BLT Tart – Bacon, Leek & Tomato
One of my favorite flavor combinations in the summer is bacon and tomato. I plant an array of colors of cherry tomatoes in my garden which are so lovely on this tart. You can find an abundance of cherry tomatoes at your local farmers market too. Serve this fabulous tart with a garden salad for […]
Potato Leek Soup
The perfect hearty creamy soup for a chilly fall day. I love the garnishes for this soup. In addition to bacon, green onions and cheddar cheese, you can top your soup with croutons (made with brioche) and a dollop of sour cream. And if you like a little spice, sprinkle lightly with cayenne pepper or […]
Jalapeno Lime Roasted Corn Salsa
I love fresh corn on (or off) the cob. Add it to fresh tomato salsa and I am over the moon happy! Here’s my recipe for my favorite fresh salsa. The heat is added with jalapeno lime olive oil and green chile infused olive oil. Olivelle infused olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars are available […]
Pistachios & Michigan Dried Cherries – fun snack!
I love simple fun snacks. Pistachios & Michigan Dried Cherries are the perfect combination of salty, tart and sweet. Make sure you pick up a bag of the regular dried cherries – not the “no sugar added” dried cherries because the “no sugar added” are SUPER tart. I like the Montmorency US Grown Dried Cherries […]
Green Goddess Dressing
One of my favorite salad dressings (sandwich spread, roasted chicken sauce) is Green Goddess. It is full of herb, lemon and garlic flavors. I make my Green Goddess Dressing in the blender – super easy – and store it in a mason jar in the refrigerator so it’s always ready to top a green salad, […]
Mary Pickford Cocktail
The Mary Pickford Cocktail is a sweet and fruity cocktail that originated in Cuba in the 1920’s. The cocktail is named after the Canadian-American silent film star Mary Pickford who was visiting Havana with her husband, actor Douglas Fairbanks, while filming a movie there. The most popular story is that the cocktail was created for […]
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Summers in Virginia can be super hot. That’s when it’s just to hot to cook and I look for easy breezy recipes that do not require turning on my oven. One of my favorite “cool” recipes is Mediterranean Couscous Salad.
Cherry Tomato Gazpacho with Brioche Croutons
Gazpacho is one of my favorite dishes to serve during the hot summer months. I have three criteria for my gazpacho: it must be served very cold, in shallow chilled soup dishes; it must be made with brioche (to add a touch of sweetness to the soup) and it must be served with brioche croutons […]
Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream Dill Dressing
The perfect summer salad. Crisp English cucumber with red onion and French radishes. If you cannot find French radishes at your local farmers market, you can substitute traditional radishes sliced thinly on a mandoline.
Fried Smashed Okra with Comeback Sauce
Perfectly crispy okra served with a dipping sauce – chili sauce, mayonnaise, lemon juice – that will have you comin’ back for more!
