Eggplant and Tomato Frittata Years back we were gifted by a local friend and winemaker with a ton of fresh eggplant from the winery’s garden. While my whole family adores eggplant, I was feeling pressed to find ways to eat it. I came across this recipe for eggplant and tomato frittata and gave it my…
Salad in a Jar
A few summers back we went dry camping with my husband’s family and had to keep all our foods in coolers. I really was not in the mood to do a lot of food prep onsite and was trying to keep our dirty dish needs to a minimum as well. I researched various foods that…
Watermelon Gazpacho
Many years ago we participated in an amazing local food & wine event. Always one for pushing the buttons of traditional cuisine, I found a recipe for summer watermelon gazpacho. I was desperately not wanting to make yet another paella or crudités or canape on a bread base, or anything remotely typical. Sometimes you go…
Cooking Tip: Quick Peach Dessert for Summer
It’s been a while since I shared one of these so here’s a cooking tip from sloCooking – Try this quick peach dessert for summer or any time you want that taste of summer goodness. This cooking tip is an easy way to look like you spent HOURS in the kitchen when you didn’t really…
Nectarine & Avocado Salad
This nectarine avocado salad is something I honestly wasn’t sure about heading into dinner. But consider myself pleasantly surprised. This was the tastiest salad I’ve made in a while. Be sure to make this while stone fruits are still ripe for the season. And to be honest, this is now one of my most favorite…
Lemon Chicken
The other night I made a variation of lemon chicken that was so yummy. However the mushrooms that were in it turned out fabulous I plan on keeping the marinade recipe and using it just for the mushrooms! Lemon chicken is delicious and fun to cook for a crowd. I grew up on a 50…
Heather’s Sauteed Veggies
Heather’s Sautéed Veggies I have been going through a folder of old recipes and have discovered many recipes I had forgotten about like this recipe for Heather’s sauteed veggies. I have a stack here from 2008-2009. Makes me sad that I never shared them with you, but happy that I am able to bring them…
Farmer’s Market Basil Vinaigrette
Farmer’s market basil vinaigrette is one of my favorite homemade dressings. It’s simple and fresh – something that can help you prolong that summer feel well into the fall and winter. When we used to cater, we made this regularly, our customer’s loved it. This dressing is so simple and easy to make, but the…
Fresh Corn Salad for Summer BBQs
Summer means warm weather, cold drinks and BBQs and of course the foods that go with BBQs. And I don’t know about you, but I’m READY to start socializing with friends and family again. Need a recipe to take with you for upcoming meals? I’ve got you covered with this recipe for fresh corn salad….