Chocolate Chip Cookie Zucchini Bread
My hubby’s favorite cookie is chocolate chip. He is a purest when it comes to chocolate chip cookies and prefers (more like it politely demands) that …
Vegetables
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! …
Zucchini Onion Torta Like Nonna Used To Make
Some time ago, in a previous post, I talked about the distinction between frittatas, stradas, and quiches. Torta was not addressed in this comparison of egg …
Holy Mole! Guacamole!
Did you know: “Avocados are fruits and are technically considered a single-seeded berry. What makes the avocado so versatile is its sweet yet savory flesh. Nutritionally, …
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 …
Have It Your Way, Morning Glory Zucchini Bread
Well, you might have guessed that mid-July the zucchini would start migrating into the kitchen and need to be put into recipes. An overabundance of zucchini …
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 …
Take Five Minutes (Cinqui Minuti) For Five Favorites
July brings images of backyard bar-b-ques, picnics, and summer parties. The heart of summer, warm weather, outdoor activities, and staycations. Since summer activities seem to revolve …
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Eggs-traordinary Vegetable Frittata
When you look at a small frittata do you think of it as an open-face omelette? Well, maybe that’s just me, and it does depend on …