Tag: fresh produce

Mediterranean Zucchini and Chickpea Salad

Recently I’ve been doing recipes with corn and zucchini because those are the vegetables that are in season right now. Two delicious choices that are even better in the late summer and fall. As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a huge fan of both these veggies and as long as they’re in season, I use them.… Continue reading Mediterranean Zucchini and Chickpea Salad

Cantaritos Cocktail

Cinco de Mayo is next week and that means it’s time to make sure you have everything you need to celebrate. Sure, you’ve got avocados, plenty of lemons and limes, ground beef, shredded cheese and tortillas. But do you have what you need to make the perfect Cinco de Mayo cocktail? I’m not talking about… Continue reading Cantaritos Cocktail

Orange Strawberry Muffins

Now that spring is here, we’re starting to see all those delicious spring and summer fruits I love so much. Fruits like blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries. Whenever I see baskets and baskets of fresh strawberries I know that spring is here and all those delicious stone fruits like cherries and peaches aren’t too far… Continue reading Orange Strawberry Muffins

Roasted Chicken with Grapes

I make dinner almost every night for my family. Those dinners range the gamut from pasta, to seafood to steak and chicken. It really depends on what we’re in the mood for. While I love chicken and steak, my boys are partial to pastas and pizza. But since we can’t eat chicken nuggets and pizza… Continue reading Roasted Chicken with Grapes

Peach Blueberry Buckle

I know fall officially starts tomorrow, but here in sunny, southern California, it’s still in the low 80’s. So, while apples and citrus are starting to show up at farmers markets and grocery stores, there are still plenty of berries and peaches available, too. As a matter of fact, peaches will probably be around for… Continue reading Peach Blueberry Buckle

4th of July Stuffed Strawberries

Block parties are back, baby! Okay, let me backtrack a bit. For over a decade, my street has been having a block party every year on the 4th of July. What started as a small get together with just a few neighbors has turned into a serious party with a DJ, a chili cookoff and… Continue reading 4th of July Stuffed Strawberries

Chicken Thighs with Cherry Relish

It’s here! The season I wait for all year: cherry season! I know I talk about all sorts of fruit I wait for, but this one’s legit! Yes, I love peaches, apricots and pretty much all stone fruits. But cherries are my absolute favorite. This is a new thing though because it’s all due to… Continue reading Chicken Thighs with Cherry Relish

Cherry Bruschetta

I’ve talked before about how I love cherries and especially Tartarians. They’re plump, juicy dark cherries that are out of this world delicious. I’ll eat them straight out of the basket, on top of cottage cheese or mixed into a cake. Although I still need to try them on a savory dish like chicken or… Continue reading Cherry Bruschetta

Grilled Corn & Blueberry Salad

If there’s one thing I love this time of year, it’s grilled corn, especially white corn. I eat it straight off the cob but I also frequently shear off the kernels and turn them into a salad. It’s super easy and a nice way to still have the same great vegetable without getting butter and… Continue reading Grilled Corn & Blueberry Salad

Cherry Peach Croissant Bread Pudding

I’ve never been a fan of bread pudding. It’s not a real sweet dessert and it’s usually super heavy. In the past when I’ve tried it, I get one, maybe two bites in and then I’m full. I keep trying it, though because I know it’s popular, and I guess I keep hoping that maybe… Continue reading Cherry Peach Croissant Bread Pudding