The garden is booming and I’m trying to cram as many veggies as I can into every meal. Thankfully, the nights are getting cooler and …
Let’s Veg Out
Recipes
Chop, Chop!
The eggplants are looking fabulous in my garden these days, and just begging for a little kitchen love. Now I ADORE my usual eggplant dishes—eggplant …
It’s TUNA time!
Tuna salad is an easy go-to meal at my house. Especially when you spread it on a slice of artisan baked bread, top it with …
Cool Summer Spaghetti Salad
We’re in the depths of summer here in Iowa, and the heat and humidity can make anyone feel sluggish. With that said, pasta is usually …
Beet Ya to It.
My husband and I bought a new house and I was devastated to leave my garden behind at the old place but was able to …
Pesto Pasta with Spring Favas
This year, usher in spring with fresh fava beans. If you don’t grow your own, look for them at local farmer’s markets or larger health …
Artichoke Lovin’
Our first homegrown artichokes finally came to fruition last week—a gardening project I started all the way back in January (find my post about growing …
The Garlic and the Lamb
It’s my very first year of growing garlic and it couldn’t be more thrilling! I began this gardening adventure all the way back in October, …
Broccoli Time!
Broccoli season is upon us, all! Last weekend I found 5 big heads in my “brassica mayhem” garden, just begging to be picked ASAP. So …
I Say, Satay!
There is no right or wrong way to skewer your meat, but over the years I’ve given up on the traditional American kabob and have …
Potluck Season is Here!
As memorial day weekend is upon us, it’s time to start pulling out those staple summer potluck recipes. One of my favorites is Mediterranean-style garbanzo …