Peach and Tomato Salad with Ricotta
This is the Perfect Way to Enjoy the Last Great Peaches of Summer. I know I’ve recently posted a couple recipes using peaches or nectarines, but while I’m still able to get some good ones at the market, I have to share this one with you, too. I eat a lot of fruit and regularly […]
Black Rice Stuffed Baked Tomatoes
Feta, Nigella Seeds, Pomegranate Juice and Arils Combine for a Unique and Delicious Take on Stuffed Tomatoes. I’ve been singing the praises of black rice for awhile now. I love its chewy texture and flavor. Plus, the deep purple color is so beautiful when it’s cooked. I find it irresistible in salads and mixed with […]
Shrimp, Bean, and Peach Salad with Chamoy Dressing
Now, Here’s a Main Course Salad That is Anything But Boring. Yeah, it’s blisteringly hot outside and I’m not in the mood to spend a lot of time in a hot kitchen. But I had some Rancho Gordo Royal Corona Beans and love them in a salad, so I soaked them overnight and put them […]
Roasted Strawberry Sheet Cake
Roasted Strawberries Ensure This is Packed Full of Berry Flavor! I’ve tried my hand at making a strawberry sheet cake and wasn’t at all satisfied with the result. The strawberry flavor didn’t transfer well. It had a dullness to it that didn’t strike me as particularly delicious. It wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t great. Then […]
Cantaloupe with Peanut Dukkah
How About a Simple and Unique Summer Melon Salad? I love eating and serving a simple melon salad with my meals in summer. I can’t think of anything more refreshing and satisfying. If you’ve got a good melon, you really don’t need to do a lot to it in order for it to be delicious. […]
Rice Pudding with Nectarines and Amaretto
Perfect for Summer – Ice Cold and Creamy Rice Pudding. This came about because I made a mistake. I really don’t know how it happened, but I ended up having 25 pounds of Homai Calrose medium grain sushi rice delivered in my last Costco order. I remember looking at it awhile ago, but have no […]
Italian Sausage and Spicy Peach Sandwiches
A Scrumptious Twist on Italian Sausage Sandwiches! This meal came about because I had some Italian sausages and peaches. I wanted an easy meal and it got me thinking that these two foods would work well together, so I got on with it. I first cooked the Italian sausages in a large skillet. This is […]
Mugicha – Roasted Barley Tea
My Favorite Thirst Quencher For These Hot Summer Days My son introduced me to mugicha * years ago, and since my first taste I’ve never been without a pitcher of this roasted barley tea sitting in my fridge. At his urging, I’m sharing my love of this tea with you. Mugicha ,* referred to as dàmài […]
Red Fruit Salad with Lime and Chili Syrup
Here’s a Salad That Will Spark Up Any Meal! When fruits are at their peak, I don’t think you need to do a lot in order to enjoy them at their best. I love to serve them as salads and when I do, I keep everything else very simple. A grilled piece of meat or […]
Green Tomato Pie with Bacon and Panko Crumbs
A Summer Main Course Pie That Puts Green Tomatoes Front and Center. I love green tomatoes. They are tart and almost astringent, but have a little of the sweet flavor of a ripe tomato. I also love tomato pie. This got me thinking about making a green tomato pie. I figured the flavor of green […]