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!

By Leslie Blythe

  • 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.

By Leslie Blythe

  • 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.

By Leslie Blythe

  • 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.

By Leslie Blythe

  • 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.

By Leslie Blythe

  • 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.

By Leslie Blythe

  • 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.

By Leslie Blythe

  • 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.

By Leslie Blythe

  • 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.

By Leslie Blythe

  • 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!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 1 hr
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings