I just can’t believe today is February 28th!  I didn’t have time to  make …. Read More

Look at those beauties! We received these gorgeous Simple & Crisp dried fruit slices …. Read More

I Love Crab Cakes! That’s the name of the Tom Douglas cookbook Joy and Toby …. Read More

May is Guest Chef Month at A Passionate Plate! Today’s post and recipe are …. Read More

May is Guest Chef Month at A Passionate Plate! We’re giving friends, family, and …. Read More

While my vegetable garden is just barely getting started (peas, radishes and carrots up, …. Read More

I really enjoy a challenge – especially when it involves food! My good friend, …. Read More

Oh, Boy! Have I got a luscious treat for you today. Now, before I …. Read More

It’s almost here: Super Bowl weekend! What’s not to love about a weekend filled …. Read More

Super Bowl Sunday is just two days away… will you be watching? We’re having …. Read More

This dip gets it’s creative name from the fun combination of multi-cultural ingredients (edamame …. Read More

If you’ve been reading A Passionate Plate for a while, you’ve probably noticed that …. Read More

Do you have friends or co-workers with those challenging dietary restrictions… like gluten free, …. Read More

What do you do when you receive an e-mail with the subject line: “Phenomenal!”? …. Read More

At our Christmas Cookie Decorating Party last night, we all brought an hors d’oeuvre to …. Read More

These Butternut Squash, Blue Cheese & Sage Crostini were a big hit at our …. Read More

Happy post-Thanksgiving eating, everyone. Yes, it’s time  for leftovers and a trip to the …. Read More

Another easy, tasty, scar-rrrry treat. Simple shape Cheddar Cornmeal Cracker dough into “fingers” and …. Read More

This one couldn’t be easier! Simply stuff Peppadew Peppers with cream cheese (I used garden …. Read More

This is my biggest hit of the summer! And, please ~ next year, when …. Read More

Mary made me this beautiful and delicious birthday cake for my special day, and …. Read More

A couple of my favorite kids came over for lunch yesterday. Natalie and Kiki …. Read More

Vietnamese Style Fresh Rolls are one of my favorite summer foods. Paper-thin wrappers hold …. Read More

Start your party off right with a Bloody Mary Shrimp Shooter. It’s a shot …. Read More

This is a step up from the typical cantaloupe wrapped with prosciutto appetizer. We …. Read More

  Cheddar Cornmeal Crackers   Print Author: A Passionate Plate Recipe type: Appetizer Serves: …. Read More

5.0 from 2 reviews Parmesan Thyme Crackers   Print Keep this dough in your …. Read More

I was feeling a little blue today.  When I opened my eyes this morning …. Read More

We <3 Sushi!  Sansei in Kihei, Maui, is our favorite place to eat it. …. Read More

Exciting news… I am harvesting from my tiny garden already! Lettuce, swiss chard and …. Read More

My lovely friend, Cara, recently took a fabulous family vacation to Italy.  Her kids …. Read More

Asian Lettuce Cups are low-carb, healthy, delicious and virtually gluten-free. Serve these as a …. Read More

JOY: The Juicy Pork Dumplings at Din Tai Fung are little bites of heaven. …. Read More

When I was planning for my good friend, Rob’s, Brewery Tour Birthday Party last …. Read More

Happy Super Bowl XLVI Weekend!  To be honest, I really don’t care that much …. Read More

West Seattle is a great place to live… we’ve got views, water, parks, beaches, …. Read More

 These Chinese BBQ Spareribs can be summed up in one little word: YUM… and …. Read More

Ski weekend is officially underway. We haven’t put on our skis yet, but we …. Read More

What would a Hanukkah dinner be without latkes? Not right, that’s what. Just to …. Read More

Are you heading to a Christmas party this weekend? Need to bring an appetizer? …. Read More

This recipe is adapted from a swiss chard potsticker recipe I found in Whole Living magazine. …. Read More