Fig Bread Anyone?
I know I have gained a reputation for cooking a lot of zucchini, but when the season and fruit/vegetable dictates I can change hats and vary …
I know I have gained a reputation for cooking a lot of zucchini, but when the season and fruit/vegetable dictates I can change hats and vary …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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! …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …