Chicken Enchiladas Verdes

November 8, 2017 // Comments off

Chicken Enchiladas Verdes (Green Enchiladas) get their Mexican flair from tomatillos, those lovely green fruits that come in paper husks. The strong flavor pairs perfectly with crumbly soft Mexican cheese. I am partial to enjoying them with a tall cold... Continue reading →

Zucchini Fritters

June 19, 2016 // Comments off

It’s finally zucchini season! Zucchini fritters are a great side dish or appetizer any time but especially during the summer when zucchini are abundant and fresh. The most important trick to this recipe is drying the grated zucchini and onion... Continue reading →

Roasted Tomato Soup

October 20, 2015 // Comments off

Roasted Tomato Soup, finally a hot and hearty comfort food that’s mostly healthy. Okay, it’s healthier if you don’t add the cream at the end, and it’s quite good without that. We had our first frost frost of the year... Continue reading →

Whole Wheat Zucchini Muffins

October 11, 2014 // Comments off

Time for some tasty whole wheat zucchini muffins! There are SO many ways to savor the summer’s bounty of zucchini and squash, so take advantage of your farmers markets and gardens! Can’t use it all at once? Muffins and biscuits... Continue reading →

Asian Pear Crisp

August 27, 2014 // Comments off

This Asian Pear Crisp is perfect for welcoming in the autumn weather after a long hot summer, with some unusual spice notes instead of the expected cinnamon. The recipe calls for Sweet Honey Wine Vinegar for an extra layer of... Continue reading →

Refrigerator Dill Pickles

August 24, 2014 // Comments off

Refrigerator dill pickles are fun and easy, no canning equipment needed. This lets you enjoy yummy pickle-ness without added dyes that seem to be in everything. Pickles were my introduction to canning something all by myself. The success gave me... Continue reading →

Jessica’s Dill Pickling Spice Mix

August 5, 2014 // Comments off

In preparation of cucumber season, here is my dill pickling spice mix recipe. Those of you who know me and got some of those pickles last year? This is what I used! Tons of stuff can be pickled. Cucumbers are... Continue reading →

Cherry Amaretto Tart

July 2, 2014 // Comments off

If cream cheese had a superhero it would be mascarpone cheese. There are so many wonderful flavor highlights here – fresh cherries, glazed cherries, shortbread cookie crust, with rich amaretto to tie it all together. This is a dessert for... Continue reading →

Fresh Snap Pea Soup

June 23, 2014 // Comments off

di Fresh Snap Pea Soup is a nice summery soup that uses whole sugar snap peas along with onions and mint. Snap peas come into season in mid-June and are plentiful at farmers markets. Fresh peas have a different flavor... Continue reading →

Trout Baked in Foil (or BBQ!)

June 19, 2014 // Comments off

Trout baked in foil is a simple and classic summer recipe. It’s super easy, can be cooked indoors or outdoors, and results in moist flavorful fish with a nice bright lemon flavor. Closed foil boats keep the moisture inside and... Continue reading →

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