by Josie | Aug 7, 2022 | Baking, Cheese, Citrus, Dairy, Freezer Friendly, Herbs, Recipes, Vegetarian
Another recipe for your summer squash! We thought this was even better chilled. I’ve mentioned this before ~ I don’t bake! But I do like making quiche. I’ve definitely made my own crust in the past, but I don’t think I have mastered the crust...
by Josie | Aug 2, 2022 | Cheese, Dairy, Gluten Free, Herbs, Nuts, Salad Dressing, Salads, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes
I found this recipe a couple of years ago and have since modified it with a few more elements of flavor. Adding fresh basil and thyme, roasted almonds and this balsamic vinaigrette made it particularly good on a hot summer day. Makes 4-5 portions INGREDIENTS FOR THE...
by Josie | Jul 29, 2022 | Cheese, Chef Inspired, Dairy, Fermented Foods, Food History, Herbs, Meal Planning, Recipes, Sandwiches, Vegetarian Option
The muffaletta sandwich has Sicilian roots and is said to have been created in 1906 in New Orleans by a deli/grocery store owner named Salvatore Lupo. I had my first muffuletta when I was working with Bon Appetit in California. The company standard for this sandwich...
by Josie | Jul 25, 2022 | Cheese, Cooking, Dairy, Gluten Free, Herbs, Hors d'oeuvres, Recipes, Vegetarian
Everyone is craving this bruschetta dish in our household, so I’m reposting the recipe. There are tomatoes on the vine, it’s hot and I don’t want to cook. This is a perfect dinner. Just this. From our 2020 post: At some point you have to stop eating...
by Josie | Jun 21, 2022 | Burgers, Cheese, Dairy, Herbs, Recipes, Roasting and grilling, Sandwiches, Sauces, Summer Pop-Up Menus, Uncategorized
My photo looks so blue! It was getting dark, people were asking for foooood, so I snapped this outside just to show that I made burgers on the first day of summer! Hence the blue hue. Turkey burgers are one of our favorites. This recipe came together ONLY because I...
by Josie | Jun 11, 2022 | Cheese, Dairy, Gluten Free, Herbs, Pesto, Polenta, Recipes
We had leeks and chives in the garden, polenta in the pantry, bacon and mushrooms in the fridge and I had just made basil pesto for our minestrone soup sales last week. I needed something quick and this came together nicely. Added plus, it was better than the frozen...
