Braised Red Cabbage

Such pretty color …when it’s raw. Then, you apply some heat and it turns into wet mess. It’s not hard to make red cabbage taste yummy. But, it’s nearly impossible to make it LOOK yummy.

I’m halfway there. This dish tastes yummy.

Braised Red Cabbage makes […]

Penne Frittata

Here, left over pesto, penne and chicken come together to make a quick & easy dinner that we really want to eat. One regret… A drizzle of pesto would have made this even better. Next time, I’ll be sure to save enough pesto to drizzle over the top.

October 12th, 2011 | Category: Breakfast, Eggs, Food, Garden, Mostly Healthy, Pasta, Quick Lunches, Recipe, Simple Bites, Snacks, Vegetables | Leave a comment

Tuna Cilantro Ciabatta

The last few tomatoes have been some of the sweetest of the season. This simple sandwich beautifully showcases their stellar quality.

Tuna Cilantro Ciabatta makes 2

1 jar Italian oil-packed tuna, flaked 2 big handfuls of cilantro (one handful roughly chopped & one handful barely chopped) […]

Corn Pudding

What do you do when you’re craving turkey day fare?

I like to roast a chicken basted with butter. Corn pudding and garlic green beans complete the meal.

Corn Pudding makes 1 baking dish

4-5 cups fresh corn 2 cups half and half 4 […]

Peach Jalapeno Jam

A is for Atlanta!

About a month ago, we found some late season peaches at a local farmers market. This one was air-brushed by nature. Pretty? Yes! Tasty? Yes. Texture? ..ehh. So, it was time for some jam. Now, it’s gone. And, we’ll have to buy some frozen […]

Pea Pesto Pasta

Warm pasta salads make a quick and easy weekday meal for lunch or dinner. Fresh peas and basil add a perfect bite of fresh green. And, leftovers are equally good the second day… warm or cold.

Since this is going to dress a very large bowl of pasta, […]

Hot Peppers, Onions & Tomatoes

My Sweet Summer Garden Tomatoes…

…we’re so sad to see you go.

Lovely California Wonders

We guarantee you’ll be back next year.

And, Tiny Yellow Currants

We won’t forget about you.

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White Eggplants

Grilled White Eggplant

white eggplant, sliced on the diagonal olive oil fine sea salt freshly ground black pepper ciabattas, sliced mozzarella basil leaves fresh tomato sauce, warm

Preheat grill.

When the grill is hot, slice eggplant. Brush each piece with olive oil. And, sprinkle […]

Black Krim

…on steroids?

Nope, we’re just using good old fashioned nutrient-rich soil.

Mr Stripey Bruschetta

Isn’t he beautiful?

…and sooo delicious!

Mr Stripey Bruschetta

rustic bread extra virgin olive oil garlic, peeled tomato slices (Here, I’m using Mr Stripey) fine sea salt (or smoked salt) freshly ground black pepper

balsamic vinegar, if desired