Fried Squash Blossoms Stuffed with Mozzarella & Basil
My daughter Grace made these Fried Squash Blossoms Stuffed with Mozzarella & Basil. They are the epitome of summer! Served with warm marinara sauce for dipping. YUM!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 2 Servings
Grilled Fairy Tale Eggplant with Rosemary
Fairy Tale eggplant offers a delicious, delicate flavor and delightfully creamy bite. They are smaller than regular eggplant at mere two to four inches, this variety is less seedy and less bitter, too. It gets tender quickly when cooked. This Grilled Fairy Tale Eggplant with Rosemary is quick to grill or roast in the oven.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Sautéed Corn and Zucchini with Basil
I know I have been posting a lot of recipes for corn, but I grew up in Indiana. There really is nothing better in the summer when the white, sweet corn is at its peak. This recipe for Sautéed Corn and Zucchini with Basil uses up some of the zucchini from your garden with fresh basil.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms
These Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms are deceptively simple to make. They are great for parties and get-togethers because they are not only delicious but also can be made ahead.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Pesto Chicken Avocado Salad
This Pesto Chicken Avocado Salad uses pesto dressing 2 ways, to marinate the chicken and dress the salad. You can make your own pesto or buy store bought.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Sweet & Smoky BBQ Sauce
This Sweet & Smoky BBQ Sauce is easy to make at home with ingredients you already have on hand. The bottled stuff is great, but nothing beats homemade.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: Makes 1¾ cups
Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts
It's been way too hot to turn the oven on. These Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts are very quick and easy to prepare and make a great weeknight meal. The key to making juicy, tender chicken breasts is not to overcook them. You can change the herb mixture to whatever you like.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Lime Pie Cups
We had some friends for dinner last night and I came up with these (no bake) Lime Pie Cups. It's way too hot to be baking! I don't usually create desserts, but I have to say it turned out very well. The sweet graham-cracker crust makes this semi-tart pie a winner.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Grilled Corn Salad with Chili-Miso Dressing
I love making spinach salads because you can put the dressing on in advance and it won't wilt as quickly as lettuce. This Grilled Corn Salad with Chili-Miso Dressing takes your salad "out of the ordinary" category. The combination of chili and miso delivers spicy umami flavor. Truth be told, I cheated and bought already grilled frozen corn from Trader Joe's. I try to always have it in the freezer. It has a great smoky flavor.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 5 Servings
Chopped Roasted Beet and Blue Cheese Salad
I love beets, especially picked ones. I could eat them for breakfast! This Chopped Roasted Beet and Blue Cheese Salad combines the earthiness of the beets with a tangy vinaigrette, fresh dill (another favorite!) and chopped green onions. I'm sure not everyone will eat this at my dinner table, but certainly will!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings











