Summer Herbed Cheese Bread | Makes 1 large loaf or 2 smaller loaves Baking bread is a forgotten pleasure, and this fragrant herbed bread is such a simple way to bring the aroma of the garden into your kitchen. This recipes was handed down from my grandmother, and continues to be a favorite because it […]
Archives for August 2013
Potato Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing
Potato Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing Makes 6 servings Once you’ve tasted this nutty, lemony dressing, it will quickly become a favorite for a range of spring greens or this alternative to a traditional potato salad. The thick paste of ground sesame seeds, known as tahini, is thinned with lemon juice to result in a delicious dressing […]
Carrot Butternut Squash Soup (with Creamy Lime Garnish)
Still Life with Vegetables
This time of year, it’s hard to decide whether to eat the harvest or simply arrange it in a basket to admire the natural beauty of home grown food. Instead of writing about food, I thought I would simply share my favorite photos taken by Ali Kaukas for my book, The Complete Kitchen Garden. These […]
Tomato and Lemon Basil Salad
Everyone grows tomatoes, and it seems everyone has their favorites. Mine have always been the Yellow Persimmon tomatoes, followed by Green Zebra and Big Rainbow. This trio are gorgeous in the garden, and stunning on a plate layered with basil and mozzarella cheese. It’s hard not to give every inch of the garden over to […]
Baba Ganoush