Cast iron skillets are definitely one of my very favorite cooking vessels. I love that they have excellent heat retention, a naturally nonstick surface, and of course, their durability. I also like … See the recipe
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Light Summer Meals
I have gathered together a list of some of my favorite light summer meals that I make for dinner. It's usually too hot to make a big meal so I like to make smaller meals like … Read More
Cucumber Ranch Dressing
This cucumber ranch dressing is an adapted version of Vivian Howard's cucumber ranch dressing in her cookbook Deep Run Roots. I stuck pretty close to the original recipe but I … Read More
Raspberry Fool
This raspberry fool is my new very favorite summer dessert. What's not to love about sweet vanilla bean whipped cream with swirls of sweet & tart raspberry coulis? This dessert … Read More
Ricotta and Fresh Tomato Toast
I made these ricotta and fresh tomato toast for lunch after picking up some beautiful ripe tomatoes recently. I used up a bit of leftover ricotta cheese that I doctored up with … Read More
Zucchini Recipes–Sides and Sweets
I've gathered together some zucchini recipes-sides and sweets since it's zucchini season. Some of these recipes are family favorites like the panko crusted zucchini coins with … Read More
Delicious Treats to Tempt Your Sweet Tooth
I gathered together some delicious treats to tempt your sweet tooth. There are some quick and easy recipes like, lemon glazed blueberry bites and blackberry and pomegranate … Read More
Onion Bacon Jam
I made this sweet & delicious onion bacon jam the same day I found the recipe on I am Baker because it looked amazing and I happened to have all the ingredients on hand. I love … Read More
Mini Lasagna Cups
These mini lasagna cups were super quick and easy to make and they were a big hit with my whole family--even my daughter, who has never been a big fan of lasagna, liked them. I … Read More
Fig and Goat Cheese Salad with a Balsamic Fig Vinaigrette
I made this fig and goat cheese salad with a balsamic fig vinaigrette because I picked up the tastiest fig vinegar at the farmer's market this weekend and I wanted to use it. I had … Read More