Tomato, Mozzarella and Pesto Panini

Tomato, Mozzarella and Pesto Panini Sandwiches can be fun, but sandwiches that are warmed (aka Panini) are fantastic! We love the Barefoot Contessa, at Home cookbook and this recipe, taken from this book, is an easy way to make a delicious…

Squash Risotto

Squash Risotto One of the keys to successful risotto is to keep the stock hot so that when you add it to the rice, it doesn’t cool everything down…a little tip from the creators of this recipe at the Food Network. INGREDIENTS • 4…

Garlic Scape and Gruyere Biscuits

Garlic Scape and Gruyere Biscuits Ok, so this might not be on the top 10 healthy list of things to make, but if you want to splurge a little bit this biscuit recipe from The Pink Apron is worth it! The gruyere cheese gives them a nutty flavor…

Grilled Yellow Squash

Grilled Yellow Squash This is a tasty way to use your squash and scapes and also works well with gold or green zucchini. From All Recipes. INGREDIENTS • 4 medium yellow squash • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil • 2 cloves garlic,…

Arugula Salsa Verde and Arugula Aioli

Arugula Salsa Verde Here are two recipes from foodnetwork.com that can be made and used with varieties of cooked white fish. This salsa can be served alongside baked fish (such as Halibut) while the Aioli would go well on a sandwich or wrap.…

Balsamic Glazed Salmon and Sugar Snap Peas

Balsamic Glazed Salmon and Sugar Snap Peas Smells delicious and tastes delicious…the motto of this dish. Your house might smell like a restaurant while you are cooking this Giada recipe! INGREDIENTS GLAZE • 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar…

Yellow Summer Squash Bread

Yellow Summer Squash Bread The vanilla and cinnamon flavors in this tasty squash bread are a nice treat. Not too sweet, but very satisfying, this Food.com recipe has a cake like texture and is a nice way to incorporate vegetables into a…

Lamb Ragu with Mint

Lamb Ragu with Mint We love Giada De Laurentiis’ recipes for Italian cooking, and this lamb ragu is a winner. It’s a great way to branch out from traditional meat sauce, and it’s even better the second day! English Peas would be a great…

Zucchini Pancakes and Zucchini Fries

Zucchini Pancakes and Zucchini Fries A great side dish, similar to a latke, this Barefoot Contessa recipe is tasty and fun. INGREDIENTS • 2 medium zucchini (about 3/4 pound) • 2 tablespoons grated red onion • 2 extra-large eggs,…

Sweet Potato Chips

Sweet Potato Chips Many people loved the White Sweet Potato “Fries” recipe from week 1 that we’ve added a Potato Chip recipe this time from www.health.com. These spiced chips pair well with homemade healthy ranch dressing. INGREDIENTS • 3/4…

Risotto with Wild Mushrooms and Scallops

Risotto with Wild Mushrooms and Scallops Courtesy of Tyler Florence, this recipe makes a great risotto. Make sure your scallops are towel dry and seasoned with salt and pepper, as moisture will keep them from obtaining that nice browned top.…

Strawberry Popsicles and Strawberry Milkshakes

Strawberry Popsicles and Strawberry Milkshakes These recipes are a great way to use your strawberries, especially if they are a day or two past their prime. Freshly picked, local strawberries don’t have much of a shelf life, so if you don’t…