This recipe was adapted from Sunset Magazine

Happy Cinco de Mayo!! Yes, I know another cocktail! But with all these celebrations, what's a girl to do?? And

This weekend marks  the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby. As much a cultural event as a horserace, the Der

So, what happens when you combine two of your favorite dishes together? Hash Brown Tostadas! I know, I know, t

These dumplings are snap to prepare -especially if you use a jarred pasta sauce. You will have leftover pasta

Aside from not having to do the dishes, one of the great joys of eating out is trying new dishes. And then of

I am generally in the camp of not messing with the classics - they are, after all classics for a reason! But b

The "secret" to this coleslaw dressing is Thai Curry Paste. I use the Thai Kitchen brand that my loc

There are two ways to make a shrub - you can combine the fruit and sugar and cook over medium high heat until

Adapted from Bon Appetit.

Adapted from Bon Appetit January 2004. To core the pears a melon baller works beautifully.

Happy St. Patrick's Day - that one day a year when "everyone" is Irish and has an excuse to drink green beer a

If you can't find Melissa's Steamed and Peeled Baby Potatoes, substitute 1 lb. yukon gold or red potatoes that

I am almost embarrassed to post this recipe - it is so simple it really isn't a recipe per se... but this Hot

The only problem with these is being able to stop eating them!

Taaa daaaa!!!!! It's finished!!!  As you may have noticed, A Communal Table has a whole new look!!!! I decide

The start of 2015 started with a bang - within 3 1/2 weeks I've made 3 different trips involving planes and ca

Happy Year of the Sheep! Today is the beginning of Chinese New Year... and even though I'm not Chinese, I plan

I've lived in Orange County for over 25 years, and yet I am still finding new "gems" in my own backyard. New (

the level of heat can easily be adjusted - if you like things a bit less spicy, substitute a can of petite dic

Although tahini sauce is the traditional accompaniment, I like to serve it with a tzatziki sauce but feel free

One added bonus in this cocktail is that since pomelos are rather large, you will only need 1 for two cocktail

"With a little bit of this, and a little bit of that".... is a really good way to describe this Smoky Tomato L

Adapted from Plenty More by Yottam Ottolenghi

Adapted from Lynnette Marrero - DrinkAt6 Consulting

The spice mixture can be made a week or more ahead of time and stored in a sealed container at room temperatur

Adapted from Serious Eats

If you manage to have some leftover tapenade it's great served over roasted chicken!!

If you don't have masa harina, you can substitute corn flour or regular, all purpose flour. For the chiles, yo

This makes a fairly mild chili - if you like it spicier you could add additional jalapenos or do what I do - p

Slice a slit in each sweet potato and cook in the microwave on the potato setting for 10 - 12 minutes or until

So what will you be serving to drink on Thanksgiving??  I know, am I seriously asking that question? Between

This syrup is delicious on pancakes, waffles, french toast, over ice cream or in place of simple syrup in fall

Pomegranate balsamic vinegar works beautifully in this dish. If you don't have it, plain balsamic works OR you

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A few weeks ago my friend Diane of Created by Diane posted these Chocolate  Red Wine Cupcakes. Yes, two of my