Itty, bitty bites of fresh cucumber feel right at home with a smear of cream cheese that’s whipped with a few chives all assembled on a nice square of oven-baked bread. A delightful appetizer that is ready in no time with zero cooking involved. RECIPE: makes 10 bites 10 slices cucumber 10 cubes of fresh…Continue Reading “Cucumber-Chive Bites”
There are just about as many recipes on how to cook asparagus as there are growing techniques and I’ve been exploring all of the later this Spring ( and last spring too). This is my first official year to harvest my own asparagus, and the process has been much easier than I imagined. My harvest…Continue Reading “Lemon-Butter Asparagus”
Take advantage of all those bright, cheerful squash blooms exploding all over the garden by whipping up a tasty filling and frying them up. Squash blossoms are ideal for stuffing with all kinds of fillings like cheese or herbs and can be topped with any variety of complimentary toppings such as honey or bacon. The…Continue Reading “Honey-Brie Squash Blossoms”
My garden is always brimming with an abundance of broccoli. And this year is no exception. Typically a cool weather crop ideal for spring or fall, Broccoli can be harvested on into the summer with adequate watering and attention. From frittatas to stir fry, there are so many great ways to utilize all of that…Continue Reading “Parmesan Roasted Broccoli”
If you happen to read the article about me that my great friends over at Southern Living so generously published on their website, you’ll be well aware that fried foods are not my favorite things to whip up when I’m in the kitchen. Maybe it’s the fact that they’re so incredibly bad for my cholesterol,…Continue Reading “Fried Green Tomatoes”
A fresh arrangement of summer flowers, or foliage, brightens the home and the soul. When I was a kid, you could find me spending every moment of my free time with my grandparents. It was my grandmother who curated my love of gardening. She taught me so much about growing flowers and then how to…Continue Reading “How To: Summer Flower Arranging”
Wrap up a summer feast with a warm, spicy cobbler that features fresh blueberries cooked away in lots of butter and spices. A topping made from simple, pantry staples is equally crisp and fluffy. Sweet blueberries have an added tang with a bit of lemon. This one dish, easy bake dessert is only made better…Continue Reading “Blueberry Cobbler”
Lucky for me a random patch of turnip greens seeded themselves in a cozy little corner of my garden. It would be an absolute shame if I didn’t whip them up, and share the recipe with y’all. Unlike the mushy, cooked-to-death turnip greens boiled in water, my seared greens have all of the rich, earthy…Continue Reading “Seared Turnip Greens”
Let’s be honest. Everything is just way damn cuter when it’s mini. Well, at least most things. So a little minute version of a Shepherd’s pie is just irresistible. Perfectly portioned sizes are ideal for parties or weeknight dinners alike. The addition of a golden crust is just ideal for adding that bit of crisp…Continue Reading “Mini Shepherd’s Pie”
Certain occasions always call for specific dishes. A shepherd’s pie is no exception and is a staple on St. Patty’s Day or when I clean out the fridge. Either way, it’s delicious. Shepherd’s pie or cottage pie is a meat pie that usually consists of a beef or lamb filling that’s topped with a crust…Continue Reading “Shepherd’s Pie”