We are still getting big beautiful beefsteak tomatoes here in Georgia. We can't resist passing on this gorgeous and easy side. Funny to say – but true – if you can boil rice you can make this flavorful, colorful and delicious side dish, inspired by bright cuisines of...
Who says basil has to be the only leafy ingredient in pesto? Not us! Recently we presented a class on “Eating for Energy” and highlighted the leafy greens that packed the most powerful punch. This green that is sometimes hard to love because of its strong flavor can...
This salad makes us happy because we are serving up a familiar dish in a different and unique way. Your eaters will never suspect that you are sharing not only crisp and crunchy fresh veggies, but a secret ingredient, rich with omega-3 fatty acids, a crucial fat...
Ripe, red tomatoes stuffed full with briny crab, lemon and basil? Yup, we love easy and delicious appetizers like this. This quick recipe fills up lots of small tomatoes – or for a yummy dinner on a hot night, OR dress some baby greens with a little lemon juice and...
With the kiddos back in school and our lives transitioning to the busy days of fall, we all need an easy way to eat our veggies AND enjoy them. We highlighted this recipe this week at the Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness Center during our cooking demo. It was...
We think that once you make Mykonos Island Dip, you'll return to it again and again as your go-to dip for crispy chips and crunchy vegetables. Summer's best tomatoes and cucumbers add so much flavor to this dip. Inspired by a beautiful greek island, you'll have...
You may think that watermelon is just a juicy sweet dessert – but this savory, spicy skewer will change your mind! The hoisin along with the zesty lime and crunchy nuts compliment the sugary moist melon. Don’t miss out the easy-to-make hoisin, you’ll have leftover...
The tangy guacamole filling in these eggs combined with the creamy yolk to create a taste sensation that will surprise you and have your hand reaching for a second in no time at all, This recipe will make 6 servings, perfect for dinner tonight topping a summer-fresh...
Here's a fun summer dip that you can switch out for hummus - perfectly delicious to drag a carrot or a skewer of tomatoes through! Just a bit more than a handful of ingredients creates this unusual recipe, each adding its own special flavor. Make a double batch and...
Tomatoes and Basil go together like summer sun and sudden showers – they are the essence of summer. In this recipe, we take the summer pair and match them with lentils, fennel and capers to create a tasty dish that can go from the side to the star of a plate! Basil is...
This salad is all about the tomatoes of summer! Juicy summer tomatoes are a perfect foil for the creamy avocadoes and the seasonal basil and mint that top these easy salads. Aioli is simply a mayonnaise that adds additional ingredients for lots of flavor. Smoked...
There’s nothing better than pink, juicy, sweet, drippy watermelon in the summer, and July 4th kicks off watermelon season! Typically, we just enjoy eating it right out of hand, sharing with friends and family as we lean over to avoid getting rained on by sticky juice....
Here’s the perfect recipe to add interest and flavor to summer’s bounty of squash. Colorful, flavorful and so easy to make, you can pop them in the oven while you enjoy the porch or patio. Add them as a side to something off the grill – or toss them in a salad. Think...
Strawberries are everywhere these days and so beautiful. We love using them in new and interesting ways like this fun idea for bruschetta - its sure to be a crowd pleaser! We've use basil for garnish on this pretty toast. It adds a spicy herbal flavor to the...
Its starting to get really WARM in Georgia, so our soup choice for this week is chilled. But this easy to make, “Provencal” inspired soup is equally delicious hot or cold. We’ve dressed it up in this picture with a shrimp topper, but you can serve it as we have in the...
