Turkey, beef, seafood and vegetarian burgers -- there's truly a scrumptious burger here for everyone! They're the best burger recipes for summer, after all!This collection of my best burger recipes for summer is great to have up your sleeve. Especially if you're having a crowd of people over. There are usually a … [Read more...]
The Best Summer Melon Recipes
From cocktails and pies, to salads and sushi, these are the best summer melon recipes for entertaining or simply to enjoy anytime! They're refreshing, fun and delicious! How much do you love to sink your teeth into fresh, sweet and juicy summer melon? I know, right!? SO GOOD! A fabulous melon can so sweet, it … [Read more...]
Watermelon Pizza Recipe with Lime
This raw watermelon pizza recipe with lime is a beautiful, refreshing, and super delicious summer dish! The lime flavor puts it over the top, and I always love finding new ways to use finger limes in recipes. This is a new favorite!I grew up in a family with many artists. My grandfather was a painter and made … [Read more...]
Grilled Rosemary Lamb Kalamata Kebabs Recipe
A fantastic, new summer recipe, these Grilled Rosemary Lamb Kalamata Kebabs are absolutely bursting with flavor. They're quick, easy and over-the-top delicious!I get all sorts of cooking requests from my boys. Sometimes it's as boring (no offense!), as buttered toast or cheese and crackers -- but, other times it's … [Read more...]
Mahi Mahi Stuffed Roasted Hatch Chiles with Tomato Lime Sauce
This is one of those recipes where the process is as beautiful as the result. I encourage you to look through all of the images —including those in the instructions below — to see what I'm talking about! My parents have been married for over 50 years, and are about the same age. They are at very different stages of … [Read more...]
Compressed Watermelon Salad & Creamy Lemon-Lime Avocado
Have you ever compressed watermelon? You won't believe what a difference it makes! The flavor of the watermelon becomes sweeter and more intense, and in this recipe it's balanced perfectly with a bit of spice, fresh tomatoes and a tangy, creamy dressing. I have so much to talk about that I don't even know where to … [Read more...]
Hatch Chile Season 2015!
'Tis the season. You know how it goes, "winter, spring, summer, hatch, and fall." I've been celebrating this joyous culinary season for the past four years, and I'm happy to have created about a dozen Hatch Chile recipes to show for it. Here's one of my favorites -- Roasted Hatch Chile & White Peach … [Read more...]
Tomato & Feta Salsa Recipe for Meat or Chicken
This Tomato-Feta Salsa makes for an excellent snack with chips, and it's divine over a meat of chicken entrée. At the super delicious and delightful Summertime Garden Party I went to, my friend Judy made a Mint and Feta Salsa. It was outstanding, and I'd never before thought of adding cheese to a salsa. It was … [Read more...]
Sweet and Spicy Tomato-Mango, Goat Cheese Appetizer Recipe
These Sweet and Spicy Tomato-Mango, Goat Cheese Appetizers are an absolute explosion of delicious summer flavors. They are perfect for a small dinner party, cocktail party or even for a lovely light lunch.Do you ever have days when you're so stressed out, and things keep going wrong? Okay seriously, that's a … [Read more...]
Bacon-Onion Heirloom Tomato Pizza Recipe
Topped with smoky and fresh flavors, this Bacon-Onion Tomato Pizza is just as tasty as it is pretty! Let's just go over what's going on here . . . This pizza starts with my Grilled Gluten-Free Pizza Crust, which is made with olive oil. Gluten-free or not, I think you'll like it. Grilling the crust adds a … [Read more...]
