The raisin. Plump juicy or humiliated grape? I’m ready, lay it on me. Calling those “for” raisins and “on the fence.” This tart’s cause for support. Amish, German, Midwest, from where these ingredients pushed together, I thank you.
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Chilled Peach Basil Soup
Too many peaches? Is there such a thing? I didn’t think so, but eyes widened larger than hands could make. Over a month, we swung by and picked up a couple flats from a favorite peach farm. We give, gather, eat, bake, then towards the end a handful of peaches got gushy. What to do?…
Chocolate Blackberry Shortbread
May I introduce you to dad’s favorite square. One bring and this easy to make dessert scored “smash” status. With years of squares in hand, I take liberties with topping ingredients. While walking the wood steps to dad’s, I sometimes squirm wondering “will he like my newest concoction?” Most recent: Classic shortbread ~ dark chocolate…
Watermelon Blackberry Summer Salad
/ Watermelon, blackberry, lime and mint. Orange, where are you? Don’t be shy. This ensemble wouldn’t be without you. Watermelon Blackberry Summer Salad. Vivid, beaming, brilliant on your own, then together in health and harmony of others. Proud, you should be. One look and you put the beat in my step.
Roasted Portobello Mushroom Tacos
/ Crisp roasted portobellos sandwich smashed avocado and chopped lettuce. Top with cherry tomatoes, cilantro and squeeze of lime — these tacos, these tacos, you’ve got to try these tacos.
Peach Pesto Crostini
/ A crunchy little toast with peaches and pesto bring happy all summer long.
Cornbread Strawberry Shortcakes
/ While craving cornbread and strawberry shortcake, this dessert came to be. Sliced orange spiced cornbread topped with macerated strawberries and fresh honey cinnamon whipped cream. A summertime dessert guaranteed to widen eyes and brighten faces.
Orange Spiced Cornbread
/ ✿ Loft and pillow soft. ✿ Not too crumbly. ✿ Slightly sweet. ✿ Zesty orange, vanilla and nutmeg. ✿ Golden squares of goodness.
Berry Balsamic Spinach Salad
Simple but not so. After blaze’, one bite of Jan’s Strawberry Spinach Salad and this classic, revitalized. Spinach, feta, berries and balsamic — served on the side, for lunch or as a main, I needed the nitty gritty. How exactly did Jan make her summer salad this good?
Chipotle Roasted Cauliflower Tacos
/ Love language? For making, dessert. For eating, vegetables. I tried, I really did, but with cauliflower and a camera, personality doesn’t quit. Who knew? Billows of spice lounge sliced avocado, while slivers of onion and chops of cilantro drape, all begging for capture and broadcast at every ravishing angle. Whittle, no. Oblige, I must.
