I love pasta salads.
Every summer I promise myself that I will make lots of pasta salads.
Every summer I fail to keep my promise.
I’m either making too many Plum Clafoutis or indulging in my favorite Double Chocolate Chunk Zucchini Bread and don’t want the extra calories or it’s too hot and I don’t want to be in the … Continue reading.....
The summer squashes are still going strong in the potager.
Actually, after going dormant during the heat wave I was ready to pull them out and add them to the compost.
They looked dead.
Then we got a day of rain…. Lots and lots of rain.
It was too muddy to work in the garden so all 4 plants got … Continue reading.....
This is a salad that is full of flavors, keeps well, is low in fat and high in nutrition.
It’s a hit with everyone that tries it and, since it has no mayo or eggs, it’s perfect for picnics.
And there is still time for picnics….
What more can we want?
Oh, yes…. it’s easy.
We cook the beans with … Continue reading.....
It’s not easy being green.
When your garden gives you lots of ripe, green tomatoes…..
Once upon a time I worked with a woman who wouldn’t eat green food. She confided this quirk to me in the middle of winter so my thoughts went to broccoli and Brussels sprouts and lime Jello and I thought: weird but not outrageous.
Then … Continue reading.....
We’re having a heat wave. (Someone should write a song about that….)
Those of us who do not have air-conditioning cook differently when the temperature approaches (or exceeds) 100F (38C)
We do things like plan on cold main courses that can be cooked in the morning before the heat sets in.
Like Salmon Chaud Froid, chilled, poached salmon with Pesto … Continue reading.....
Couscous is very traditional Moroccan food.
Whether or not they ever turn it into a salad I have no idea, but, as hot as it gets there, they should.
I made this to go with a Moroccan Grilled Chicken – that recipe will be next.
As usual, if you want it hotter add hot sauce or use hot paprika.
For … Continue reading.....
The idea of ‘cook once / eat twice’ is great for summer.
It’s even better if you have a plan.
The Rice Pilaf is served hot the first day and turned into a cold salad for the second. Plan on saving 1/3 to 1/2 of the Pilaf for use in the salad.
I use Uncle Ben’s Brown Rice which looks … Continue reading.....
I have always had mint in my herb garden.
Well, after having mint in my actual herb garden I now grow it along the fence where it can be controlled by the lawn mower. It does have a tendency to spread rapidly and take over everything.
I digress….
I have always grown mint, but other than tea or minty summer … Continue reading.....
