Is there anything more refreshing than a cool summer limeade or lemonade? And this version uses fresh mint, which you can easily grow straight out of your garden! “This mix is super easy to throw together and can literally be made in 5 minutes. It’s the perfect addition for any barbecue or summer dinner.” See […]
(Ice) Cream Puffs
Looking for a delicious dessert that is easy to make but looks like you slaved away in the kitchen? Who isn’t, right? This twist on the traditional cream puff incorporates vanilla ice cream sandwiched between a light and delicate puffed pastry. Try it out. It will not disappoint. (Recipe inspired by the Everyday Cream Puff, as featured […]
3 VERY Unique Potato Salad Recipes – with Baked Potatoes!
Potato salad is a summer favorite that stands up to its competitors: macaroni salad and coleslaw. Traditional recipes call for boiled potatoes and a mayonnaise and mustard based dressing; these three require baked potatoes. These three unique potato salad recipes will have guests begging for more. Use up those leftover baked potatoes or bake them […]
Veggie and Potato Creamy Goulash
Summer vegetables and a plentiful potato harvest means a great opportunity for some summer vegetable and potato goulash. At least – that’s what we called it at my house. I’ve also heard it called goop, hash, or as this recipe developer called it – hodge podge. Whatever term you give it, this recipe is brilliant. […]
Easy and Delicious Refrigerator Pickles
Canning intimidates me. I’ve been told many times that is SHOULDN’T…. but alas, I’m still intimidated. Enter the refrigerator pickle. We had a bumper crop of cucumbers this year and I didn’t know what to do with them. I learned about refrigerator pickles and I haven’t looked back. They are simple, quick and the best […]
Vanilla Kefir Ice Cream
We’ve made Kefir from water or milk, then turned it into strawberry cherry ice cream…but what if you are looking for a good, old fashioned vanilla ice cream? Allergies, health, or generally wanting to avoid heavy ice cream can make summertime challenging if the craving hits. Try this classic vanilla ice cream made from Kefir, […]
Stuffed Eggplant Rolls for Simple Healthy Snacks
I’ve been looking for a good eggplant recipe for awhile – I mean eggplant parmesan is fabulous, but it’s a lot of work for me to make an involved dish — and you can only do Italian dishes three or four times a week before the rest of your family starts to complain. 😉 That’s […]
Delicious Homemade Zucchini Bread
One of the best ways to use zucchini from the garden is to make delicious bread out of it. The great thing about making a bread recipe like this one is you can double it or triple it to fit the amount of zucchini of you have to use. I used zucchini in my […]
10 Ways to Add Swiss Chard to Your Menu
Although expensive to purchase, Swiss chard grows easily and abundantly in backyard gardens. Like the tomato, summer brings more than can be successfully pawned out to neighbors. Make good use of it with these ten summer menu ideas. 1. Use young leaves as a salad filler. After washing, line up leaves and fold in thirds, […]
Turkey Sausage, Goat Cheese and Tomato Lasagna
This delicious lasagna recipe takes advantage of summer menu items like grilling and garden fresh tomatoes. Easily prepare ingredients the day before by tossing Applewood Smoked Turkey Sausage and garden fresh tomatoes on the barbeque with your dinner items for that day, then throw this easy lasagna together the next day for a delightful, smokey […]
How to Make Rhubarb Pie with Homemade Crumble Topping
Rhubarb pie seems to be a flavor from out of the past. And one of my favorite things at Untrained Housewife is seeing those old-fashioned memories brought to life for future generations. That’s why I love this recipe from Jenn about making your own homemade rhubarb pie with a kids-will-love-it crumble topping. See how she […]
How to Roast Butternut Squash
Butternut squash is a simple to grow squash that is a favorite with many home gardeners because of the sweet, nutty flavor. If you open your CSA box and find a small-to-medium, light brown squash in it, chances are that’s a butternut squash. But what to do with it? That’s exactly the question that gets […]
