You didn’t hear it from me, but is it possible that barbecue season is a sham? This year I’m just not buying the old: “Whew, it’s finally barbecue season! I barely lift a finger and all the food will be just fantastic!” I hate to be a spoilsport but you still have to prep it, and now…
Category: Seasonal – Summer
May I Have That Recipe? – Guest Blogger
I am delighted to be a guest blogger on mayihavethatrecipe.com where you can find a fabulous collection of vegetarian, vegan and kosher recipes. Sisters Vicky and Ruth are an incredible resource for healthy beautiful food. Just look at this stunning Quinoa Mushroom Slider that they asked me to review! This exciting mix of East and…
Smoothie
Is the smoothie friend or foe? I actually remember the very first time: I was at my friend Rosemary’s house. It was a magical combination of skipping school and messing up her mom’s kitchen (knowing full well good old Rosy would catch you know what long after I was in the safety of my own…
Spiralized Vegetable Linguini with Roasted Red Pepper Puree
If you’re not spiralizing your vegetables you’re missing out. Spiralizing is a great way to reduce your carb intake while upping your vegetables and thereby your vitamins & minerals. Not to mention impress the heck out of your fellow diners. More about spiralizing following a shameless cookbook plug: There’s a delicious & super healthy recipe for Sweet…
Gazpacho
It’s hard to believe that something this satisfying can be this good for you. Make really big batches, it gets better & better, and most people want a second or third serving. The good news: it lasts for a good few days in the fridge (if you can hide it from the natives 🙂 What you need:…
Granita – A Slushie for Big Boys & Girls
Granita is a magical dessert. It’s pretty much guilt free, it’s refreshing, comes in any flavor you can think of & works well with or without booze. And it’s a perfect foil for a rich chocolate dessert. Don’t get me wrong, I am a lover of baked sweets of any sort from the finest fare to…
Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road?
I’m not 100% sure, but if it were me, it would have been to luxuriate in a bath of Sticky Fingers Smokehouse’s Carolina Classic Barbecue Sauce. Full Disclosure (& I realize this is an odd time to announce this, but): I am now a Pescetarian. However, that doesn’t mean the sight of perfectly grilled chicken doesn’t get me salivating. I know…
Red, White & Blueberry Smoothie
At the Beach? Backyard? Sucking up AC & watching replays of last night’s game? Here’s an easy, satisfying, healthy Red, White & Blue Treat: Puree frozen or fresh blackberries & blueberries Add blackberry ice cream or blueberry (frozen) yogurt Pour that in the bottom third of a fun glass Puree frozen or fresh raspberries &…
Red White & Blueberry Sorbet
What could be more refrshing on a scorcher like today than a berry sorbet? Puree fresh or frozen berries with greek yogurt or vanilla ice cream Serve with fresh berries & whipped Put your feet up & T.G.I.F. !!! CLICK HERE to purchase More fun, easy ideas & hilarious stories!
1-2-3 RED WHITE & BLUE NO BAKE CHEESECAKE BERRY FLAN
The inspiration for this dessert was the one and only Jacques Pepin. There’s nothing more liberating (and cool) than having someone of his ilk tell you he uses pre-made cookie dough. And since it did (in a video I recently watched), I thought I would & could. Then I thought: heck, why make custard when I…