Caprese Salad
Simple and delicious! homegrown tomatoes, sliced slices of fresh mozzarella to alternate with tomatoes fresh basil cut with a sharp knife into ribbons extra-virgin olive […]
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Herb Vinegar & Herb Vinaigrette
Herb Vinegar Another great way to preserve that herbal flavor is in vinegar. You can use my favorite, organic apple cider vinegar, or wine, champagne, or […]
Gazpacho – Terrific Tomatoes
Tomatoes were not widely eaten in the US until the late 1800s. Belonging to the nightshade family they were considered poisonous. Today we know that […]
Stuffed Zucchini Squash
What to do with all that roving zucchini? Now you know. You can use any type of zucchini for this recipe, I used the pattypan […]
Roasted Fennel with Parmesan and Herbs
Full disclosure, I never really cared for fennel all that much. I do like licorice, just not in my veggies. Found this recipe when I […]
Chicken Cherry Salad in Lettuce Wrap
Chicken Cherry Salad in Lettuce Wrap – serves 4-6 1 ½ cups cooked chicken, cut into cubes (I like leftover rotisserie chicken) 1 cup pitted […]
Rhubarb Shrub Concentrate
Makes approximately 1 cup Shrubs are coming back to popularity. They were the original pioneer Gatorade. Usually made with equal parts sugar, vinegar, and fruit […]
Spring Snow Pea and Radish Salad
Serves 2, to serve more just multiply amounts ½ cup thinly sliced radish, about 3-4 medium, using a mandolin makes it easy 1/4 cup julienned […]
Rhubarb Oatmeal Bars
Great for hiking, picnics, and pot lucks. Delicious! 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 […]
Penne Pasta with Nettle Pesto, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Olives
1 lb penne or other tubular or bow tie pasta, don’t use spaghetti 1 cup sun-dried or slow-roasted tomatoes shredded parmesan or asiago cheese 1 […]
Nettle Pesto
Use this Nettle Pesto on pizza, pasta, sandwiches, with cheese, in salad dressings, and dips. No fresh nettles? You can substitute with basil or arugula, […]
Strawberry & Avocado Salad with Sesame Seed Dressing
Strawberries are back in season. When shopping for strawberries look for dry, firm, ripe red berries. Berries do not ripen once picked, so avoid the […]