Onion and Rosemary Tart (grain free)
The opening day of the Farmers’ Market was this weekend, and with the fridge now stocked with spinach, baby lettuce, mushrooms, cheese, eggs, and wine from the market, I was inspired to use the last of...
View ArticleSpring Trifle Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Sometimes you just need to eat a salad for dinner, and this one also works well for a buffet or brunch. I love fresh fruit on salads, and the berries add layers of color and sweet-tart flavor. If you...
View ArticleWatermelon and Feta Stacks
Watermelon and feta salads are a personal favorite, and I enjoy making a less-formal version of this and including some additional savory elements. The sweet/salty combo is outstanding. This is a...
View ArticleFresh Tomato and Cheddar Tart (grain free)
If you are fortunate enough to be dealing with an abundance of fresh tomatoes, this is a beautiful dish for a light supper or for a summer potluck. The crust is rich and nutty and acts as a great...
View ArticleGazpacho with Marcona Almonds
Why yes, this is my second tomato recipe in a week. Yes, it is. The flood of tomato goodness just keeps rolling in. Let me assure you that having too many tomatoes is a problem I have never, ever...
View ArticleCrispy Noodle Pancake
Noodles are probably the thing I miss most after giving up grains, and noodle pancakes were a personal favorite. They make a great base for just about anything–a quick stir fry, a fried egg, or just a...
View Article60 Produce-Packed Recipes to Launch Your Healthy New Year
My personal experiences with shifting to a healthier diet have been that I am much more successful when I focus on behaviors that I should add or increase, rather than those I should eliminate. I’m...
View ArticleCarrot Cake Smoothie
I don’t go in for smoothies as a rule–too much pulverized fructose, and I prefer to chew my food rather than drink it. I make an exception to that with this smoothie, but I still treat it as a dessert...
View ArticleFresh Herb Soup
Every summer my tarragon plant gets quickly out of control, growing to at least four feet tall and taking over a good third of our large herb bed. I do a lot of things to try to keep it in...
View ArticleSlow Cooker Curried Tomato Soup
Fall doesn’t officially start until the end of the month, but our garden is already making the transition. The cucumbers stopped producing after a cold snap last week, and the tomatoes are soon going...
View ArticleSuper Simple Zucchini Pie
As a child of the Midwest I have memories of eating zucchini almost daily during late summer. It found its way into breads, soups, skillets, and casseroles. So ubiquitous was this vegetable that when...
View ArticleStubb’s Barbecue Bash
Stubb’s sent me another box of goodies to try out, and they offered to sponsor a backyard barbecue–honestly, who could say no to that? So a party happened, and it included a whole bunch of great food...
View ArticleSpring Trifle Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Sometimes you just need to eat a salad for dinner, and this one also works well for a buffet or brunch. I love fresh fruit on salads, and the berries add layers of color and sweet-tart flavor. If you...
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