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Aug 13, 2023

Lamb, Summer Squash, Black Bean, and Corn Soup

This Lamb, Summer Squash, Black Bean, and Corn Soup is a hearty bowl of comfort. 

Lamb, Summer Squash, Black Bean, and Corn Soup in a bowl.

 


This soup is a take on mutton and three sisters soup, a delicious blend of vegetables native to the Americas, traditionally corn, beans, and either winter or summer squash. The vegetables are grown together to support and nourish each other. 

Aug 8, 2023

Rice and Almond Thin Crackers with Sea Salt

These rice and almond thin crackers, sprinkled with sea salt, are super crispy and crunchy.  

Rice and Almond Thin Crackers with Sea Salt in a small bowl and a hand holding one cracker over the bowl.


These crackers are fun to make and make an excellent vehicle for soft and hard cheeses, charcuterie, hummus, dips, and just salted butter. 

Aug 5, 2023

Indoor S'mores Bars

These Indoor S'mores Bars are ridiculously decadent. Plus, they are also super easy to make. 

Indoor S'mores Bars stacked on a small plate.


The second best part of making these bars? They don't require baking.... or a campfire! 

Aug 2, 2023

Zucchini Slaw

This zucchini slaw is an easy crunchy, crispy summer side dish, and perfect for using up the bounty from your garden. 

Zucchini Slaw in two small bowls with the larger bowl in the back.

 


Enjoy this zucchini slaw served with grilled or fried chicken, burgers, or fish tacos. It's delicious as a cold summer side dish, as a substitute for a salad, and added to sandwiches. 

Jul 30, 2023

Double Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

These chocolate, chocolate chip, banana, and cinnamon muffins are so easy to make, and will satisfy any chocolate lover's craving. 

Double Chocolate Chip Banana Muffin in pink paper liner.


These double chocolate banana muffins are reminiscent of the chocolate covered frozen bananas you might buy at a pop-up stand in the summer at the beach. The flavors bring back memories for me. 

Jul 29, 2023

Chocolate Truffle Cookies

These chocolate truffle cookies are rich, soft, and deeply chocolate-y. 

Chocolate Truffle Cookies in three blue bowls.


These cookies consist of three kinds of chocolate barely held together with one half cup of flour, along with eggs and sugar. 

Watermelon Rum and Sparkling Wine Cocktail

This watermelon, rum, and sparkling wine cocktail has "summer" written all over it. 

Watermelon Rum and Sparkling Wine Cocktail and Ingredients on a Metal Tray.


Between the heat and the abundance of watermelons right now, this cocktail really hits the spot.