Tomato and Summer Squash Cobbler + A Giveaway
Amanda from HeartBeet Kitchen is one of the sweetest bloggers I know, and I’ve fallen in love with her new cookbook: Smitten with Squash (Northern Plate). Since my squash plants
Healthy Basil Recipes
Tomato Basil Socca Pizza
A bunch of bloggers whose work I adore have come out with cookbooks lately. One such blogger is Erin Alderson of the blog Naturally Ella. Her brand new book is
Peach and Herb Infused Water and Thoughts on Proper Hydration
I am having lots of fun with fruit and herb infused waters this summer. For a recent brunch I hosted, I made up a big pitcher of water infused with
Roasted Strawberry Agua Fresca with Basil
When I learned that you can- and should!- roast strawberries, I was kind of shocked. While conceptually this makes perfect sense (because what fruit or vegetable does not improve with
Grilled Endive Caprese Salad
Disclosure: This is the last in a series of sponsored posts written by me on behalf of Discover Endive. I have received three complimentary shipments of California endive over the
Heirloom Tomato and Goat Cheese Terrine
The August Charcutepalooza Challenge was to make a molded terrine. Cathy and Kim gave us the choice of using emulsified liver or fish/seafood (or we could use super exciting pig
Peach, Basil, and Ricotta Tartine (Gluten-Free)
I recently decided to try my own version of this Fig, Ricotta, and Honey Tartine. I loved the description of the dish, and the photos are mouthwatering. I was disappointed
Rotini with Broccoli, Peas, Basil and Goat Cheese for Kitchen Play
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dreamfields Pasta for Kitchen Play. I am being compensated for my efforts to promote Dreamfields pasta; all opinions are
Radishes with Herbs, Sungold Tomatoes and Strawberries
Despite a rocky start earlier in the month, my participation in the NY Locavore Challenge is going much better now. Since returning from Atlanta, I’ve been eating lots of salads
Basil Preserved in Olive Oil
For week 2 of Preserve the Bounty, Jenny challenged us to preserve some of our summer produce in oil or another fat. I’ve put together various combinations of garden-fresh herbs,
Garden Pea and Rose Petal Salad
Slightly cooler temperatures plus lots of rain this past week equals one very happy garden… …everything for this Garden Pea and Rose Petal Salad came straight out of that happy
Black Quinoa With Grilled Vegetables, Basil and Feta
Quinoa is a nutritious seed that comes from the Andes region of South America. While it cooks like a grain, it is actually more nutritious than most grains because it