I like beets. It seems the fresh ones can only be found in the summertime. No matter, the canned ones are good, too. This recipe calls for canned beets. I will save the fresh ones to where they can star alone. A great soup for a hot summer day.

I am always looking for ways to fix table grapes. Grape go well with almost any other fruit. I never thought about using table grapes in a salad until a group from church took a trip to Cumberland Falls in Kentucky. We ate lunch there. They serve the most delicious grape salad. This recipe is tasty, too.

There are times you need a cheese spread. Rather than buy a jar, make your own. Then you will know wha's in there. If you are like me, you probably have all the ingredients on hand anyway. Try this one

Here is an easy dip or spread. You should have everything on hand to make this. Cannellini beans take other flavors very well. If you have any doubts, try this one on your family.

Fresh asparagus is available year around in the stores. But this is springtime. This is when asparagus is best. Pick up some at the Farmer's Market and try this recipe. Of course, you could use canned asparagus, but we all know that fresh is better

This is a good appetizer to serve around the holidays. Nothing special in it
except the imitation crab meat. You should have everything else.

I like most soups. Add cabbage and you’ve really got me. This soup is a good wintertime one. It sticks to your ribs and warms you up.

This goes well with the sweet potato cupcakes. So pretty and tasty. Make them for that next potluck.

Baked potato wedges are so easy to do. They adapt to other flavours so well. This recipe is a good example.

Here is a Kool-Aid and ice cream treat that is easy to make. Who doesn't like an ice cream soda?