Food

Appetizers
Deviled Egg Crostini
Fromage Fort
Hot Virginia Dip
Mushroom Brie Phyllo Tartlets
Gambas al Ajillo
Lavash Pizza
Prosciutto Pinwheels
Smoked Salmon Crostini
Deviled Eggs
Crispy Salami
Spicy Red Pepper Hummus
Pita Chips
Ham Chips
Pancetta-Wrapped Asparagus
Guacamole
Watermelon and Feta Skewers
Chorizo Pinto Bean Nachos
Asparagus Crostini with Smoked Salmon
Stuffed Mushrooms
Frijoles Molidos (Costa Rican Black Bean Dip)

Salads
Nicoise Salad
Quinoa Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette
Healthy Lentil Salad
Caprese Salad
Spring Quinoa Salad
Pantry Salad with Sherry-Shallot Vinaigrette
Raw Asparagus Salad
Grilled Romaine Salad
Chopped Caprese Salad 
Citrus Salad
Tomato and Avocado Salad
Grilled Peach Salad

Soups
Spring Green Soup
Vegetarian Minestrone
Asparagus Soup
Butternut Squash Soup

Side Dishes
Twice-Baked Potatoes
Roasted Squash with Sage
Roasted Tomatoes
White Beans with Feta and Breadcrumbs
Spanish Spinach with Garbanzos
Roasted Butternut Squash
Spanish Rice
Mashed Potatoes
Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
Garlic Bread
Grilled Bread
Roasted Mushrooms

Breakfast
Herb Baked Eggs
Soft Boiled Eggs
Smoked Salmon Crostini
Hard Boiled Eggs
Vegetarian Frittata
Green Eggs No Ham
Fried Egg on Crispy Tortilla
California Benedict
Irish Soda Bread
Open-Faced Fried Egg Sandwich

Sandwiches
Roasted Red Pepper and Turkey Sandwiches
Easy Crab Toasts (Open-Faced)
Chile Chip Grilled Cheese
BLT Sandwiches
Turkey Melt
Grilled Peach and Pancetta Sandwiches
Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Turkey
Meatball Sandwiches

Pizza
White and Green Pizza
Pepperoni and Broccoli Rabe Pizza
Pepperoni, Mushroom, and Sausage Pizza
Spring Pizza

Pasta
Spaghetti with Clams
Zucchini String Pasta
Pasta with Cherry Tomato Sauce
Lemony Asparagus Pasta
Kitchen Sink Pasta Salad
Pasta Carbonara
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Pasta with Pesto and Roasted Tomatoes
Pasta with Anchovies and Garlic

Entrees
Lemony Grilled Lamb Chops
Turkey and Mushroom Patty Melt
Chicken Kebabs
Grilled Shrimp with Old Bay
Tortilla Española
Roast Salmon with Herbs and Potatoes
Spanish Burgers 
Roast Chicken
Veggie Quesadillas with Shrimp
Tri-Tip with Chimichuri
Garbanzo Bean Burgers

Desserts
Alumnae Bars
S’more Ice Cream Sandwiches
Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
Whipped Cream

Condiments/Miscellaneous
Salsa
My Classic Mignonette
Herb Butter
Flavored Mayonnaise
Dijon Vinaigrette
Homemade Breadcrumbs
Parsley-Thyme Pesto

Cooking Confessions and Tips
How to Make the Best Grilled Cheese
The Easy Way to Make Pizza at Home
5 Cheeses From Wisconsin to Seek Out
Trendspotting at the 2013 Fancy Foods Show
An Ode to Dinner
Crab on Christmas Eve
The Time Melissa Saved the Petit Fours
Eating Honey is a Very Good Thing To Do
10 Things to Make With Leftover Ham
When Making French Macarons: What I Learned
An Homage to Grilled Cheese, Please!
Why Potlucks Totally Freak Me Out 
Why Do I Make Birthday Cakes? 
Trendspotting at the Fancy Foods Show
Change the Food Channel
The Time Jeff Saved the Hollandaise
My New Favorite Way to Buy Groceries: With the Click of a Finger
My New Hero: Rachael Ray

Dining About Town
Eat Here Now: Presidio Social Club
Eat Here Now: Casa Mami

Please Note: These recipes have not been formally tested in a test kitchen. I have made most of them several times and some have been tested by a recipe tester, but the majority have not been tested the way a recipe, that’s published in a magazine or cookbook, is tested. My apologies!