Nothing represents the height of summer deliciousness like peaches. Their fresh, sweet flavor comes into season in the middle of the summer where I live in Massachusetts, and I like to celebrate peach season with many different types of recipes. They’re wonderful in salads, salsa, and muffins, but my favorite way to enjoy peaches is […]
Easy Blueberry Crumble
It’s still that time of year when blueberries are in abundance, and it is around this time of year when my family and I start to get sick (dare I say it!?) of blueberries. We’ll have a pint in the fridge, and we’ll nibble on it, but not really with much excitement. So, they’ll sit around and […]
Asian Sesame and Mandarin Coleslaw
This Asian-Inspired coleslaw recipe is a delicately sweet and slightly sour recipe which pairs well with chicken or fish dishes often found in summer. Try switching out the sesame products for toasted sesame oil and/or seeds for a bolder smoky flavor, or black seeds or oil for a deep, rich flavor. Feel free to add […]
Fresh Stuffed Tomatoes: Gluten-free and Paleo Sandwich Alternative
Delicious as an alternative to tuna or cheese sandwiches made with bread in hot summer months, stuffed tomatoes are a delightful gluten-free alternative to other appetizers and sandwiches. Try large beefsteak tomatoes for main courses, smaller romas for sides, and cherry or plum sizes for appetizers. Ingredients for Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe 6-large round tomatoes cut in […]
15 Minute Pasta and Leftovers
Summer Fresh whole or diced tomatoes are my best kitchen buddy. With fewer than five other ingredients — all normally found in a kitchen — these dinners are served in 30 minutes from start to table. Delicious, healthy meals for the kiddos are just a few tomatoes away. Noodles and Leftovers in a Pinch 2 […]
Homegrown Potato Soup
If you have potatoes from your garden to use you will appreciate this potato soup recipe. A family-heirloom recipe that Rachel spent years perfecting for her husband you will want to try it. Many of the ingredients can be found right in your backyard garden, or farmer’s market. “It took me about 7 years before […]
Hearty Potato Salad
Potato salad is a classic summer dish for good reason. It’s YUMMY. And it can be a full meal if you want, or served as a cool summer side dish. You will rule the church pot-blessings with this recipe! 🙂 Heather says – I recently talked my mother into giving up her potato salad recipe. […]
Peach and Feta Summer Fruit Salad
Check out this great recipe that partners sweet peaches with tangy feta cheese and crisp radishes. Brilliant!
Homemade Mint Limemade Summer Drink
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. […]
