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”
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”
Join me on Talk of the Town for a cool way to rethink the cantaloupe! Making preserves from this sweet melon results in an intoxicating spread perfect for breakfast, brunch, snacks, or cheeseboards when combined with sea salt and the gentle richness of honey. Salted Challenge Dairy Butter helps reduce any foam in this recipe,…Continue Reading “Cantaloupe Preserves on Talk of the Town”
I am so very excited to share that I have a book coming out this October and I am partnering with some pretty cool folks over at Challenge Dairy to make that happen! Here’s a sneak peek at the cover and what the book will entail, as well as, why Challenge Dairy is the official…Continue Reading “Tracing Roots coming this October”
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”
Dating back to 1847, the Chicago Flower and Garden Show presents 24+ feature landscapes and garden vignettes, workshops, seminars and a booming marketplace. In addition, the event features a 150-seat Garden Gourmet culinary demonstration stage that never disappoints their garden-loving guests. I am so excited to be part of the show this year on Friday,…Continue Reading “Chicago Flower and Garden Show”
Sweet and tangy this chutney showcases all the wonderful peppery flavor of Shisito peppers which pairs perfectly with crunchy bacon and the sweetness of molasses. This chutney can be made in a matter of minutes but can be stored for quite a while in the refrigerator or, even packed into jars to enjoy throughout the…Continue Reading “Bacon & Shishito Pepper Chutney”
Fluffy buttermilk cornbread gets a bit of Japanese flair with Blistered Shishito peppers and sesame oil. I prefer a sweeter cornbread with a hint of pepper flavor. Top with crushed black peppercorns and sesame seeds as a hint to the flavor explosion your taste buds are about to enjoy! RECIPE: Shishito Pepper Buttermilk Cornbread Ingredients: serves…Continue Reading “Shishito Pepper Buttermilk Cornbread”