Archive: June, 2012
Baked Egg Avocados
Sometimes, I “share” an idea on my Fountain Avenue Kitchen Facebook page. It might be a recipe from another website that I think looks delicious, or perhaps just… Read More »
Corn and Cucumber Salad with Basil and Chives
This salad is the reason I always cook a few extra ears of corn on the cob. I actually pick a few ears out of the pot and… Read More »
Minted Peas Sautéed in Coconut Oil
Fresh peas in the summer are such a treat. Tossed into salads and pasta dishes, they offer a hint of sweetness and color. Yet they are perfect all… Read More »
Kitchen Extras
It’s been a number of weeks since my last installment of Kitchen Extras, where I highlight some recipes that I found on other websites or odds and ends… Read More »
Strawberry Slushy Punch
This is the perfect summertime, non-alcoholic drink. It makes a special beverage for kids or adults who prefer “unleaded”, as my dad would say. A convenient option to… Read More »
Lemon-Thyme-Dijon Grilled Chicken (a variation on Wicked-Good Chicken)
Wicked-Good Chicken is a delicious in-a-hurry dinner that relies on pantry ingredients. No marinade time necessary. Bakes in twenty minutes. Pair it with one of my all-time favorite salads–Apple-Pecan… Read More »
Strawberry Salad with Creamy Poppy Seed Yogurt Dressing
I love strawberries in salads. Their natural sweetness is the perfect counterbalance to more bitter greens. Strawberries also pair well with a variety of nuts and other add-ins… Read More »
Curried Couscous Salad (with Gluten-Free Options)
Curried couscous salad has been one of my go-to summer entertaining recipes for many years. Delicious, nutritious, and easy to whip up a big bowl, it is a… Read More »
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
For years, I have been making this smoothie to satisfy my never-ending penchant for ice cream. Over time, I have tweaked the recipe and still often switch it… Read More »
The Sunshine Award
Any award is a welcome gift. An award given by someone you like and respect is extra special. When that award has fun stuff attached to it, well,… Read More »
The Fountain Avenue Kitchen was my grandmother’s kitchen, the kitchen where I first pulled up a stool and watched the magic of turning basic, fresh ingredients into culinary wonders. Through today’s Fountain Avenue Kitchen, I hope to inspire people to try a new recipe, learn a new technique and eat more vegetables and wholesome grains ... but still enjoy a little dessert now and then. Pull up your chair and join me in the Fountain Avenue Kitchen!
