Ann Fulton

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, my son picked one long, skinny cucumber from our garden later that day and I had to try.  The cucumber doesn’t grip the filling quite like bread…

Casseroles

Quinoa, Cheddar and Zucchini Bake

Simple ingredients mix up in a snap and then bake to golden perfection for an easy, cheesy meal enjoyed by kids and adults alike!   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 wholesome grain in a new…

Salads

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.  Included in the stash of colorful summer veggies was a bunch of fresh spearmint, some crisp greens, and a box of plump, juicy blackberries. My mind immediately…

Condiments, Dressings

Citrus Vinaigrette

To me, this dressing is the perfect summer vinaigrette.  The taste is light and crisp and allows the flavor of summer-fresh fruits and vegetables to shine.  Originally, I created this to compliment a salad with mint, feta, and blackberries although it is perfect whenever you want a hint of citrus with just enough sweetness and…

Kitchen Extras

This week, I was privileged to be the first featured blog on a delightful website called The Inspired Dish.  One of my favorite recipes, Lean and Mean Pulled Pork Barbecue with a delicious homemade barbecue sauce is featured. There is also a chance to win a great cookbook, Joy the Baker, so check it out…

Breads and Baked Goods, Breakfast, Snacks

Black and Blueberry and Oat Muffins

 Packed with filling protein, fiber, calcium, and a generous dose of naturally sweet fruit, these muffins offer a deliciously wholesome way to start the day! In my mind, blueberry muffins are a delicious, tender, white flour affair–sort of like cake!  As often as I create healthy muffin recipes, until now I had not messed with…

Beverages, Cocktails

Classic Spanish Sangria

Authentic Spanish sangria is simple to make and delivers nuanced flavor with eye-catching appeal. Perfect for entertaining and easy to customize with your favorite fruits and wine.    My first taste of sangria came years ago while living in Madrid. It has been a summertime favorite ever since.   Fruity and refreshing, it is popular with…

Pizzas

Gluten-Free Grilled Pizza

When my dad had to give up wheat, there were a few things he really missed:  his favorite spice cake, a good cinnamon raisin cookie, and pizza.  To this day, he gets excited when he sees a restaurant in town that offers gluten-free pizza.  Most of the time, however, he reports that he wouldn’t order…

Main Dishes

Barbecue Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

Meatloaf in muffin form offers a “just right” bite that’s fun to eat and can be frozen for a speedy protein addition to any meal. This flavorful take on the classic meatloaf was inspired a while back by some leftover homemade barbecue sauce. While I often use dry oats as a binder, you may also experiment…

Breakfast

Healthy Banana Nut Pancakes

Start the weekend with a wholesome stack of pancakes–and don’t miss the crunchy, salty-sweet topping suggestion!   I adore pancakes. I also adore maple syrup. So much so that I often have a dull headache after eating this favorite weekend breakfast fare. Likely because the pancakes act like a sponge, and when the syrup disappears,…

Desserts

Blueberry Crisp (A.K.A. Blueberry Jammie)

An irresistible dessert with a silly nickname, this classic crisp is easy to make and oh-so good to eat!   When we visit my in-laws at their lake house every summer, one of our favorite activities is blueberry picking. We can literally walk out the door, empty pretzel tub in hand, and pick away.  …

Breakfast

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 a helpful hint or novel idea that had never occurred to me. This is one of those shares that I was inspired to try right away.  I…

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