One thing about having a well stocked pantry is that sometimes it becomes a little too well stocked. I decided to take a peek into the depths and see what I had going on in there to find some inspiration for this week’s dinners. I always have brown rice and …
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Fresh Basil Tomato Sauce
I have been waiting all summer for these beauties to arrive in my garden. They make the best tomato sauce. If you can’t find San Marzano tomatoes, use any other kind of farmer’s market tomatoes, they will all work. I actually didn’t weigh my tomatoes for this recipe, and that …
Cucumber and Watermelon Agua Fresca
Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca Makes 6 drinks Ingredients 6 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and roughly chopped 1 cup water 2 tablespoons local honey 1/4 cup mint leaves 1 lime, juiced Directions 1. In a vitamix or blender, add the cucumbers, water, honey and mint. Blend until all ingredients are well combined. …
Cucumber Watermelon Agua Fresca
It has hot as the blazes outside today. A steamy, humid 90 degrees. Hydration is in order. I am first to admit that I do not love to drink plain water and I am not very consistent with it if it is sitting all lonely in a bottle or glass. …
Shrimp and White Beans with Swiss Chard
My summer cooking is kicking into high gear this week! Here in Connecticut we have been off to a funny start with spring. A couple of 80 degree days and then it was right back to sweaters and jeans. For a while I started dreaming of pumpkins and hot soup. …