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Welcome to the heart of culinary creativity, where garden to table cooking becomes an inspiring adventure. Dive into our treasure trove of articles that celebrate the joy of transforming fresh, homegrown ingredients into mouthwatering meals that nourish both body and soul. Whether you’re whipping up a vibrant salad bursting with seasonal flavors, crafting a hearty soup from your garden’s bounty, or baking delicious desserts using ripe fruits, our collection of recipes and tips will guide you every step of the way. Join us in making your kitchen a haven of wholesome, flavorful creations that embody the true essence of growing, eating, and living well.
From the Garden 6-7 Persian Cucumbers (if you use another variety, cut them open and scoop out the seeds) 4 cloves garlic 1 inch piece of ginger 1 handful of cilantro Chili flake (see post on...
There are moments in the summer when canning feels like the only option to save the overflowing harvest from your garden…and other days where you need to save a few pounds of peppers or beets...
Warm, homemade bread in a terracotta pot? With compound butter? Yes, please! Need a gift for a hard-to-shop for friend or a hostess who has everything? Here you go! This gift is as practical as it...
Put those late season tomatoes to good use this fall and enjoy this cozy soup on chilly evenings! No story today, folks…let’s just make the recipe! Creamy Tomato Soup from the Fall...
Finishing salts with ingredients from your garden are so fresh and delicious. They can be used on meat or roasted vegetables as a quick seasoning, mixed with oil for a bread dip, combined with oil...
I have tomatillos for days this time of year (late September)! Whether you bought them or grew them, give this recipe a try. It’s fresh and bright: a perfect addition to the football game...
Bored with the same old dips and spreads? Serve this jammy, sweet, savory, spicy recipe at your next party. Make a second batch because the first one will go fast! Let’s get right to it!...
Looking to elevate your cocktail game? This Honey Peach Bourbon with Lavender and Thyme is a must-try. It’s the perfect blend of sweet, floral, and herbal notes, making it a unique and refreshing drink for any occasion. So when peach season is in full swing, don’t miss the chance top start a few bottles of this delicious treat that will ease your way into fall. Your November self will thank your August self!
Try this fresh arugula pesto to get you through the cold weather and beyond!
Are you so sad when your garden produces ugly tomatoes? Or you find tomatoes that are split, have spots or bug damage? Don’t despair! Make Ugly Betty Tomato Sauce. It’s delicious – and you’ll never have to waste a tomato again!
When the first few zucchini arrive in your garden, it’s so exciting! The season is new and you are so ready to make all your favorite zucchini recipes. But then, the zucchini keeps coming…and coming…and coming. There are a million jokes in the gardening community about gardeners trying to pawn off extra zucchini on unsuspecting neighbors. After you’ve become tired of all your tried and true zucchini recipes, what do you do with all the zucchini?
Gooseberries are super sweet and have a flavor halfway between pineapple and lime. The Thai Lime Basil, which is easy to grow and a fantastic addition to so many recipes, really pushes this cocktail recipe from ho-hum to hey, what is this? Give it a try.
Let’s keep this simple. If you are headed out for ice cream on a hot summer day, take a pause. Nothing wrong with ice cream! But it you are trying to eat healthy and use the bounty of your backyard, try this cold blackberry smoothie. It could not be simpler. I won’t even bore you with a story. Let’s just make it!
Is there a better reason to grow zucchini? I haven’t found one. I’ve been making and perfecting this recipe for years. Hope you enjoy it! These healthy little gems (okay, except for the...
Need a showstopper to take to your next Fourth of July picnic? Look no further. Everyone will be talking about this dish! Not only is it full of bright flavors, but it brings the red, white and blue...
Gazpacho is a chilled tomato soup that originated in Spain and has been popping up on American restaurant menus for the last few years. It’s full of flavor and one of the healthiest dishes you could put on your dinner table. I love that I can source virtually everything from my garden.
That marinade is my special recipe I have been using to transform humble chicken breast into the tenderest, most flavorful dinner-time favorite in our house since my kids were little. I was only too happy to share it and my heart was full knowing my daughter wanted to know how I made it. It turned out she was cooking dinner for friends (including a bunch of very grateful boys) and this delicious recipe was on the menu.
A few years ago, I discovered that Greek yogurt could be substituted for sour cream in almost anything. Game changer. Sour cream, while delicious, is a product I avoid when I’m trying to eat a healthy diet and Greek yogurt is full of health benefits!
