I made this Panzanella Salad to accompany our BBQ Baby Back Ribs and corn on the cob this past 4th of July! Our son and daughter-in-law from LA joined us and my son had suggested I make this salad. It was really delicious and a great accompaniment to the meal. The ripe tomatoes, (some heirloom…
Tag: summer
Strawberry Lemonade
Fresh lemonade is one of my husband’s favorite drinks…and strawberries, one of his favorite fruits. So for a beverage to go along with our Father’s Day menu this past Sunday I made this Strawberry Lemonade from The Brown Sugar Kitchen’s cookbook. I haven’t made fresh lemonade for quite some time, but I used to make…
Bruschetta
Bruschetta is one of my favorite appetizers to make in the summer when tomatoes and basil are at their very best. Some good bread to grill or toast in the oven, and you’re almost there. There are many different versions of bruschetta, but here is how I made this one… Tomato, Red Onion and Basil…
Summer (or anytime ) Bolognese
This recipe comes from the Half-Baked Harvest cookbook by Tieghan Gerard and it is just too darn good to limit it to a summer meal. Living in San Luis Obispo our warmest months are September and October so tomatoes and basil remain plentiful and readily available at the very least throughout these warmer months, and…
Tomato, Peach, and Melon Salad
This easy summer salad was a tasty side dish to the Buttermilk Fried Chicken we had last week. The key is use the most delicious fresh seasonal produce you can find at your market or farmers’ market. Add to the nice sized chunks of cantaloupe, tomatoes, and peaches, a bit of salt and pepper, and…
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
It has been quite some time since I’ve made fried chicken, but I can never pass up reading a recipe for it when I see one. The recipe for the fried chicken above comes from the cookbook, Brown Sugar Kitchen, given to me by my son in the San Francisco area. You may remember for…
Almond and Plum Snack Cake
This beautiful Almond and Plum Snack Cake appears in the current issue of Food and Wine magazine. This recipe is just one of thousands of desserts prepared by professional pastry chefs in Manhattan for what has become a baked good-fueled fundraiser. Begun by pastry chef Natasha Pickowicz, who directs the pastry program at Altro Paradiso…
Crispy Rice with Shrimp, Bacon, and Corn
This amazing one-pan meal in a bowl comes from the New York Times Online Cooking column. The minute I saw it I thought what a great change this is from all the grilling, yet still a delicious summer dish including the fresh corn, tomatoes, and scallions available now at the markets. I usually have a…
Baked Cod (or Halibut) with Squash, Tomatoes and Capers
This baked fish dish is not boring! I was truly surprised at how much I enjoyed it! I will definitely be making it again. The thinly sliced squashes combined with the capers, thyme and olive oil, cook along with the cod or halibut. Generously seasoning with salt and pepper brings out the flavors. Covering with…
Black Cherry-Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches
“Homemade chocolate cookies encase store-bought black cherry ice cream for the ultimate ice cream sandwiches.” When I saw this recipe in the June issue of Food and Wine magazine there was no question I had to make them! And I am so glad I did !The sandwich cookie was surprisingly easy to make. And choose…