I do believe I have a new favorite snack. And I do believe that the boys have a new favorite snack! And what perfect timing...it's about to be high season for zucchinis...when the farmers will practically be giving them away at the markets. Next time I pick up one of the monster zucchinis for $1, I'll be sure to grab two...so I can make a couple batches of these … [Read more...]
Salmon Patties
This is one of my husband's all time favorite meals. When he walks in the door and smells these on the table, I have a very happy man. :-) It's easy to keep all of these ingredients on hand for a quick meal as it uses canned salmon. I've modified his mother's recipe to suit our allergy set (dairy free), as I hope you will for yours! Salmon Patties Yield - 4-6 … [Read more...]
July 4th Recipe Round-Up
Food. Sparklers. Pools. Fireworkds. More food. Family. Friends. Fun. More and more food. If you're looking for a few new recipes or ideas for your July 4th weekend, try one of these... Toss It In Pasta Salad Almond, Raspberry, Blueberry Muffins Mini BBQ Chicken Pizzas Double Bean Stuffed Green Peppers Grilled Mushroom Burgers Grilled Pineapple … [Read more...]
Lasagna with Kale, Zucchini and Garden Herbs
Kale. Have you ever cooked with it?! It kinda fits in the spinach category...at least in terms of how you can use it and in what recipes. It works well with pasta (I'll be sharing another recipe later this week. But not too many after that, because I fear that kale will take over the site if I share more than 2 in a short time frame!) I grew kale for the first time this … [Read more...]
Squash & Zucchini Pizza Bites
Mini. Mini can be good. Unless said "mini"-whatevers is so delicious that you eat so many that "mini" is no longer relevant. And you might as well have made mega bites. Instead of mini bites. Oops. (Not that that happened to me. Or anything.) Slice up the zucchini and squash. (I sliced up 2 of each, but didn't need them all...I ended up sauteeing the … [Read more...]
Homemade Onion Soup Mix
Make Your Own Onion Soup Mix Instead of paying for a couple of envelopes of onion soup mix, why not mix up some yourself and save some money? Oh, and did I mention, a you'll be making an even better tasting version of the soup mix , too? Only Costs Pennies to Make If you're like me, you buy your spices in bulk. After all, they last for years. Why not buy large … [Read more...]
Spiced Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
So I actually made this pie last week, before our weekend berry picking adventure. And I'm tempted to make it again with the berries that I froze "fresh from the farm." For this, I cheated and used 2 pre-made pie crusts that I've had in the freezer since the holidays. And I say cheated, because I much prefer to use my own...but in a moment of weakness busyness over the … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Make Quinoa
Quinoa. The ancient grain. The protein grain. The underutilized, but gaining in popularity grain. The perfect gluten free alternative for many recipes (...like the parfait above. Use quinoa, not oats.) grain. If you have not cooked with quinoa yet, I highly recommend it. It is a bit more expensive, but if you know where to look (check out the best places to find … [Read more...]
Marinated Vegetable Pasta
This is a great light summer recipe that is loaded with vegetables from the garden or farmer's market. We make a version of this dish at the Cooking Class that I teach for our hospital. It is always delicious and is a great way to highlight summer produce. I used Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta for this dish. It is also great with whole wheat pasta for added fiber … [Read more...]
Turkey, Mushroom, Onion & Swiss Grilled Paninis
Panini. Yes, please. Panini on the grill. Yes, yes, yes please. I don't have a panini maker. While I've thought a time or two about how it would be nice to have one, I've never been able to justify buying one for every now and then, especially when I've got a perfectly functioning grill and a brick covered with foil. Huh?! Yes, you read that right! You can use a … [Read more...]