Its cherry season - time for cherry creativity in the kitchen! This week's Spicy Tuesday is all about using cherries in a way you may not of thought of before now: in a salad dressing full of the rich taste of red cherries and the tang of balsamic vinegar. Marjoram,...
Wow - Its summer time and the living is HOT! Here’s a chilled soup that is cool and lightly sweet and fragrant with in-season peaches and the pop of mint. Easy to make, this soup will keep well in the fridge for 3 or 4 days, just make sure to whisk it up briskly when...
Summer already too hot? We’ve got the answer! Chilled Provencal Soup with Basil Pistou, (Pesto). Easy, refreshing and delicious! Shake up the same old Gazpacho with new flavors. Herbes de Provence is a flavorful blend of rosemary, basil, thyme, marjoram, bay leaf,...
Just a few ingredients make this salad crunchy irresistible, and you know If you’re going to be outside having a blast on the July 4th weekend, you’re going to be THIRSTY. Here’s a yummy and unique salad that will make you feel great, because both of the main...
Did you know that not only is arugula considered a salad green – it’s also an annual herb of the mustard family? Native to Mediterranean area, this green leafy vegetable (Arugula) is also known as salad rocket or garden rocket. Botanically, it belongs in the family...
Does your Dad like olives? Do you? Sometimes you just need a salad dressing with ZIP! You can whip up this versatile vinaigrette to top a simple salad accompanying your weeknight dinner – or splash it out with roasted baby potatoes, sliced hardboiled eggs, roasted red...
For us basil is a sign that summer is on its way – and oh! we are ready. June brings in pool parties, grilling and getting together with family and friends. Woohoo that we can finally do this! We've shared this recipe before, but its the perfect time of year to do so,...
The spicy taste of basil makes these potatoes sing with flavor. There’s nothing like a combo of tomatoes, basil, olives and capers to make almost anything taste better AND be better for us. Did you know basil can protect our body from a cellular level? Yes, it has...
Spring is here, summer is coming and we have the most glorious green beans and asparagus at the market. Here’s an easy, beautiful and delicious salad that you can make to use up some of the stray herbs in your crisper drawer, and left overs are incredibly good the...
Next time you’re using red lentils to make your favorite soup or curry, make a little more and whip up these full of protein and fiber muffins. Super for breakfast or a healthy snack, they will keep at room temp for 3 days, or leftovers freeze great! We are using...
Just like yours, our lives are on the go! Between families and jobs, friends and obligations it’s not surprising that it’s sometimes hard to find time to eat. Instead of resorting to fast food or purchased bars, these easy-to-make, flavor filled date bites are...
Spring is here and Mother’s Day is this weekend. Time for a special dinner – worthy of Mom! This salmon is super easy to make and so delicious too. We are using ginger in this recipe, one of our favorite herbs. Ginger is an immune building spice that is used all over...
April means strawberries are rolling into the farmer’s markets and stores in Georgia, and before we leave this month, we couldn’t resist passing on a strawberry recipe. It’s one that we return to each spring when strawberries are abundant and beautiful! Basil tops...
Spring seems like the best time to make a light dinner or brunch with a frittata. This recipe will have you enjoying the delicious egg dish in no time! We use basil to play up the Mediterranean flavors in the recipes. Just two tablespoons make it taste bright and full...
As we move from the cool days of winter into the gloriously warm days of spring, we are looking for ways to eat lighter. This salad is a fun way to take rice to the table in a salad instead of a side dish. Toasty nuts, earthy mushrooms and sweet apples all play an...
