I know I said this was the best gazpacho recipe and I promise I still really like that one. This one is a teensy bit better and reminds me of a bowl of gazpacho from a restaurant in my hometown that doesn't exist anymore. It's the perfect HOT summer dinner. We found this gem hidden in … Continue reading Best Gazpacho
French Lentil Soup
Sometimes it's a challenge to find foods that fit the No Six diet (no: dairy, wheat, eggs, fish, soy or peanuts) I'm on for Baby A. Luckily, I have a forever patient husband who is willing to search things out. He found this wonderful French Lentil Soup recipe, originally from Bon Appetit and with a … Continue reading French Lentil Soup
Penne with garden Fresh Tomatoes and Basil plus Mozzarella
Our garden seems to choose every year what it will do well and what it won't. One year, it was zucchini. Another year, basil. This year seems to be tomatoes. So with the overabundance of tomatoes and a few small basil leaves, we wanted to make something that would be quick and easy and not … Continue reading Penne with garden Fresh Tomatoes and Basil plus Mozzarella
Best summer garden snack or amuse bouche
We had some leftover mozzarella from making pizza and decided to make these as an amuse bouche, since we didn't have any bread for the original. I could have eaten only these for dinner! Best summer garden snack or amuse bouche in Good mozzarella cheese (we find out favorite kindthe deli cheese case at our … Continue reading Best summer garden snack or amuse bouche
Szechuan Kung Pao Chicken
I love Chinese food. When I was younger and my sister and I got to pick the restaurant for our birthday dinner, I always chose the local Chinese restaurant. As I grew up, I loved trying the flavors of the different provinces, but Szechuan has remained a favorite. J found this recipe from Big Oven … Continue reading Szechuan Kung Pao Chicken