ricotta stuffed zucchini
i stuffed zucchini. i had doubts…ricotta and zucchini, i mean really. kidding. seriously, yum. when i came across this recipe on saveur i could not resist. after all,… Read More »
blackberry basil simple syrup (and then the cocktails)
have you seen all the berries? they are like all over the markets right now. fresh farm, sweet, colorful berries. we can’t get enough. here’s our problem, i… Read More »
sun-dried tomatoes
i’m addicted to appliances. there i said it. i stalk them on amazon. i drop hints to my family. you can hear me saying “hey babe, how cool… Read More »
quick and easy purple basil pesto
this week was the beginning of camp mommy. exactly a month to school starts for one, add 2 weeks for the other….i have lots of plans. this week… Read More »
simple market sauce: tomato, garlic and leeks
tomatoes are all the rage right now…you know, cause they are finally in season. i have bowls of yellow, red, orange and purple tomatoes. all sweet, all just… Read More »
peach, tomato, beet and herb salad
i’ve been enjoying the 80 degree days, the 60 degree nights. i’ve been at the pool. i’ve been weeding gardens, i’ve been trying to grow grass… i hung… Read More »
pantry dinner: clams in white wine sauce
some days i cook out of my pantry. something quick, easy, that involves pasta… i have staples. things i buy and save. you do too right? you know… Read More »
mango coconut ice pops
my son on the occasion likes to sit and watch me cook. we play cooking show. i explain to him what i am doing, how to chop, what… Read More »
ground beef tacos with golden raisins
i wanted to recreate these tacos i had at the market. when i ordered them the guy said “this is something new…i hope you like raisins and olives”…. Read More »
rosemary shrimp skewers
i’ve seen people do this…but i have no love for rosemary. i just don’t like it. the overpowering taste, the texture, i just don’t like it. something. something is… Read More »
