This recipe for the perfect Pasta Alla Norma utilizes the process of roasting to bring glorious sweet caramelized flavor to the eggplants and tomatoes you’ll use to make it. It’s kind of a genius way to bump up the flavor through the actual cooking process you’ve chosen. Where Did the Name Pasta Alla Norma Come …
Grilled Flank Steak with Blistered Tomatoes and Basil Vinaigrette is my new favorite go-to recipe for when company is coming, and I want to serve something that is beautiful to look at, absolutely delicious, and best of all: EASY!!! Why You NEED this recipe for Grilled Marinated Flank Steak Those words, “company’s coming” can strike …
All the Treasures of Summer in the South, in a Risotto: Southern Summer Risotto is simply an Italian-style rice dish, made in the easiest way I’ve ever made risotto: with a pressure cooker. I made this recipe up myself, by taking a basic risotto recipe, and changing up a few ingredients. It’s made with some …
Oven Roasted Tomato Sauce is the answer to the question of what to do with all those tomatoes. Even for, and maybe especially for, the lazy person. My Counter is Full of Tomatoes. What Should I Do??? I’m a lazy person, in many ways. One of the ways it manifests itself is when a huge …
Fried Green Tomato: Appetizer, or Sandwich? There’s nothing that’s more classically southern, than a fried green tomato. Fried green tomatoes are delicious all by themselves, but they get even yummier served with a delicious remoulade dipping sauce. They’re good as a side dish, or even as an appetizer. But, if you’re feeling slightly adventurous, why …
Easy Herbed Tomato Tart with Puff Pastry is an easy weeknight dinner, that’s perfect for dinner in a hurry with the family. It’s so elegant, it’s sure to impress any guests who happen to be dropping by, unexpectedly. All you really need is a box of puffed pastry in your freezer, and some gorgeous homegrown/Farmer’s …
Heirloom Tomato Appetizer with Bacon, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil is my most favorite summer appetizer of all time! No kidding. It not only has not only has bacon and fresh mozzarella, it also has a delightfully tangy vinaigrette drizzled over top that truly makes this an unforgettable appetizer! And did I mention the fried bread? …
What Is Panzanella? For those of you inclined to ask, “What the heck is Panzanella?”, let me tell you: panzanella is a traditional Italian bread salad recipe, and the best use of fresh summer tomatoes that I know! Panzanella is one of my most favorite summertime dishes, something that I consider to be one of …
This amazingly delicious recipe for what, in my opinion, is the World’s Best Oven Roasted Salsa, is a recipe I’ve been making a lot lately, practically all summer long. I keep making it for two reasons: first, because it’s so amazingly delicious, and secondly, because we finally found a fantastic fresh tomato source. Sounds like …
Tinga de Pollo may not fall trippingly off of *your* tongue, but Shredded Chicken Tacos is easy enough for any English speaker to say, and understand. What I love about these tacos is that they are full of rich, wonderful flavors! I’m always looking for recipes that are relatively quick and easy, and while this …
This recipe for Homemade Lasagna plus a “How to” Video is different from my other lasagna recipe, for the World’s Easiest Lasagna,World’s Easiest Lasagna, in two ways. First, it’s made with a homemade tomato sauce, whereas my other recipe relies on jarred sauce. Second, since I came up with this recipe while partnering with Red …
In the South, we love our tomato sandwiches, and at my house, my husband and I are no different. Wait. That’s a lie. While it may be true that in the South, we love our tomato sandwiches, in this house, we are a house divided against itself on the topic of Tomato Sandwiches. I hope …
In this post, I’ll offer you seven basic tips that I used to help myself be a better cook. My Nest is Nearly Empty So many of my friends are finding, as I am, that as our kids get older and begin to leave the nest, we have more time in our days than we …
What Can I Do with All This Zucchini? This recipe for Roasted Ratatouille Tart gloriously combines all the riches of your summer garden/CSA. Which is another way of saying that this recipe will help you deal with the Curse of the Overly Zealous Zucchini – the affliction by which many of you are currently plagued. …
Farmers Market Salad with Spiced Goat Cheese Medallions is a beautiful composed salad, that makes the best of all that great summer produce that’s available. All summer long, I have been reaping the benefits of someone else’s labor, and loving every minute of it, especially with recipes like this one. I refer to the glorious …