Italian Grilled Cheese With Figs
Italians are known for enjoying a large variety of cheeses, ricotta being one of the staples in any household. Ricotta is easy enough to make at …
Lunch
Cannellini Beans & Sun-Dried Tomato Toast
One of the easiest contributions to a dinner party is appetizers, in my opinion. Whenever I’m attending a party, I will opt to bring an appetizer …
Switching Seasons With Sprouts And Squash
It’s autumn or fall or whatever you call it. During this season, people switch the summer clothes in their closet, for sweaters, jackets, etc. For me, …
Italian Sausage – Then and Now
Italian sausage is about the only sausage I like. Hubby will eat any sausage within arms reach. Since I do most of the cooking, he has …
Where’s The Zucchini? It’s In Cranberry Zucchini Bread
Last pickings of zucchini from the garden, so I just had to make a few breads for the freezer to enjoy post zucchini season. And I …
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Oregon Coast – A Gastronomic Adventure
A quick trip to the Oregon Coast when the Willamette Valley heated up was the perfect destination. However, I thought it would be cancelled when I …
Take Five Italian Minutes (Cinque Minuti) For Five Favorites
The tides of summer are waning as fall peaks thru. Students are back in school and football has resumed. What does all this mean for me? …
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Riced Zucchini & Tomato Salad
While writing my cookbook “From Vine to Table: The Unexpected Joy of Zucchini’s Magic” I was experimenting with ways to eliminate some of the liquid from …
Show Me The Cucumber! Gazpacho
The first time I tried cucumber gazpacho was on a cruise ship. I took advantage of trying this gazpacho on a cruise ship because “food is …
Ring A Ding Ding, Garlic Cheese Spinach Ring
An invitation to a summer afternoon gathering gave me an opportunity to create a new appetizer recipe. The zucchini isn’t quite ready to pick from our …
BLOT Salad For Two
Most of us try to avoid blots in our life or forget the ones we already have. However, here’s a blot you’ll want – it’s BLOT …
A California Culinary Experience – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
As we continue our journey south through California we are enjoying the beautiful countryside but not the intense heat that has encapsulated this area of the …
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