Cheesecake is not just for dessert anymore! Savory additions like a creamy herb cheese, chicken, and smokey spices transform this cheesecake into a main course star of the dinner table. While toppings vary, I prefer to use the end of the season tomatoes to whip up a sweet and tangy tomato jam and a sprinkle…Continue Reading “Savory Chicken Cheesecake”
I love a good tart! Especially when they highlight the flavors of the season. Nothing screams summer like gathering together with family and friends around a table laden with all the goodness the season has to offer. As an avid gardener and farmer’s market shopper, I sometimes find myself with an excess of tomatoes on…Continue Reading “Heirloom Tomato Tart”
Chinese takeout is such a sinfully good treat in my opinion. And one thing I can’t seem to get enough of are the wontons. There’s just something about that golden, crunchy shell and the warm, gooey cream cheese filling. I always double the order. Then it hit me. Wontons are the perfect little vessel for…Continue Reading “Apple Pie Wontons”
Making your own pepper flakes at home is incredibly simple and is the ideal ways to use of end of season peppers. All you need is a dehydrator and an oven! Spice up everything from pasta to pizza and even make a spicy whipped herb butter for spreading on anything that needs a little extra…Continue Reading “Whipped Herb Butter”
Cool off this summer with a delicious and creamy two-ingredient ice cream that requires no ice cream maker or hours of churning! RECIPE: Two-Ingredient Ice-Cream 1 can sweetened condensed milk 2 cups heavy cream There exist one disease cheapest viagra no prescription which is not so harmful and so people think of just managing with…Continue Reading “Creamy Two-Ingredient Ice Cream”
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with these essential recipes! The month of May is just loaded with so many great occasions to celebrate. In my opinion, May is the initial start to summer; and that means sharing some refreshing cocktails outdoors with friends, and of course, some great food. Cinco de Mayo embodies both of those great…Continue Reading “Celebrate Cinco De Mayo”
The Derby season has officially begun and the races are off for that most coveted grand prize. Not only is this the biggest day in the world of equestrian sports, but it’s also the perfect excuse to gather some of your closest friends and drink bourbon all day long. Not that we really need an…Continue Reading “Kentucky Derby Favorites”
Herbs that grow abundantly in the garden like mint and parsley make a flavor bomb like no other that pairs beautifully with grilled meats and light summer fair. Each pesto, no matter the choice of ingredients, uses the same traditional method of preparation. So, think outside the box this season with some fresh new takes…Continue Reading “Mint & Parsley Pesto”
I love a tried and true recipe that has stood the test of time. Maybe it’s that little bit of Appalachian pioneer in me that just draws me to those peculiar and sometimes out of the box ways to utilize home-grown ingredients. One of those being, Corn Cobb Jelly. The notion of deriving a deliciously…Continue Reading “Corn Cobb Jelly”
Whats not to love about pesto? Bold herb flavor marries beautifully with savory cheeses, nuts, and oil in an emulsion like no other. While I love basil pesto just as much as the next person, I often love to explore other flavor combinations that can be created from other parts of the garden. Like any…Continue Reading “Radish Leaf Pesto”