My great-great-grandmother was know for her fruit custards, made throughout spring and summer with the freshest produce. This version of her Peach Custard is the epitome of summer baking, combining the sweetness of ripe peaches with the rich, creamy goodness of custard. It’s a dessert read more
When the temperature rises, there’s nothing quite like a light, refreshing salad to keep you cool and satisfied. Snap Pea and Shrimp Salad with Spicy Cilantro Dressing is the perfect dish to enjoy during the warm summer months. It’s a delightful combination of fresh, crisp read more
Summer is the season for fresh, vibrant produce, and one of the best ways to celebrate it is with light, refreshing dishes that highlight the natural flavors of the ingredients. Zucchini Ribbons with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes is a perfect example of such a dish. read more
Summer is all about enjoying fresh, vibrant flavors without spending hours in the kitchen. When the days are long and the weather is warm, a quick and easy dish that bursts with seasonal goodness is just what you need. Enter Italian Green Beans with Tomatoes read more
Lemon oregano grilled chicken is a recipe inspired by fresh and pungent flavors of Greece. Greek cuisine is renowned for its simplicity and use of fresh, quality ingredients. To make my recipe for lemon oregano grilled chicken, boneless skinless chicken thighs are marinaded with lemon, read more
Ice cream is my favorite way to reward myself and strawberry ice cream with chocolate flakes is, in my opinion, the perfect ice cream- think chocolate-covered strawberries in ice cream form. A custard-free ice cream base lets the flavor of perfectly ripe summer strawberries shine. read more
Raw unsalted sunflower seeds are my favorite alternative to pine nuts in pesto, and make homemade pesto much more budget-friendly. Tips for the Greenest Pesto Basil oxidizes quickly, turning from bright green to brown rapidly after its cellular contents are exposed to air through chopping read more
Late Summer Shrimp Scampi with Corn and Cherry Tomatoes is a weeknight-friendly meal that good quality simple ingredients turn into something special. This version of the classic shrimp scampi uses olive oil instead of butter, lemon juice in place of wine, and best of all read more
Summer Shorts- Tomato Cucumber Season All winter I dream of the ways I’ll eat freshly picked tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers all summer long. Greek salad is one of my favorite ways to enjoy the summer bounty of fresh tomatoes and cucumbers. Traditional greek salad is read more
Summer Season Welcome to Beet Season’s Summer Shorts series, where I’ll be sharing recipes with a short post than normal, with hopes that I can spend less time writing blog posts and more time cooking and sharing new recipes (and who really wants to spend read more