The first time I made this dessert, I couldn’t believe how simple it was to assemble and how beautiful and delicious it was when baked. Your dinner guests will thank you! (serves 6) 3-4 large ripe pears (about 1/2 pound) … Continue reading…
Recipes
Swiss Chard Tacos with Caramelized Onion, Fresh Cheese and Chipotle Salsa
These are so awesome…. (serves 4) 1 bunch swiss chard, collards, mustard or beet greens or spinach, about 12-oz., touch stems removed 1 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil 1 large or 2 small onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick 3 cloves garlic cloves, … Continue reading…
Basil Pesto *make pizza!
I make pesto like mad throughout the summer. Try making it with other herbs, like mint, too. 1/4 cup walnuts or pine nuts, toasted Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 bunch, about 8 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves 3 … Continue reading…
Garden Tomato Sauce
If you’ve got lots of tomatoes, this recipe also freezes well. I make a few batches each summer and it is a treat to defrost mid winter! 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1 red onion, diced 1 bell … Continue reading…
Secret Chocolate Cake
This recipe was shared with me by a CSA member. It was inredible; moist, rich and delicious! 2 cups beets (about 3 beets) ½ cup applesauce 1 ½ cups sugar ½ cup oil ½ cup plain yogurt 3 eggs 1 … Continue reading…
Quinoa and Black Beans
This is a standard in my house. (I even make it in the winter with corn I have frozen and canned tomatoes) It’s a healthy twist on rice and beans that leaves plenty of room for improvisation. Sometimes we add … Continue reading…
Roasted Tomato Chipotle Salsa
Smoky and spicy! (Makes 2.5 to 3 cups) 1 1/2 lb. plum tomatoes, cored and halved 2 cloves garlic 1 thinly sliced medium red onion 1 cut up red bell pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt … Continue reading…
Summer Squash Soup with Curry Spices
I served this with some basmati rice and a simple salad of cucumber, tomato and mint. It was like a celebration of summer. 3 Tablespoons butter 1 large yellow onion 1 1/2 pound mixed summer squash, sliced 1 teaspoon cumin … Continue reading…
Summer Bean Salad with Lemony Dressing
I love this bean salad. It’s great for a picnic, just shake the dressing in a jar and toss with the beans when you’re ready to eat. 1 lb. mixed summer beans (sugar snap, green beans, etc.) 2 shallots, finely … Continue reading…