Today we’re talking about rainbow bowls made with sea asparagus pesto, and we know before you even get to the word pesto, you’re thinking, “Did you just say ‘sea asparagus’?!?!” That’s right – we did. To be clear, it’s not true asparagus but rather an herb, officially called salicornia, that grows in salt marshes and […]
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Authentic Italian Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce
One of our favorite experiences on our tomato tour of Italy was learning to make real Italian gnocchi with tomato sauce. Gnocchi isn’t hard to make, and it’s extremely delicious, but it’s somehow still intimidating. Is it because it’s hard to pronounce? (You really have to lean into the “Gn” like “NYOH-kee.”) Or is it […]
Broccoli Salad with Dried Cranberries Recipe
We were never big fans of raw broccoli… That is, until we tasted this Broccoli Salad with Dried Cranberries. This salad has it all: a delicious crunch, a nice tang, and a perfect hint of sweetness. This recipe comes by way of our niece Helena (Yes! We have faith in the next generation!) who loves […]
Chocolate Strawberry Sour Cream Muffins Recipe
Here’s your chance to be the hero of breakfast or brunch or snack time… when you roll out these Chocolate Strawberry Sour Cream Muffins. These muffins drew inspiration from the bumper crops of summer, including strawberries, which you may or may not have in abundance. But they also drew inspiration from the leftovers of summer, […]
Roasted Red White and Blue Potato Salad
If you need a great potato salad for a summer picnic, look no further than this Roasted Red White and Blue Potato Salad. It boasts all of the official colors of summer (yes, red, white, and blue). It’s easy to make, and easy to serve. Plus there’s no mayonnaise, so you may earn a whole […]
Turkey Subs with Watermelon-Jicama Salsa
These Turkey Subs with Watermelon-Jicama Salsa are about to change your picnic game for the summer. We recently took on a challenge from Sam’s Fresh Salsa to “think beyond the chips” in how we use salsa. And when we tasted their watermelon-jicama salsa, we knew it would give just the right “zing” to one of […]