A good food blog for happy eating
You know it’s summer when your Italian family starts sharing pictures of their Baked Stuffed Zucchini in the family group text! There are lots of ways to make this delicious dish, depending on what you have on hand. This week I used garden zucchini and …
When summer arrives and berries are in season, I start dreaming about Easy Berry Cobbler. This dessert comes together quickly and clean-up is a breeze. I usually make it while prepping dinner, then pop it in the oven to bake while we eat. Nothing beats …
A recent trip to France inspired this Zucchini and Goat Cheese Stacks recipe. We prepared this plate of deliciousness during our wonderful cooking class in Provence at La Cuisine Provencale. Our version isn’t nearly as pretty as the dish we created in St. Remy-de-Provence, but …
Veggie Stuffed Pepper Cups are fun way to incorporate loads of fresh flavors in a delicious side dish. The peppers serve as holders for all your favorite summer veggies. We like to load them up with sauteed spinach, mushrooms, onions, garlic, zucchini, green beans and …
We make this Garlic and Herb Grilled Chicken at least twice a month. It really shines when you have fresh herbs from the garden, but use whatever you have on hand. Herbs, minced garlic, oil, salt and pepper are all combined for a wonderfully flavorful …
What to do with a bumper crop of basil? Make basil pesto! This is one of our very favorite ways to appreciate the freshness of home grown basil. At the end of our basil season, we usually make a triple batch and freeze it in …
Summer is, without a doubt, my favorite time of year. Nothing beats fresh veggies and fruits picked from your own backyard. I grew up in an Italian family who celebrated their fresh-grown produce and, thankfully, passed the passion along to my generation. This post celebrates …