Pesto is one of those quintessential summer foods. The fresh, bright taste of basil just screams summer produce. So I’ve been making pesto like crazy while there’s still an abundance of fresh basil. You can easily freeze pesto too, so make lots and save it for a cold, wintery day when you need a hitRead more
Have you ever seen tomatillos? They’re quite strange looking, little green tomatoes with a papery peel. I’ve always wondered how to cook them, and when I saw some at the farm we go berry picking at, I knew it was time to try them out. Then I’ve been getting them in my CSA box too.Read more
Gazpacho is a cold, raw vegetable tomato-based soup. It’s great for summer time, and is a cinch to put together. This is a great way to use up all the summer produce. I was able to use cucumber, zucchini and onions from my CSA, tomatoes from the farm we go berry picking at, and aRead more
Is there anything more comforting than mac and cheese? Mom’s baked mac and cheese is definitely one of my comfort foods. When she tried this version, she said it was better than hers. It’s rich and creamy with a crunchy, crisp topping. There’s a slight onion flavor that adds depth, and the mustard in itRead more
A lot of people in my life are vegetarians, so I’m pretty aware of vegetarian options when I go out to eat. Even though I’m not always ordering a vegetarian option, I have a lot of sympathy for vegetarians when restaurant options are sparse and/or uninspired. Vegetables are delicious and just because an entree doesn’tRead more
I’ve been holding out on you. I’ve been making mini egg frittatas for at least a year and have yet to give you the very basic recipe. These mini frittatas are great as part of a large brunch spread, or are perfect for make-ahead breakfasts for the week. I love them because they’re so easyRead more
I love sesame. Sesame oil has such a great fragrant smell to it and is fantastic in Asian dishes. These sesame noodles are great as a side dish, but also work as a light lunch. I got some napa cabbage in my CSA and saw this recipe on the same day, so I thought theRead more
Nothing says spring like a freshly made pesto. I love the vibrant flavor and color of basil pesto. I had bought a bunch of basil for a recipe that I ended up not making, so I had to figure something else out for the gorgeous herb. When I got some kale in my CSA, IRead more
This is a delicious salad. Totally addictive and packed with flavor. I even got a bean-hater to eat this salad. It has bright bold flavors with lemon and za’atar, parsley and mint. Za’atar is a middle eastern spice blend that has thyme, sumac, oregano and some other delicious spices in it. It’s a bit challengingRead more
This salad was inspired by my CSA. I had two weeks worth of beets and wasn’t quite sure what to do with them. I’ve had beets a couple of times, but didn’t think I was a big fan of them. They tend to be rather sweet, which is a little off-putting to me. However, thisRead more