This is one of the best salsas I have ever had, the fresh fruit, lime and basil makes all of the difference. This recipe comes from the Food Network which I have adapted to my taste and is now a favorite that I am sure family and friends will enjoy.
During the summer months in Michigan I love to use these little gems of summer in my cooking. I have a number of recipes where I have used edible flowers and I will not list them all except for the ones below. As my edible flowers bloom I will add pictures and suggestions on what … Continue reading
This is absolutely delicious and so refreshing – a perfect combination of flavors for a light dessert. You can buy lavender honey or make your own using my recipe below. Comment: Lavender is a great perennial to grow, the bees love it and I usually get two bloom seasons every year. Cut it back hard in … Continue reading
I just love baby vegetables – I use to grow these in my big garden and was constantly checking for these little guys. If you have ever grown zucchini you know they seem to grow right before your eyes. Besides using them in baking and other dishes the kids had fun finding the “big ones”. Recently … Continue reading
Not too long ago I took another class from Ann Arbor Cooks called “Super Foods”. One of the dishes was this recipe and the super food was the beans. I am not a big fan of fried foods any more but this was pretty good (you could bake them instead) – the maple dipping sauce made … Continue reading
Some say that fresh is better than canned – I guess it depends on who you ask as there are pros and cons to using either. Personally, I would always prefer fresh over canned. Canned products are convenient… I use to have a 40×80′ pumpkin patch where I grew a variety of pumpkins, but I … Continue reading
I have fun using my edible flowers as decorations, in a salad or this appetizer which is one of my favorites. Dill leaves and johnny jump-ups:
This sweet sauce is a nice addition to a piece of salmon. See also my recipe Salmon With Red Pepper Sauce. Great way to use some of those sweet red peppers from your garden. I always made this in August and September when my peppers finally turned red. The sauce can be frozen… The finished sauce… The following recipe … Continue reading
This is a quick dish to fix on the grill once you have your vegetables and meat marinating. This recipe comes from a cooking class at Ann Arbor Cooks that I have adapted to my taste. A delicious, fresh summer meal! Comment: I forgot to buy red wine vinegar and I substituted 3 tbsp. cider vinegar … Continue reading
This is a very moist and delicious bread with the addition of a banana and banana extract. I like the three small loaves so you can eat one now and freeze the other two for later. A great way to use some of the zucchini growing in your garden. See also my recipe Zucchini Bread or Zucchini … Continue reading