My journey of cooking, gardening, preserving and more
In the last few years, shishito peppers have easily become one of my favorite peppers to grow in my garden. They are compact pepper plants as far as pepper plants go but despite their small garden footprint, they are very prolific. I typically grow 2-3 …
Another easy appetizer recipe. Goat cheese & cream cheese balls mixed with dried cherries & pecans are simple but elegant and delicious. Great on crackers or bread.
This is an easy appetizer for a crowd. These garlicky marinated mushrooms are best when made ahead of time (hallelujah) and delicious with an array of cured meats and cheeses.
This easy sauce made with fresh scallions is delicious on shrimp, steak, fish, scallops, lamb, pork…the possibilities are endless.
There’s just nothing more beautiful or delicious than eggplant and tomatoes picked fresh from your garden or selected at your local farmer’s market. But, if you’re anything like me, you grow (or purchase) too many and then you’re scrambling for something to make with them. …
This chunky shrimp dip doubles as shrimp salad. It’s a breeze to make and fresh dill really makes it pop.
I started making artichokes this way when I was just a teenager and first discovered them. Honestly, the first time I made them this way I did it by accident; I’d been steaming them and dipping them in garlic butter for maybe a year or …