Shamrock Pesto Puff Pastry
Happy St. Paddy’s Day! Do you like puff pastry and pesto? Then you will love this shamrock appetizer. A cute idea inspired by The Food Network Magazine.
Category Archives: Garden and Canning
Herb Disks For Your Winter Kitchen
Not too long ago I published a post on Micro Greens as one way to have a little garden in your kitchen. Here in Michigan the winter is long and we have a few more months before many herbs can be grown outside. Using herb disks is an easy way for me to have a … Continue reading
Micro Greens
Do you have the “itch” to get out in your garden but obviously can’t because it is still winter where you live? I know I do as my part of the country has a winter storm warning. The white stuff you see in the picture is snow! Or maybe you are limited on space as … Continue reading
Basil Harvest
I pulled up three big basil plants after the sun warmed up the plants and the dew was gone. These plants had all gone to seed and I wanted to salvage any delicious basil leaves and flowers I could. Yes, the flowers are very tasty too and I often include them in salads as edible … Continue reading
Zucchini, Tomatoes, Pesto and Queso Blanco Cheese
This is the time of the year when there is an abundance of fresh vegetables and herbs in my garden and the markets. When I first saw this recipe I was immediately drawn in at the word “pesto”. A flavorful ingredient to perk up a side dish like this. What a perfect way to use … Continue reading
Cooking Tidbits – Keeping Pesto Green
Since it is “pesto season”, at least here in Michigan I thought I would share some ways to keep your basil green or to preserve it for later use. This is by far one of my favorite herbs and every year I make a bunch for different recipes and then as the season is winding … Continue reading
Shrimp, Broccoli and Snow Pea Stir-Fry
When you have your own garden you cook whatever is ready to be picked. I have a small raised bed garden and my snow peas are producing like crazy – I need to pick them every day. I especially like to grow these as I like them small and tender – not what you usually … Continue reading
Buttered Radish Tartines
Have you noticed that radishes are appearing in more and more recipes? I sure have and in Cooking Light July 2015 issue there was an article on French vegetable cooking and one of the recipes was these radish tartines. The best part is I grew the identical radishes that were mentioned in the recipe. The … Continue reading
Stir-Fried Beef Strips with Hot Pepper Jelly
I love stir-fries and I also love the hot pepper jelly I make every year. This recipe from “In My Kitchen” is another good way to use one of the favorite things I can. This jelly is not only good in dishes but try it with toasted bagels spread with cream cheese, then top with … Continue reading
Lavender-Infused Mom Collins
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! This refreshing drink appeared in an email from Joy the Baker. I loved the idea of using lavender as every year I harvest the flowers, dry them and save for future recipes such as this. This is a great spring/summer drink for those who enjoy lavender as much as I do.