Cooking beans over the stove is not exactly how I want to spend a hot summer day. But who can resist home cooked beans? This recipe is a take on Frijoles de olla, or pot beans, that are traditionally cooked in a clay pot–imparting a richer, smoky flavor. I don’t have a clay pot and…
Recipe: Herbal Cruditte Dip
Some days it is simply too hot to cook and seemingly too hot to eat a square meal. Some summer days I will opt for a plate of cold fruit and veggies. This herbal cruditte dip is perfect for those exhausted moments. This yogurt-cream cheese dip is flavored with parsley, chives and salad burnet (for…
Recipe: Herbed Tuna Salad with Parsley, Chives and Salad Burnet
It’s hot and I’ve been working on herbal recipes that are quick, don’t require heat and can be served chilled. Try this light tuna salad flavored with lime juice, parsley, chives and salad burnet (for a taste of cucumber). My uncle is an ocean fisherman so I used his catch that my aunt preserved. You…
Recipe: Radish pod, pea and cucumber salad with basil-lime dressing
Our house loves spicy radish pods! As a snack with a kick, in salads, as next-level pickles or in stir-fry, we love this time of year. The immature seed pods of rattail radish plants are such a fun seasonal vegetable treat. Try them in this summertime salad dressed with a basil-lime dressing. INGREDIENTS For the…
Recipe: Roasted Garlic Bulbs
Mmmmm, garlic. This recipe is for all my fellow garlic lovers out there. Roasted garlic bulbs are delectable fresh out of the oven. Spread these little beads of caramelized garlic goodness on sourdough or toast, use them as you would in recipes or eat them straight off the bulb. Simple, quick, and so delicious. INGREDIENTS…
Recipe: Kale Slaw with Shiso and Cilantro-Lime Dressing
My garden is producing heaps of black magic kale and I needed another recipe to use it up. Inspired by the dressing from this watermelon salad (it was so good!) I decided to make a slaw with a similar flavor palette using shiso, cilantro and lime. A delicious side for any summertime meal. INGREDIENTS 8-10…
Recipe: Garlic Scape-Mint Pesto
It’s the end of garlic scape season and I used up the remaining crop to make a pesto. I tried to balance the hot, spicy flavor of the scapes with the cool mouthfeel of spearmint. It turned out great and was perfect as a spread on warm sourdough or in a pasta salad that I…
Recipe: Roasted Garden Potatoes with Fresh Herbs
Freshly dug potatoes deserve fresh picked herbs. I roasted these with fresh chopped marjoram, sweet marjoram, basil and parsley, then turned on the broiler for a crisp finish. INGREDIENTS 6 medium sized potatoes, diced 3 Tablespoons fresh chopped herbs 1-2 Tablespoons oil Salt and pepper, to taste Preheat oven to 375F Spread the diced potatoes…
Recipe: Two Potato Salads–with Dill or Summer Savory
Where I’m from, summer picnics and barbecues always have potato salad. I love a classic potato salad with dill and pickles, which can taste so light and refreshing on a hot day. Knee deep in dill, I couldn’t help but make potato salad this week, but I decided to experiment with a new take on…
Recipe: Double Mint Lemonade / Cocktail Mixer
Try this super refreshing take on a summer lemonade. Keep it chilled for a hot afternoon pick-me-up or try it as an evening cocktail with a shot of rum and lemon wheel. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup freshly chopped peppermint 1/2 cup freshly chopped spearmint 2 cups boiling water Juice of 6 lemons (~2 cups) 2-3 tablespoons…
