Browned Buttered Mushrooms
Mushrooms are one of those foods that you either love or hate. Or so they say. I, on the other hand, think mushrooms can be good or bad depending on how they are cooked. And in this case, they are cooked in browned butter, seasoned with fresh thyme and...
The Joys of Summer Fruit
My favorite part of summer is fruit. Peaches, apricots, strawberries, and perhaps my favorite — sour cherries. Yes, I know you can buy fruit year round in the grocery store. And while I admit that it’s nice to be able to buy a pint of berries in...
Grilled Pineapple and Bell Pepper Salad
I love that a summer cookout can be full of the classic dishes — burgers, steaks, potato salad, mac and cheese. But I also love the unexpected. You know what I’m talking about. Flavor combos that you wouldn’t put together, don’t always sound good, but...
Sweet and Spicy All Purpose Grilling Marinade
I’m all for trying new recipes in most circumstances, except one. If I’m hosting a gathering or party, I stick to tried and true recipes. You know the ones I’m talking about — the ones everyone always raves about and are so easy that they are difficult...
Salted Honey Peach Jam
One of my favorite part of summer is when the peach truck arrives. If you’re not familiar, the peach truck is exactly what it sounds like — a truck that delivers the best peaches you will ever have. I get a big box of peaches, eat as many as possible...
My Favorite Salad Dressing Tip
Salad dressing is so easy to make from scratch that I rarely buy it, but I have a couple that I like to keep on hand so a quick and healthy meal is only a minute away. But when it runs out, I don’t throw the bottle away; instead I use the tiny bit that’s...