Why Summer and Early Fall are Ideal for Ratatouille Summer and early fall months are perfect times to make ratatouille. With farmers’ markets overflowing with fresh produce, it’s the ideal season for this delicious dish! The combination of slowly cooked eggplant, zucchini, peppers, and onions, seasoned with fresh herbs, creates a delightful mix that truly…
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Easy Pearled Farro
Farro is a delicious nutrient-rich grain, often used in Italian cuisine. Pearled farro, which cooks faster than whole farro and seems easier to find in grocery stores, is packed with fiber and an impressive amount of protein. Its chewy texture and nutty flavor make it a versatile base for many dishes and it’s one of…
Quick Pickled Red Onions
Quick Pickled Onions: A Pantry Staple in Our Home There’s hardly ever a time that these Quick Pickled Onions are not in a tall mason jar in our refrigerator. They are the magical topping to so many of our family favorite dishes, including Mediterranean salads and bowls, tacos of any kind, as well as tucked…
Summer Zucchini Casserole
A Delicious Summer Casserole for Late Summer or Early Fall Casseroles and summer may not seem like a natural fit, but this one is perfect for your late summer or early fall table. With cooler Bay Area temps this week, I paired this favorite side dish with grilled sausage for a cozy mid-weeknight meal. It’s…
Sourdough Bread Stuffing with Sausage, Parsnip, and Sage Butter
One of my favorite holiday side dishes is this stuffing. Though technically a dressing, as I would never in a million years stuff this in a bird and then eat it. To each their own. It’s a perfect pairing to a roasted turkey, beef tenderloin, or pork roast and one that I have been making…
Swiss Chard and Spiced Sweet Potato Hash
File this dish under one of my top 10 (maybe 5!) favorite things to eat. The word hash was never one of my favorite words – brings to mind a college beach camping trip where someone popped open a can of pink chopped up something (corned beef I now realize) that they called hash and…
Spiced Cauliflower with Dates and Pine Nuts
With travel adventures a distant memory right now, I often find myself cooking food that reminds me of some of the wonderful places we’ve been. One of those special places was Vancouver, Canada. While on a much needed date night in the middle of a multi-leg family vacation, my husband and I stumbled on the…
Green Beans Provencal
This side dish is such a hit with my family that during the summer when green beans are in peak season, I make it on a weekly basis. Correction, my 13 year old son now makes it for us on a weekly basis. Lucky me! I first enjoyed this salad while in cooking school and…
Best Potato Salad
Welcome the Warm Weather with Delicious Grilled Meals This warm weather has our family cleaning off the outdoor grill and putting it to good use for some delicious, simple meals. Burgers, lemony chicken thighs, and fresh veggies are a welcome change. This weekend, we’re enjoying the aromas of the smoker going all day—sweet and smoky…
Marinated Beans with Garlic and Herbs
Easy Seasonal Summer Meal for the Whole Family One way to enjoy a summer evening at home is to have an easy, stress-free seasonal meal planned. Even better if it’s a hit with the whole family! Grilled tri-tip, sautéed fresh corn with red onion and basil, and marinated beans with garlic and herbs. My 10-year-old…