When school started back in the middle of August (!), I waited to feel the change in the air. In Utah, you can definitely feel a change in the air as the season change. A morning might be cool in the summer, but you know it’s still going to be blazing hot in a few […]
Tomato Zucchini Bisque with Pistou
Caputo’s Market provided the Gruyere for use in this recipe. I always go there when I’m looking for high-quality cheeses to use in my cooking. This was my first attempt at creating deceptively delicious food for my kids. And you know what? It totally worked. They didn’t even suspect that the zucchini they claim […]
White Chocolate-Rose Ice Cream with Strawberry Swirl
I like making ice cream. It’s sort of my thing. Sometimes I dream up flavors in the wee hours of the morning, or as I’m trying to fall asleep at night. (Sometimes it’s the same thing.) I like eating ice cream too, so it’s a win-win situation for me. This flavor came from a bar […]
Gluten-Free Pizza with Lamb Ham, Kale and Chard
I’ve been waiting for the change in the air. The day when I could feel autumn in the air. Do you know what I mean? The air takes on a chill that signals summer is over. It might still warm up in the afternoon, but long, hot summer days are gone. My sweaters and jackets […]
Thai Cucumber Tomato Salad with Mint, Basil and Cilantro
If you’re been reading for awhile, then you know that I love Thai food. We eat Thai several times a week because most of the family loves it (except my son who only eats the rice), it’s a good way to eat up our veggies, it’s delicious, and the most important reason of all–it’s fast. […]
Quinoa Buckwheat Salad with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Bell Peppers and Fresh Mozarella
This salad is the love child of tabbouleh and caprese salad. All of the greatness comes together for a rockin’ salad that is as healthy as it is delicious and will have you going back for seconds and thirds. My friend Amy was in town and in my evil plans to monopolize her whole day, […]
Garden Veggie Stir-Fry with Orange Miso Vinaigrette
Here’s a quick veggie stir-fry recipe that came together in around 30 minutes, including my chopping time. It almost doesn’t need a recipe – just stir-fry whatever veggies you have from your garden (or CSA) and use my favorite Orange Miso Vinaigrette as the sauce, serve over hot rice and dinner is served. Garden Veggie Stir-Fry with […]
Hot Salmon Spinach Dip
Raise your hand if you always order spinach dip for your appetizer when you’re eating out? (I’m raising my hand.) I love the stuff. Usually it has artichokes in it. Sometimes green chiles. But this version…you’re gonna love it. It just seemed natural to add salmon and dill to spinach dip and bake it until […]
Caramel Hazelnut Gelato {Labor Day Ice Cream Social}
My husband’s cousins had just left my house. We’d had a fabulous day of making ice cream and lunch, and sharing it together. I felt happy. I went to the freezer to pull out the caramel hazelnut gelato so I could have one more tiny little taste. As I licked the spoon and closed my eyes, […]
Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta with Raspberry-White Wine Syrup
If creme brulee is at the top of my list of favorite desserts, it’s a close second between ice cream and panna cotta. What’s not to love about panna cotta? It’s smooth and cool, silky on the tongue. You can flavor it with just about anything. You can serve it plain or with any kind […]
