It’s been a strange summer so far, it’s felt hard to measure time – somehow it’s the middle of July but I feel like I’m still waiting for summer to start. Not sure if it’s the weather – the heat, the rainstorms, the flooding but my vegetable garden has been the one thing that has…
Tag: summer recipes
What’s Cooking from my Garden: Pasta with Asparagus, Lemon and Fresh Herbs
Spring felt so delayed this year, as did everything coming up from my garden. But after a few heavy rainfalls and warmer temperatures things are now looking lush and green. My planters are filled with herbs like basil, mint, dill, fennel and different kinds of lettuces. The peas in my garden beds are starting to…
Summer Gazpacho
Gazpacho is one of those dishes that I often order in restaurants throughout the summer but rarely make myself at home. A recent NY Times Cooking article titled,”Best Gazpacho” inspired me to try my hand at it at home using as many vegetables out of my CSA as I could. The Times ran a beautiful…
Pan-fried cod with scallion-ginger sauce and coconut braised cabbage
In addition to my CSA pick up this week I received another delivery from Sitka Salmon Shares which is similar to a farm share but delivers fish straight from Alaskan fisherman to our doorstep every month. Like the farm share, it can be a challenge to find ways to use up so much of one…
Skillet Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
Next my series “What to Cook with my CSA” is a delicious chocolate chip zucchini bread made in a skillet. It’s the perfect way to use up vegetables in your fridge and makes a perfect dessert, snack or breakfast. Try spreading a slice with peanut butter while it’s still warm out of the oven. The…
Bedford Balabusta 