Seared Sea Scallops over Zucchini Ribbons with Goat Cheese
This is the first weekend we’ve had in Atlanta that really felt like spring, with temperatures warm enough to sit outside comfortably in the sunshine without shivering. There are trees … Continue reading
Spring Rolls with “No-Peanut” Sauce
Are there foods that you suddenly have an powerful desire for? I’m sure this happens to us all, whether it is for chocolate fudge or Chex Mix (ahem). I wonder … Continue reading
Eggs Caprese
Recipe from Fab Housewife Eggs with basil, mozzarella, and fresh tomatoes….I’m in! This classic recipe, from Fab Housewife, was perfect for our vacation. It met all my qualifications – which … Continue reading
Roasted Lima Beans with Italian Herbs
Modified from Wholefoods.com It was not shaping up to be an exciting day for vegetables. There were slim pickings in the refrigerator, and I didn’t relish the idea of going … Continue reading
Chicken Sausage “Pasta” (with zucchini noodles)
Some days you just need a quick lunch or dinner idea that doesn’t involve much cooking. This was one of those days! I try to keep a package or two … Continue reading
Fresh Heirloom Tomato Sauce
Our neighbor, Mike, from across the road is always kind enough to share his bounty of tomatoes with us. It’s nice to have someone who takes pity on those of … Continue reading
Chicken Satay with Grilled Vegetables and Basil
Loosely adapted from MarthaStewart.com Grilling outdoors in 90+ temperatures is a little brutal, but this simple meal will get you back into the air conditioning in no time! We wished … Continue reading
Eggplant Sliders
When you think of sliders, I’m sure you think tasty morsels of meat between two tiny buns (unless you think of White Castle first, then leave out the “tasty” part). … Continue reading
Salmon with Pesto Crust
According to Marcella Hazan, noted author of many books on classic Italian cuisine, pesto is the sauce invented by the Genoese as a vehicle for the fragrance of basil, and … Continue reading
Thai Chicken Curry
I admit, I probably could have taken a better photo of our Thai Chicken Curry. The recipe itself was truly stellar….we mmm’d and exclaimed during the entire meal, exalting the … Continue reading
Eggplant Casserole
I’m not sure what to call this…it is based on moussaka, but is also similar to lasagna sans the noodles. Instead of topping the casserole with a cheesy cream sauce, … Continue reading
