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Roasted Baby Eggplants
With their caramelized exterior and velvety insides, these bite-size eggplants are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Serve with marinara for an especially irresistible side dish. Midsummer through the first frost is the ideal time for eggplant, and the baby varieties offer a little something special where this edible berry is concerned. Though commonly used as, and therefore considered,…
Salmon (or Chicken) Caesar Wraps
Light, crisp Caesar wraps are a no-cook, no-wilt, hand-held alternative to the classic salad. Flexible, filling, and brimming with flavor! As someone who grew up with sandwiches as the staple lunch fare, I was slow to join the wrap craze when it arrived years ago. The texture and thickness of my go-to whole grain bread…
Stuffed Acorn Squash
Wholesome and hearty stuffed acorn squash is an all-in-one meal that’s bursting with savory flavor. It even comes with an edible bowl! Acorn squash always makes me think of my grandmother. The dark green vegetable, with its signature splotch of orange, was not something we ate at home. My grandmother, however, cooked with it often.…
Roasted Cherry Tomato Soup (or Sauce)
Roasted Cherry Tomato Soup is an ideal way to use an abundance of tomatoes and can be adapted to include additional produce, proteins, and pasta. Delicious as a sauce too! Consider this an added value recipe. For starters, it’s an easy way to make practical, even long term, use of seasonal produce. (It freezes well.)…
A Trip to Amsterdam
Whether you’re planning a trip to Amsterdam or would simply enjoy a glimpse of some of the popular sites, the following itinerary, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions may be helpful. Amsterdam is a city of seemingly endless canals, iconic architecture, noteworthy museums, and a rich culinary scene. Lots of pretty tulips too! My…
Fresh Tomato Bruschetta Dip
Traditional tomato bruschetta is reinvented as a dip for a fresh, flavorful appetizer that tastes like summer at its best! This summery dip began as an easy appetizer after a day at the beach in Stone Harbor, New Jersey. We’d buy tomatoes at the farmers market just down the road－Clinton Conover Farms. (As an interesting…
Curried Chicken Salad
Tender chicken is bathed in a light, creamy, curry-spiced dressing and studded with crisp celery and crunchy cashews for the ultimate chicken salad you’ll crave for every potluck, backyard BBQ, packed lunch, and casual dinner. I meant to post in the summer of 2015, and here we are 10 years later! This recipe for curried…
Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Noodles
A minimalist preparation yields maximum flavor in this versatile side dish that makes the most of fresh zucchini and summer squash. Zoodles. Zucchini Noodles. Summer squash pasta? Whatever you call them, these colorful strands are a fun way to mix up your pasta routine. Zucchini noodles can also be a welcome alternative to go-to side…
Bruschetta Chicken (grill and stovetop options)
Bruschetta Chicken turns the classic appetizer into a summery entree by replacing the crostini base with grilled or pan-seared chicken for a nutritious, versatile meal that’s easy to make yet worthy of company! Bruschetta Chicken is the perfect summer meal, and the highlight is the no-cook topping made with vine-ripened tomatoes, a drizzle of balsamic…
Blueberry Peach Yogurt Muffins
Loaded with whole grains, protein, calcium, and a generous dose of naturally sweet fruit, these muffins offer an easy, nutritious, and decidedly delicious way to start the day! As with many recipe on this site, the following peach- and blueberry-studded muffins came about thanks to a different recipe. Black and Blueberry Oat Muffins were such…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites
Three simple ingredients come together with ease for a salty-sweet frozen treat that mimics a store-bought favorite for a fraction of the price. My nieces introduced me to Tru Fru last year. The company makes a variety of chocolate covered fruit—raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, and more—that are enrobed in dark or milk chocolate (or some of…
Grilled Sausage Bites
Crisp, golden, grilled sausage bites may just be the easiest appetizer with the most crowd appeal! Who knew something so easy could be such a hit? Smoked sausages are an excellent choice for a backyard barbecue or any casual get-together with friends and family. Perfect hot off the grill, the sausages are equally exquisite served…
