Lobster Roll

Step one: Crack claws.

Step 2: Add condiment and spices. Toss gently to combine.

Step 3: Place lobster mixture into a topslit bun that’s been toasted and buttered. (Or, serve over a salad of baby greens for a healthier meal.)

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Hummus Balls

If you make hummus from scratch, there’s bound to be some left over.

Hummus Balls makes approximtely 16 balls

4-5 cups red curry hummus 1 onion, finely minced 5 cloves garlic, finely minced olive oil, as needed 2 cups corn tortillas, ground to crumbs 1 egg, […]

Spiced Cranberries

This year’s spiced cranberries are just about gone. And, we’re not just putting it on the turkey and turkey sandwiches. It’s also delicious on a buttered baguette, yogurt and müesli.

Spiced Cranberries makes almost 4 cups

2 bags cranberries (2 – 12 oz bags) 1 1/2 […]

The Last of the Peppers

That’s it. Ten cayenne peppers, six hot banana peppers, and a handful of jalapeños make up the last of the peppers. We were surprised to find even that many left on the plants. And, they were shockingly healthy and gorgeous. If we’re lucky and it doesn’t freeze, we might get […]

Preserved Cherries

If you don’t mind cutting the cherry in half, they’re easy to pit without any special tools. Just treat ripe cherries like a mini avocado. Run a paring knife in a circle around the pit and twist gently to pull apart. For firm berries, carefully shave the fruit off the […]

Black Krim Tomato Sandwich

My First Black Krim Of The Season

This mammoth beauty demands attention. Is there a better way to honor your garden (or local farmer’s market) then to showcase the delicious flavors of summer? I don’t think so. Eat these beauties now. Far too soon, they’ll be gone.

The Best Meatball Subs… EVER!

Meatball on Mini Ciabatta

I guess you could call this a meatball slider. But, I’d rather not.

Whatever you call it, I’m sure you’ll love it.

Meatballs For Sub, Sandwich, Hero Or Slider makes 1 pot full of meatballs (10-12)

2lb good […]

Meatball Sub Sauce

Until my tomatoes ripen, I’m still using canned tomatoes.

Garden Fresh Meatball Sub Sauce Makes 1 big pot

2 – 28 oz. cans Sclafani crushed tomatoes 1 cup sun dried tomatoes packed in oil 1 large Vidalia onion, finely diced 6 cloves garlic, sliced 1/4 lb […]

Manzano Pepper Hot Sauce

Fruity and spicy, I love these peppers.

Manzano Pepper Hot Sauce makes 1 big bottle

4-5 manzano peppers, washed and seeded 1 onion, finely diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon butter 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper […]

Roasted Peppers

Roasted Peppers with Fried Eggs on Bolillo

Start with a giant bag of assorted peppers from the Buford Highway Farmers Market ($2.99)

Bake…

Then, crank up the heat.

Roasted Peppers

10-12 […]