I have some very fond memories of watching my grandmother, mom, and aunt can, but I was really too young to understand or appreciate all their hard work until I took up the art for myself. The canning ‘bug’ hit me when I was pregnant with our first son Elijah. I’m pretty sure I drove… Read More.
Creamy Basil Dressing
This is the BEST basil dressing recipe that I’ve tried. Not super good for you with all that Mayo, but it’s okay to splurge sometimes right? I tend to use whatever basil I have in abundance, but my personal fave’s are Sweet, Napoletano, and Thai. Try it with your favorite variety and tell me what… Read More.
Roasted Banana Squash with Tarragon
This is an easy roasted veggie recipe that is so simple and flavorful. Take the leftovers, add a little chicken broth and puree. Voila, it yields an incredibly delicious soup! Author: Shannon Recipe type: Main Ingredients About ½ of a medium-large banana squash, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks. Peeled garlic cloves 10-? Depends on how much… Read More.
Creamy Polenta and Kale
I always know when Fall has truly arrived. We choose to move our bed outdoors for the summer months and every year we seem to have an unspoken contest between the two of us on just how long we can continue to sleep outside. If it rains we give in easily and head for the… Read More.
Pesto, Veggie and Two Cheese Pizza
Prep time 20 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 35 mins Easy and fresh pizza recipe. Author: Shannon Recipe type: Main Serves: 2-4 Ingredients ½ cup basil pesto ½ cup shredded asiago cheese ¼ cup roasted red peppers ¼ cup fresh sliced mushrooms ¼ cup sun dried tomatoes ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh… Read More.
Strawberries a la Haga
I was looking through some of my older books and came across this terrific looking strawberry drink recipe. It’s described as “combining the tartness of lemon balm leaves with the sweetness of strawberries and ice cream.” Ooh la la. Sure wish those berries would ripen faster! Ingredients ½ cup orange juice 2 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar… Read More.
Layered Pea Salad
This is a super yummy salad that’s been a family favorite for years. We love Mayo, but if you don’t you could top with something else. Prep time 20 mins Total time 20 mins Author: Shannon Recipe type: Salad Serves: 4-6 Ingredients 1 head leaf lettuce 3 cups fresh or frozen peas (defrosted, of course) 2-3 cups grated… Read More.
Arugula and Roasted Beet Salad
Prep time 15 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 45 mins Author: Shannon Serves: 4-6 Ingredients 2-3 fresh beets fresh arugula leaves olive or grape seed oil your favorite vinaigrette chives chopped and roasted nuts goat cheese Instructions Wash beets and trim ends. Place in a shallow baking dish and drizzle with olive or grape seed… Read More.
Pasta Fresca
My friend Mo travels to Alba, Italy every few years & brings me back seeds of San Marzano tomatoes & a few different peppers. She is a great gardener, as well as, an amazing cook & was willing to share the following recipes with me. Thanks Mo! Author: Shannon Recipe type: Main Cuisine: Italian Ingredients 1 pkg (1… Read More.
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
I got this recipe from my lovely sister-in-law, Lisa a few years ago & have been making it ever since. A great way to use up all that zucchini! Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup oil 2 eggs beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup milk 1 3/4 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 2 1/2 cups flour 1… Read More.