My dad’s favorite dessert is banana pudding. So when it came time to celebrate his 60th birthday; I knew just what to fix. I skip the classic time honored boiling type recipes and opt for a pre-packaged banana pudding mix instead. Loaded with fresh banana flavor and a nostalgic crunch from a Nilla Wafer, this…Continue Reading “Mini Banana Pudding Cups”
Transform old bread into a crunchy snack or a delicious sidekick to any soup with the addition of a little olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs. RECIPE: GARLIC & HERB CROUTONS INGREDIENTS: 2 cups bread, cut into 3/4 inch cubes 1/4 cup olive oil 1 clove garlic, finely minced 1 teaspoon granulated garlic If you…Continue Reading “Garlic & Herb Croutons”
Is it me or does it seem like tomatoes come in entirely at once? After being in NYC for a short week I came home to find my tomato plants literally bursting. My kitchen counters are just loaded down with fresh from the vine ‘maters. One way to utilize this overabundance of juiciness is to…Continue Reading “Tomato Basil Bisque”
You know the saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” But not any old lemonade. If you’re given lemons in the summer, chances are you’ve also got some basil and a little vodka on hand. By creating an easy, basil infused simple syrup and combining with a tart lemon flavor; you’ll be so happy…Continue Reading “Basil Lemonade”
Pickling vegetables is a delicious way to utilize all that extra produce from the garden or farmers market. With a long shelf life and the perfect crunch, pickles in any capacity are a great compliment to meals and of course a good Bloody Mary or Martini. Fresh heirloom cucumbers, get packed into sterilized jars with…Continue Reading “Sweet Heirloom Pickles”
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I often substitute venison in place of beef, lamb, or pork. It’s an earthy alternative that’s incredibly lean yet flavorful. I especially love venison in pasta. When making pasta, I always opt for a jarred sauce that I then enhance with fresh herbs and garden vegetables for a rich, meaty sauce. If you’re not keen…Continue Reading “Venison Rigatoni”
Any self-respecting summer host or hostess knows a thing or two about making a good pitcher of refreshing ice tea. And more often than not, that tea probably has been spiked. Well, at least in my house. Refresh your guests this summer by stirring together an intoxicating mix of peaches, tea, mint, proseco and a…Continue Reading “Peach Tea Sangria”
I’ve been dieting, and it’s boring, to say the least. I love some healthy food, but sometimes I just want a damn taco. Luckily, to get me through this healthy phase I have lots of fresh veggies from my garden. One being zucchini. LOTS OF ZUCCHINI. Let’s face it. Zucchini is great and all, but…Continue Reading “Stuffed Zucchini”
I don’t know about you, but when I think of the forest; pasta most certainly doesn’t come to mind. But apparently, in the Food Network Star “All-Terrain Eats” dining room forest pasta is all the rage. The word to most effectively describe this dining experience is “experiential”. If you watched episode three; you are well…Continue Reading “Roasted Wild Mushroom & Truffle Pasta”