Hummus Balls

If you make hummus from scratch, there’s bound to be some left over.

Hummus Balls makes approximtely 16 balls

4-5 cups red curry hummus 1 onion, finely minced 5 cloves garlic, finely minced olive oil, as needed 2 cups corn tortillas, ground to crumbs 1 egg, […]

Farewell Tomatoes

With a heavy heart, I say farewell to my best tomato season…

ever.

Warm Pasta Salad makes 1 giant bowl

1 lb penne, cooked al dente 3 cups assorted tomatoes, washed and halved (here black cherries, sweet ‘n neat, & Juliet) 2-4 Tablespoons your […]

Asparagus Frittata

Asparagus Frittata makes 1 large casserole dish (approximately 6 servings)

5 cloves garlic, sliced 1 Vidalia onion, rougly diced 2 Tablespoons butter 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 bunches of asparagus, well-washed & cut into 1 inch pieces 2 ripe Juliet or Roma tomatoes, roughly diced 4 Tablespoons […]

Baked Sweet Potato with Crumbled Amaretti

I love sweet potatoes. They’re so versatile. They can be sweet or savory. They can be a snack, a meal, a dessert or a vegetable. Or, they can be a little bit of everything all at once.

Baked Sweet Potato with Crumbled Amaretti makes 1

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Corn Chowder

The secret to this dish is baking the tostadas. The deep roasty toasty goodness of crispy corn tostada crumbs adds another layer of flavor. Brush fresh corn tortillas with olive oil or peanut oil and roast under moderately high heat (400 degrees F) until they’re deep dark golden brown and […]

Black Krim Tomato Sandwich

My First Black Krim Of The Season

This mammoth beauty demands attention. Is there a better way to honor your garden (or local farmer’s market) then to showcase the delicious flavors of summer? I don’t think so. Eat these beauties now. Far too soon, they’ll be gone.

The Best Meatball Subs… EVER!

Meatball on Mini Ciabatta

I guess you could call this a meatball slider. But, I’d rather not.

Whatever you call it, I’m sure you’ll love it.

Meatballs For Sub, Sandwich, Hero Or Slider makes 1 pot full of meatballs (10-12)

2lb good […]

Meatball Sub Sauce

Until my tomatoes ripen, I’m still using canned tomatoes.

Garden Fresh Meatball Sub Sauce Makes 1 big pot

2 – 28 oz. cans Sclafani crushed tomatoes 1 cup sun dried tomatoes packed in oil 1 large Vidalia onion, finely diced 6 cloves garlic, sliced 1/4 lb […]

Tomato Salad

The First Bush Goliath (with a handful of Sweet ‘N Neat & Juliet)

The first batch of tomatoes must go into a salad. It’s not an option.

Home Grown Tomatoes & Basil

They were made for each other.

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Fried Rice With Chinese Chives

Chinese chives with their deep, dark green color are as beautiful as they are delicious. They’re like a cross between a leek, a chive and a baby ramp. The only negative? The older stalks can be a bit tough near the tip. If you get a tough batch, just trim […]