Your New Favorite Summer Staple: Peach Caprese Baguette Sandwiches

A peach caprese baguette sandwich with basil, mozzarella, peach, and tomato

These Peach Caprese Baguette Sandwiches are the perfect addition to your summer picnic! Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, juicy peaches, and peppery basil are layered on a baguette, making the perfect sandwich. I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. Peach Caprese Baguette Sandwich Peach season is here, and I am enjoying it inRead more ->

Shrimp Scampi with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Linguine

A plate of pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, shrimp, and basil

This Shrimp Scampi with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Linguine is a family favorite! Tender sautéed shrimp are tossed with rich sun-dried tomatoes and perfectly al dente linguine. It’s all topped with chopped basil is the perfect supper. I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. A Family Favorite So many of the recipes I shareRead more ->

Fusilli with Italian Sausage, Artichokes, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Two plates of pasta with cheese, sausage, basil, and sun-dried tomatoes

This Fusilli with Italian Sausage, Artichokes, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes is hands down the best! Tender pasta is tossed with spicy Italian sausage, marinated artichokes, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella. It’s creamy and packed with major flavor. THE Pasta Dish This is one of those recipes that I have handwritten in my actual recipe box. I’ve been making it for years, the card lightly tatteredRead more ->

Herbed Zucchini Rollups with Marinara

A pan of herbed zucchini roll ups with marinara

These Herbed Zucchini Rollups with Marinara are a delicious vegetarian meal! Zucchini is thinly sliced and rolled up with an herbed ricotta and mozzarella mixture and cooks directly in zesty marinara sauce. A Beautiful Summer Meal When I want a comforting but light meal during the summer, I normally opt for dishes where vegetables take center stage. These Herbed Zucchini Rollups with Marinara are theRead more ->

Strawberry Shortcake with Basil Whipped Cream

A platter of strawberry shortcake

Strawberry Shortcake with Basil Whipped Cream is the perfect summer dessert. Lightly sweetened biscuits are topped with macerated strawberries and an herbaceous basil whipped cream. Fresh and delectable! Strawberry Shortcake, You Have My Heart Not many desserts out there have the ability to take me back to another time the way Strawberry Shortcake does. Something about it is so pure and nostalgic. It’s an incrediblyRead more ->

Spicy Ramen with Crispy Tofu

Two bowls of spicy ramen with a soft-boiled egg

This Spicy Ramen with Crispy Tofu is absolutely unbeatable! Tender ramen noodles are topped with an aromatic broth, perfectly cooked vegetables, crispy tofu, and a softboiled egg. Perfection! Comfort Food At Its Finest When you think of comfort food, what comes to mind? Like most people, there are a few recipes I reach for when all I want is to snuggle up with a tastyRead more ->

The Basics: Herbs

Assortment of Fresh Herbs

A collection of the fresh herbs that every home cook should know how to use! Fresh Herbs: The Flavor Makers Bright dill, savory rosemary, peppery basil: fresh herbs offer such diverse flavor profiles that can make or break a recipe. They offer depth that can’t be replicated, and are a must in your kitchen. Fresh herbs are readily available at most grocery stores, but considerRead more ->

Burrata Ravioli with Fresh Tomato Sauce

This Burrata Ravioli with Fresh Tomato Sauce is a show stopping supper! Handmade fresh ravioli is filled with burrata and basil, and topped with a fresh cherry tomato sauce. Summer simplicity! Handmade Pasta Isn’t As Difficult As You May Think A bold title, I admit. While I understand that some people “don’t like cooking”, “can’t follow a recipe”, or “burn everything they make”, I’m hereRead more ->

Green Gazpacho

This Green Gazpacho is the ultimate summer soup! Tomatillos, cucumber, green pepper, and tender herbs are blended together in this delicious chilled soup. What is Gazpacho? Gazpacho is a Spanish chilled soup comprised of blended raw vegetables. Wait, wait. Come back! I promise this is a good one. You stick around, ya hear? Gazpacho is one of those recipes that seems to slip my mind,Read more ->

Grilled Panzanella

A plate filled with grilled bread, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and herbs

This Grilled Panzanella is the perfect summer salad! Grilled crusty bread is toasted with fresh produce in this simple and delicious meal.  A Humble Salad Panzanella: the Italian budget-friendly “salad” that transforms day-old bread in to next-level meal. Traditionally, Panzanella features stale bread that has been soaked in water and squeezed out, in an effort to rehydrate the crusty slices. In this version, I takeRead more ->