People often ask me what my favorite food is, and I find it an incredibly difficult question to answer. There are so many, and it changes as I experience new things. But I will say that field peas are at the top of the list. In the summer, I buy all the little baggies at the farmers market and freeze some for year-round enjoyment but eat most of them right away. My Sunday night … [Read more...] about Creamer Pea and Corn Salad with Buttermilk Vinaigrette
Whipped Feta with Za’atar Roasted Tomatoes
Summer is all about casual entertaining for me. It’s too hot and too busy to be hosting elaborate dinner parties. I love drop-in, come as you are drinks or cook-outs, or the cold supper. I got pretty good at these during the pandemic for patio “parties”. I tried to bring back the English phrase “cold collation” but alas. It’s a breezy way to entertain - a spread of cold … [Read more...] about Whipped Feta with Za’atar Roasted Tomatoes
Fresh Peach and Ginger Ice Box Cake
What could be more refreshing in the hot, hot summer than a cool ice box cake. Refreshing to eat certainly, but refreshing to make because the oven stays off. Here I use the best sweet summer peaches for a version of classic peaches and cream punched up with ginger’s zing. It’s a combination I love, all tempered with rich cream. The prep is simple and the presentation is … [Read more...] about Fresh Peach and Ginger Ice Box Cake
Smoky Bacon Corn Casserole
I love, love, love a creamy summer corn casserole (or corn pudding). I mean, I pretty much love all things corn from Caramelized Corn Pudding to zesty Chimichurri Corn Casserole or sophisticated Parmigiano Basil Baked Corn, I am shucking those ears all summer long. Twist up the ingredients on a classic recipe and you end up with a whole new experience. … [Read more...] about Smoky Bacon Corn Casserole
Fresh Peach Whirlygigs
Whirlygigs – such a fun twist to an old-fashioned biscuit cobbler. Sweet summer peaches are topped with biscuit dough cinnamon rolls and baked into a juicy, fruity delight delight. This dish is extra - in season fresh peaches pair so well with cinnamon, and as I love a peach cobbler I just had to take it over the top. Fun to say and fun to eat! I think of this dish … [Read more...] about Fresh Peach Whirlygigs
