Makes 4 servings To make perfect balls from the watermelon flesh, press a melon baller tool, also known as a Parisian scoop, into the watermelon and twist it to remove the ball of melon. If you do not have a melon baller, or just want to save time, cut the […]
The main course is sort of the easy part. We can all grill chicken or roast a pork loin, but with limited ingredients, it can be the sides that throw us off. You can only eat boxed macaroni and cheese so many times, even during a global pandemic. Veggie sides […]
My husband was craving pulled pork, so I ordered a pork butt that I planned to cook in my Instant Pot—a tool I mostly reserve for chicken stock. But as the days get warmer, I find myself turning to it more often to avoid using the oven or stove, which […]
My neighbor has a fig tree in her backyard, and about 1/3 of it hangs over the fence into my backyard, which means I have 1/3 of a fig tree (I’m not a lawyer, but I hope this checks out). Usually, the squirrels and birds get to the figs before […]
It’s grilling season, and this year, we want more out of our grill than just burgers and hot dogs. Of course, Texas is the smoking capital of the world (maybe self-appointed, but it still counts), and so we know all about low and slow briskets and beef ribs. But did […]
Makes 1 serving We call it a whiskey sour, but other classic variations may use gin, vodka, or even Amaretto, an Italian liqueur made from the pits of apricot that tastes strongly of almond. Ingredients 2 oz whiskey, gin, vodka, or Amaretto 1 oz fresh lemon juice 1 oz simple […]
Makes 4 to 6 servings These beans, a nice crusty bread, and a chiled glass of wine make the perfect light summer dinner or brunch dish. Salsa verde is an herby Italian sauce with hundreds of variations, so don’t hesitate to change the proportions of the sauce to suit your […]
Pesto typically made with basil can be made with a variety of herbs including arugula, cilantro, dill, oregano, rosemary, sage, tarragon, and thyme. Pesto originated in Genoa, Italy and gets its name because it was originally made with a mortar and pestle. Ingredients 2 lb cauliflower, sliced in 2-in x […]
Makes 1 serving Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add the sake, simple syrup, and lime juice. Shake until well-chilled, then strain over ice in a high ball glass. Top with a splash of prosecco. Garnish with mint and lime.
Makes 2 quarts Swing by your local farmers’ market to find heirloom varieties of yellow tomatoes in the fall. While you are there, pick up a few extra pounds to core and freeze whole so that you can make this soup throughout the winter. If you can’t find yellow tomatoes, […]
If you love dessert, but aren’t much of a baker, you would be a fool not to try this one! That is, you would be a fool not to make a fool. A fool is a traditional British dessert made by folding stewed fruit into a custard base. We might […]
Makes 2 loaves If you grow zucchini in your garden, you’ll be glad to have this recipe come late summer. Note that the larger a zucchini grows, the tougher its skin, the drier its flesh, and the more bitter its seeds. If you are using large zucchini for this recipe, […]