Recipe Box, Sunflower Tomato Pie

A tray full of tomatoes just about commands a tomato pie! Did you know that if you keep tomatoes stem side down they will last longer? Do you store your tomatoes on the counter or in the fridge? You can find important information about storing tomatoes here I am calling this 🌻 Sunflower Tomato Pie … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Sunny Side Up Brunch Pizza

This tasty egg topped naan pizza makes a great brunch/lunch treat Make it for 1 or for many! You can assemble one in mere minutes Naan bread, pesto, fresh asparagus, Gruyère cheese, pine nuts and an egg Spread on a nice layer of pesto and top it with chopped asparagus and pine nuts Put the … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Family Friendly Italian Sliders

What is better than soup and sandwich on a cold frosty night? “Mom, will you make some of that crock pot potato soup?” asked HHjr,  “I think the boys would like it” “Sure, and I have a sandwich recipe I want to try, I might make some sliders to go with, ok?” “That sounds great, … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad

This salad makes a satisfying summer meal, and you can load it up with summer veggies Start by roasting corn in the oven and after 20 minutes add bacon and broccoli While everything is roasting, cook the pasta al dente and toss with basil pesto I like to use spirals because the multi-surface noodle holds … Continue reading

Party Panache, Super Star Shortcuts

We do a lot of cooking and entertaining, but I must confess, to make this happen, I have learned the art of the short cut… Today I’m sharing some recipes we had during our Friends & Family Weekend  that made things very effortless Pesto Parmesan Biscuit Bites Canned biscuits, cut into pieces, and tossed with … Continue reading

Recipe Box, 2016, a Year in Pizza

Everyone has been doing 2016 round ups and best “ofs,” which I love-it’s fun to see the year in review… I thought I’d do something a little different and look back over 2016 in pizzas! Pizza is my favorite thing to make, it’s a one dish meal, can be loaded with vegetables, and when you … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Prosciutto & Pesto Puff Pastry Tree

How about a last minute Wow recipe… A prosciutto and pesto filled puff pastry Christmas tree! There was a gingerbread house decorating party on a recent cold Saturday afternoon at the North Pole, and we needed something warm and wonderful to nosh on I remembered that I had a piece of puff pastry in the … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Eggplant Parmigiana, Sausage & Pesto Pizza

I’ve had the idea for this pizza rolling around in my head for a while Italian marinara sauce, thick with sausage, freshly baked eggplant parmigiana slices, and fresh mozzarella a top a basil Parmesan crust  😋 Seriously good! Incredibly easy… Peel and slice eggplant, salt and drain on paper towels.  Dip slices in egg and … Continue reading

Fearless Friday, Tomatoes & Chicken Pesto Mac & Cheese

I know we are all shedding a tear as the end of summer tomatoes looms on the horizon 😢 But! Here are some ways to enjoy summer tomatoes all year- You can paint Tomatoes easily with the Waterlogue App Pastel pencil on paper Stacked Tomato Salad Watercolor  tomatoes A Farmer’s Market Seasonal Chart with colored … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Basil Pesto Naan with Caramelized Shallot & Pine Nuts

On this Flag Day 2016, it is more important than ever to stay strong America, and be proud Prayers to Orlando and all those affected in the latest tragedy to befall our nation… 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 ………….. Okay, if you ever make one of my recipes, make sure it’s this one This might be my … Continue reading