A perfect summer salad or light lunch. But don’t wait for warm weather to begin enjoying this delicious recipe. While zucchinis are available in local markets and backyard gardens, it’s been our fall go-to side dish. Initially, I used Parmesan cheese/then found that Parmigiano Reggiano provides far superior flavor. What’s the difference? Parmigiano Reggiano cheese…
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SAVORY SHRIMP CILANTRO AVOCADO SALAD
Far from the mayo-laden dish of the ’80s, this far lighter shrimp salad is still super flavorful. The salad is brightened it with red onion, jalapeno, fresh cilantro and a light lime/olive oil dressing. Spoon your salad into a romaine or butter lettuce leaf, onto cucumber slices, fill up a cooked puff pastry shell or…
Jenn’s Granola Gone Nuts!
I follow a low carb/Keto style diet so this variation on a popular breakfast/snack theme is a perfect fit for me. It’s packed with nuts and seeds and is grain-and sugar-free with only a hint of honey as the perfect sweetener. Beware: it’s easy to make and even easier to consume as a stand-alone cereal/snack…
Zucchini Lattice Lasagne
Our zucchini production has peaked but you may be lucky enough to have more than you need. Lots left at local/farmer’s markets which I used for the following recipe. I adore lasagne but when made traditionally, it tends to be notoriously high in carbs. While I’m trying to limit my carb consumption, I don’t want…
SLOW ROASTED TOMATOES
Are you finding that you have far more homegrown tomatoes than you know what to do with? Or simply want to stash away summer’s finest flavors to enjoy during the winter months? Move Over, Sun-Dried Tomatoes! This a far, far more flavorful substitute. My favorite recipe for slow-roasted tomatoes is Bella’s. There is only one…
TOUGH TO TOP THIS TOMATO TART!
They are at their peak. Or close to it. Eating ripe, juicy tomatoes is truly a terrific summertime treat, right? Set yourself apart from the pack with this super simple six-ingredient recipe. Tomatoes, Basil. Cheese. Pesto. Store-bought Puff Pastry. Seasoning. Easy enough, right? Assuming you love these ingredients, you cannot go wrong with this recipe….
Fresh Figs with Ricotta, Pistachios and Honey
Raising the Bar on Heavenly. Do not miss this truly delicious/super simple/spectacularly beautiful dessert! Many thanks to Nacole for sharing both the dish as well as the recipe. Note that there are only five ingredients. The focus is simply savoring this short-lived seasonal fruit. Figs are stuffed with ricotta, drizzled with honey, and sprinkled with…
RATATOUILLE: a Summer Stunner!
RATATOUILLE. Not the popular Pixar picture but the soul-satisfying mix of summer vegetables. And for me, it’s a reminder to possibly pair this fun film with my menu. Ratatouille is a perfect complement to other main courses like chicken, salmon or beef. Or it might star as a Meatless Monday. Critical to the dish is…
Summer Rolls, Streamlined
Summer rolls are surprisingly easy to make once you realize this important fact: There are no rules in the world of Summer/Spring rolls! In this post we’re focusing on rice paper wrappers rolled around fresh crunchy vegetables. If you leave the rolls open-ended and eliminate noodles that are a part of many recipes, you’ve simplified…
An American Classic
Made sooooo much easier with Joe Gitter’s video! I’m definitely onboard today to deal with the dozen eggs cooked and peeled to perfection. An ideal bite between meals or a meal in itself. Do you have a favorite Deviled Eggs recipe? I don’t, so I’ll be playing with variations on this basic theme. Basic Deviled…