This isn’t meant to serve as a recipe, instead I hope to get you out of a ‘what’s for dinner’ rut. Making a sub salad is fast, and as easy as opening a few jars of condiments, a bag of sliced pepperoni and/or salami, and cutting up lettuce (or opening a bag of pre-cut lettuce). This…
Summer
Toasted Walnut Thyme Soup with Honey
A sophisticated soup that takes so little effort, you’ll be making this on weeknights If you love a good, local honey, this soup’s for you. It takes on a slightly complex flavor from the walnuts and thyme, and the zucchini adds creaminess without the need for dairy. The real standout feature, however, is the drizzle of honey that perfectly complements…
Farmers market summer pasta
A pasta seasoned only with olive oil, salt, and pepper – letting the fresh produce from the Farmers Market take the spotlight. No planning required – pick up anything that looks fresh and tasty from the Farmers Market. Then give it a quick saute before tossing it in the pasta along with mozzarella cheese and…
Roasted tomato soup
This soup is designed to let the fresh tomato and pepper flavors shine. Dear food geek: I have so many tomatoes in my garden this season. I am looking for some recipes to use them up. -S.B. in Portland. One of my favorite ways to use up extra produce is to turn it into a soup….
Cornbread with jalapenos & cheddar
Take cornbread up a notch with this cheddar-jalapeno recipe. Who doesn’t love a good cornbread?! Actually, I have had a hard time finding a recipe that gets the basics right. They either seem to have no salt or no sugar – I want something in the middle. I’ve also had versions that turn out to be…
Southwestern “Corn Chowder” Soup, Dairy-Free
This light “corn chowder” style soup gets all of its creaminess from the zucchini, no dairy is needed. The corn flavor is intensified by simmering it with the actual corn cobs. From here, you can spice it anyway you’d like – this Southwestern version of one of my favorites. Garnish the soup with your favorite…
Peach, plum & apricot salad with blackberry-basil dressing
Let the flavor do the talking – when you find ripe peaches, plums, and apricots from the farmers market, this salad lets them take center stage. While this salad is a rainbow of summer produce, it’s just a happy coincidence. You see, I didn’t design this salad for color – I take my summer stone…
Strawberry bread with chocolate chips
Go ahead, buy that flat of strawberries on sale at the farmers market, we’ll help you use them up with this strawberry bread. Dear Food Geek: What is the best way to use up extra strawberries? I bought too many at a recent trip to the farmers market and need to use them up. If you…
Nasturtium pesto pasta with asparagus
Nasturtium pesto livens up pasta in this easy and very fast recipe. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you have a ton of nasturtium in your yard. Right? You’re probably wondering what to do with all of it… Yard-to-table Nasturtium pesto is the answer, and so is this pasta. It is a real treat since you…