Summer grilling is still upon us – why not grill the beautiful bounty from the farm stands and turn them into a quick appetizer, side-dish or Meatless Meal? Eggplants and peaches are absolutely perfect right now…here is a simple way to turn them into a delish dish! Continue reading
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Smoked Mozzarella, Grilled Asparagus & Tomato Flatbread
Today’s Flatbread is so easy and delicious! I grilled the asparagus and tomatoes and used fresh smoked mozzarella and shredded parmesan to add a nice flavor to the flatbreads then popped them into the oven until the cheese melts…so good…
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Summer Salad with Grilled Stone Fruits
First salad of the summer had to include delicious ripe stone fruits! I grilled the fruit and assembled this for lunch today – topping the salad with a yummy Raspberry Vinaigrette…Don’t forget to check out our Fabulous Fare Sisters Cookbook! Continue reading
Black-Eyed Peas, Tomato & Mozzarella Salad
This salad is deceiving….not the prettiest side dish but it’s very tasty…I generally serve it with my Grilled Creole Chicken because the flavors compliment Cajun/Creole cuisine… Continue reading
Roasted Broccoli with Crispy Panko & Parmesan
These Roasted Broccoli with Crispy Panko & Parmesan are a perfect side to any entree…a quick blanch of the florets makes them tender and the roasting brings out their flavor…adding that touch of crispy Panko and tasty Parmesan just takes it over the edge to perfection… Continue reading
Cauliflower Gratin

This is a great way to bring veggies to your table…cheese makes everything taste delicious! Continue reading
Honey-Pecan Green Beans

These easy Honey-Pecan Green Beans are a welcome addition to any meal… Continue reading
Oven-Dried Tomato & Charred Corn Risotto

I recently had an Oven-Dried Tomato & Jersey Corn Risotto at a local restaurant…it was super yummy! None of the ingredients were listed, so when I got home I made some notes about the flavors that I remembered tasting…for today’s post I recreated that lovely risotto at home…is it too vain of me to say mine was better? It was – sorry Mr. Local Restaurant! Continue reading
Charred Corn, Tomato & Avocado Salad
The last of my summer corn was the perfect addition to this healthy salad. I charred the corn and added fresh plum tomatoes and ripe avocado, poured on a zesty-honey dressing and voilĂ a salad was born. Farewell summer…see you again next year! Continue reading