It’s great to have friends who garden and share their bounty. But as any gardener knows, you usually end up with so many veggies at once, you need to find quick and easy farm to table recipes or risk losing them. These summer quesadillas can be made on the stove or outside on your grill ∞
Asides
Farm to Table Glazed Carrots & Greens with Right Rice
These Farmer’s Market carrots roasted with beet greens and Right Rice® are so nutritious and filling just a small serving stands alone as a meal. I’m sure you are wondering what is Right Rice® and how is it different than your basic rice that is on the grocer’s shelf. It is a very nutritious grain ∞
Paczki (poonch-kee) / Filled doughnuts
This delectable dessert is usually eaten before the beginning of Lent. This year, I wanted to celebrate my Dad this Father’s Day by making traditional Polish doughnuts in honor of his Polish heritage.
Creamsicle Cupcakes
Now that summer is nearly here, most chefs will bake less and barbecue more. This recipe yields a batch of summery style cupcakes to enjoy before the heat takes over the kitchen.
Hummingbird nectar
They have finally arrived! I am an avid birdwatcher and have a few families of Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds nearby. They are so relaxing and amazing to watch and with a little patience, can be accustomed to being hand-fed. I will give you a few tips to successful Hummingbird Feeding that I have learned over many years ∞
Dairy Free Jumbo Blueberry Muffins
If you are a baker like me, most of these ingredients will be in your pantry already. The recipe is easy enough for kids to help. Best of all, I didn’t have to make a special run to the store for fresh blueberries, I used up some frozen organic blueberries that I had in ∞
’12 Spoon’ Lemon Cake
Whisk up this delicious and minimalist lemon cake in minutes. No need for fancy ingredients, just very basic pantry items will do. This cake has just the right amount of lemon to perk up your morning coffee.
Happy Earth Day Cake
∼ I finally have time to organize files and photos that were taken over the years. Our beautiful Earth is amazing, fascinating and enchanting. Presently, these photos will have to serve as an inspiring reminder of how fragile our planet and its inhabitants are. Although we are unable to travel and are distanced from ∞
Make your own Crunchy Italian Bread using only flour, water, yeast and salt
We are all getting back to basics in the kitchen, and bread making is now a priority. With a few pantry staples, you can make your own delicious Italian bread at home. This recipe yields 4 baguettes or 2 loaves of bread, and uses metric measurements since it is European. Bring the “Panetteria” to you ∞
Basil Leaf Pesto
Using fresh, organic basil, this homemade pesto is an immunity booster just when we all can use one. Making a small batch of pesto with a pestle and mortar results in a fresher batch. This ancient method of food preparation creates less oxidation on the leaves than a food processor resulting in a pesto that’s ∞
