Summer’s sun-ripened tomatoes are here. And other than eating them warmed from the sun and straight off the vine, I’ve found the most delicious use for them. I’ve never tasted tomatoes this sweet and luscious. This incredibly delicious Crustless Southern Tomato Pie celebrates the essence Continue reading Crustless Southern Tomato Pie Celebrates Summer Tomatoes
I know, it’s odd to feature a recipe for soup when it’s so hot outside. But soup’s what I’d been cooking before the weather turned hot. And, fortunately, it will cool down again. And then you’ll be glad to have this tasty and satisfying Garden Vegetable Minestrone in your recipe collection. Continue reading Garden Vegetable Minestrone Soup Topped with Pesto
Chana Dal with Spinach & Tomatoes – Make Indian Food at Home Mildly spicy, fresh and flavorful, thick and satisfying. Golden-hued Chana Dal with Spinach & Tomatoes is Indian food you can easily make at home. Make it thin and saucy, or thick and creamy. Adjust the heat level as well, by adding more hot peppers to the tarka. Continue reading Chana Dal with Spinach & Tomatoes
Do you remember the original Time-Life Foods of the World Cookbooks, published in the late 1960’s and 70’s? Such treasures with their colorful photos, broad range of foods and well-written prose from great culinary writers and chefs. These books inspired me to explore the world through food. The Middle Eastern cookbook was one of my first cookbooks. Continue reading Red Lentil Soup with Tomato, Garlic and Cumin
Roasted Winter Squash with Ginger Tomatoes and Lime Yogurt – A Standout Recipe for Holiday EntertainingComplex and boldly flavored Asian and Middle Eastern ingredients make this the most delectable of roasted winter squash recipes. Each bite bursts with bright flavor and color. Roasted Winter Squash with Ginger Tomatoes and Lime Yogurt becomes indescribably delicious Continue reading Roasted Winter Squash Ginger Tomatoes Lime Yogurt
Sweet and juicy Juliet and Sun Gold tomatoes continue to ripen on our two tomato plants. Huge carrots and fresh basil surround them. And local summer squash and zucchini can still be found at the local market. Until we get a freeze, here’s a tasty Late Summer Salad Continue reading Late Summer Salad with Spiralized Veggies
Summer Squash Tomato Bake with Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Tomatoes, Basil, Parsley & ThymeBursting in summer color, our gardens and markets are at their peak. They overflow with summer squash, ripe tomatoes, green beans, broccoli, beets, fragrant herbs, greens, alliums, and so much more. My own large market basket also overflows this time of year. As all I want to eat Continue reading Summer Squash Tomato Bake … Captures Summer’s Essence
