We're trying to hold onto summer as long as possible. Luckily the weather on the east coast has been picture perfect, 85 degree days with no humidity. And, my kids don't even start school until after Labor Day which is a week later than usual so I do feel as though we still have some time on our side. I’ve become accustomed to leaving the oven in the OFF position as long as possible. That means NO BAKE are the operative words when I’m looking for a summer dessert option. Up until last year, Rhubarb had always been that elusive … [Read more...]
Zucchini Bread
August 17, 2015 By 1 Comment
When your garden yields colossal zucchinis, your hands are forced and you must come up with some recipes to put your crop to good use. Admittedly, with zucchini this large, I was worried that the size would sacrifice the flavor. A few summers ago, we picked a 22" zucchini and when we tried to use it in a few recipes, it had little to no taste and was full of water. So, this time around, we were a bit skeptical about our super-sized veggies. We decided to bake our favorite Zucchini Bread recipe from our cookbook bible: The Silver … [Read more...]
Blackberry Pear Soup
August 11, 2015 By Leave a Comment
All summer long we've been enjoying summer soups from the freshest bounty of vegetables we could find. Have you ever consider making soup for dessert? It's an ideal medium for fresh seasonal fruits. This recipe from Chef Payard only uses 4 ingredients and makes for an elegant and healthy dessert. For a little extra sweetness, don't be shy, add a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream on top or even a nice dollop of fresh ricotta cheese. Enjoy. … [Read more...]
Blueberry Mint Soup
August 7, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Steamy hot weather calls for cold-chilled soups. Who's excited about cooking hot foods during the dog days of summer. I usually opt for salads, smoothies and any meat that can be quickly cooked on the grill. My mint plant is luscious so I decided to recreate one of my favorite summer soups-- from our resident soup expert Seriously Soupy-- inspired by my plant and the fresh batch of blueberries in my refrigerator. Also included in this recipe is some refreshing watermelon, Greek yogurt and a little bit of sugar to really make this a … [Read more...]
