Salad – Garden fresh

This is the time of the year to really start enjoying the harvest of your garden beds or  porch gardens.  I make an effort to offer a raw salad of some sort daily at dinner.  Make it colorful and fresh.  Watch the kids gobble it up every time. pictured fresh greens with rainbow carrots, pickled…

Cauliflower Corn Chowder

Im trying, probably like most, to eat healthier these days. Smaller portions, more vegetables and lower fat. I love the new rice made from cauliflower and this simple chowder is hearty, healthy and satisfying. Using our friend cauliflower for the star of the party. Easily made Vegan (suggestions added) my shown recipe includes bacon, chicken-broth…

Watermelon fresh caprese with herb goat cheese

A summer twist to bring a bright refreshing taste to a herb goat cheese and fresh basil from the garden and balsamic reduction drizzle. The fresh melon really sweetens up the combo and I serve as a single bite. Be creative and serve larger as a sharable watermelon steak. Happy Summer!

Italian sausage and rice soup

Todays cooking has sparked my creativity and imagination for one pan meals. With home cooking comes many more dishes. This is a simple one pot simmer that is satifying and full of glorious veggies. Enjoy! Chicken Italian sausage sliced bitesize 1.5 cups rice 6 cups chicken broth Chopped 1/2 cup each Carrot, sweet onion, celery,…