmallows. I did this mini style using a mini muffin pan. I even torched the top. I hope you…