#Basil

Fresh Peach Basil Salad

We've been fortunate to have peaches galore this season! Peaches are one of the true delights of summer. This recipe takes them to a...

Carolyn

Aug 16, 20171 min read

Cherry Tomato Basil Salad

This may not be the most unique recipe but its a great reminder to enjoy cherry tomatoes while they are abundant! This year's tomato...

Carolyn

Aug 16, 20171 min read

Curried Zucchini Soup

Here's a great recipe shared by Joyce, the hardest working volunteer I know! It is simple and delicious. When you're looking for a little...

Carolyn

Jul 26, 20171 min read

Caponata

This classic Italian recipe was shared by our friend, and local radio star, Bob Cerullo. He is Italian, as you may have guessed, a...

Carolyn

Jul 5, 20172 min read

Grilled Vegetable Kabobs

There's no better way to get all the joys of summer in one place, a single skewer. This isn't the most unique recipe but in the summer I...

Carolyn

Jun 28, 20171 min read

Parmesan-Roasted Broccoli

If you've never eaten truly fresh, home-grown broccoli now is the time! It is a treat beyond what you can imagine. Our asparagus grower,...

Carolyn

Jun 21, 20171 min read

Pasta w/Green Beans & Potatoes w/Pesto

The NYTimes describes this recipe as, "the most elegant pasta dish that Italian cooks have ever invented is astonishingly simple to make,...

Carolyn

Jun 14, 20172 min read

Greek-Inspired Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti squash is probably the most versatile of all the fall squashes. It can be used as the base of numerous recipes and flavors....

Carolyn

Sep 28, 20161 min read

Melon Salad

With the heat and the dry conditions melons are doing great this year so don't miss out. Mix it up with cantaloupe and canary melons,...

Carolyn

Sep 14, 20161 min read

Ratatouille

If you couldn't muster the energy to do much cooking this summer but still want to enjoy all the delights of fresh summer veggies, here's...

Carolyn

Sep 14, 20162 min read

Pasta with Bursting Cherry Tomato Sauce

This recipe reminds me that the cherry tomato does not have to be relegated to a salad only. The dish is easy and a delight ~ even more...

Carolyn

Sep 7, 20161 min read

Rich & Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

After all the tomato sandwiches this summer its time for a little shift. Packed with tons of tomato flavor, this soup will leave you...

Carolyn

Aug 31, 20161 min read

Spaghetti Squash Caprese

There are loads of ways to enjoy spaghetti squash. Its a wonderful addition to your weekly menu, especially if you're trying to cut back...

Carolyn

Aug 31, 20162 min read

Cantaloupe & Yogurt Soup

When melons come in I try to eat as many as possible because before you know it they're gone. This past week I had a couple of cantaloupe...

Carolyn

Aug 17, 20161 min read

Stuffed Bell Peppers

This recipe is not only beautiful to present for dinner but a great way to get all of the good stuff in one place. The bell peppers are...

Carolyn

Aug 3, 20162 min read

Crunchy Zucchini Fritters w/Avocado Dill Dip

Zucchini is a sentimental favorite of mine. My mom grew so much of it that as kids we'd be dispatched nightly to drop bags of it off at...

Carolyn

Jun 29, 20162 min read

Zucchini, Yellow Squash & Garbanzo Beans w/Brown Rice

This is one of the easiest recipes for enjoying summer produce you'll find and a taste of Kim Diaz's wonderful recipes included in her...

Carolyn

Jun 21, 20161 min read

Fried Green Tomatoes w/Basil Mayonnaise

Just when you think you can't wait any longer for juicy tomatoes we get our first taste of the summer. The big green tomatoes won't last...

Carolyn

Jun 15, 20162 min read