Got Zucchini? Make Guacamole!
Since I am still harvesting zucchini I decided to make guacamole. What? Yes, I know I said zucchini and yes, you can make guacamole with it! …
Side Dish
Here’s the Dish – Fennel Parmesan
A dear friend Paola introduced me to this recipe and when she told me about it, I couldn’t wait to make it. Fennel is one of …
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 …
Zucchini Frenzy! Makes A Good Gratin
As the summer vegetables ripen from the garden, my kitchen is in full swing of prepping, cooking, eating, and/or storing the harvest. Top on the list …
Superfood – Vegetable Barley Pilaf
Today’s recipe adventure took me “down the rabbit hole” so to speak. It all started with the spices. I wanted to use a spice called Herbs …
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 …
Ribollita Tuscan Soup Will Bowl You Over
Dried beans are an excellent source of potassium. And cannellini beans top the list. Check out what Facty.com says, “White beans are not only one of …
Tomato Tomaaato Basil Pasta Salad
This spring I planted Roma tomatoes in the garden. In years past I’ve focused on San Marzonos for the purpose of pasta sauce makings at the …
Easy Peasy Toasted Roasted Vegetables
Roasted vegetables are so easy to make, no recipe is required! Choose your favorites, or be bold and add a few you haven’t tried before – …
Roasted Asparagus Italian Style
With visions of Italy dancing in my head, and just about a week away from stepping back on Italian soil, I can’t help but put an …
One Flew Over The Red Quinoa Veggie Bowl
Quinoa is a Mediterranean ingredient staple, yet some people aren’t that familiar with red quinoa. Some info from Nuts.com: “Red quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) was once called …