Green Beans with Black Mustard Seeds and Fresh Ginger

I do like many of Meera Sodha’s Indian family recipes, especially ones found in her cookbook, Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen, published in 2015. Green beans are a favorite vegetable and bring back great memories of my days as a gardener when these delectable beans were an important part of my … Continue reading

Southern Green Beans Slow Cooked

Green beans frequently appear as a side, salad, in a casserole or part of a sheet pan dinner. I have many recipes using them with different ingredients or cooking methods. When I had a vegetable garden the green beans always had plenty of space to grow and were prolific as long as I picked them … Continue reading

Summer S’Mores Blossom Cookies

So, what are s’mores? For almost 100 years they have been a summertime American treat and still are. These gooey, chocolaty, crunchy and just plain yummy “sandwiches” have been made at many campfires! Just ask my niece – I’m sure she still remembers this favorite treat! When I think of S’mores it reminds me of warm, … Continue reading

Marinara Dipping Sauce

I am posting this recipe at the recent request from a long-time blogging friend.  We were chatting about this type of sauce and she asked if I would post my recipe.   I have not published this one yet so of course I will share it now and the recipe is below.  This one is for you Liz… … Continue reading

Snow Peas and Water Chestnuts

When I use to grow snow peas I had to pick them frequently when they were small otherwise they would get too big and not taste very good and the plants would quit producing.   So, I was always looking for ways to fix this vegetable.  They are tender and the water chestnuts add a little crunch.  I also liked … Continue reading