Archive: July, 2012
Balsamic Dijon Grilled Vegetables
In my book, grilled veggies are fabulous for so many reasons. First and foremost, they taste great. But also, they are easy to prepare and need nothing more… Read More »
Sunflower Zucchini Bread (Gluten-Free with Coconut Flour)
While I typically use my tried-and-true gluten-free flour blend as a cup-for-cup stand in when baking quick breads, cakes, muffins, I have been experimenting more and more with… Read More »
Basil-Orange Edamame & Bean Salad
Even those who claim they don’t care for bean salad have been known to have seconds of this flavorful salad. Edamame is the unexpected third “bean” in this… Read More »
Mango Freeze
In my never-ending quest to satisfy my sweet tooth and provide a worthy alternative to my favorite indulgence, ice cream–not an easy task, mind you!–I hit upon this… Read More »
Kale and Boursin-Stuffed Grilled Portobellos
Mushrooms were never something I ate a lot of growing up, but my husband has always adored them. Since marrying him a few years back (almost 18 to… Read More »
Dilly Beans
My kids are soon flying the coop for a few weeks, heading off to camp in Maine. When I asked them if there was anything they wanted me… Read More »
Go-to Guide for Corn on the Cob
Living in a town surrounded by farms, we are fortunate to have an abundance of local corn throughout the summer months. We are spoiled to be able… Read More »
Kitchen Extras
Never once did the thought occur to me to make a cucumber sub, until I saw the idea earlier this week through Make the Best of Everything. Coincidently,… Read More »
Quinoa, Cheddar and Zucchini Bake
Delicious recipes that allow for seasonal adjustments rank high in my book. Originally, I developed this baked quinoa dish because I wanted to use this healthy grain… Read More »
Blackberry, Feta and Mint Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Last summer, a friend of mine offered me one week of her farm share as her family was leaving town and wouldn’t be home to use the food…. 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!
