For an easy summer salad look no further than Panzanella. This is a Tuscan-style salad where the main ingredient is bread! My take on this rustic summer classic features toasty bread, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and basil, plus mini fresh mozzarella balls, all tossed together in a simple vinaigrette. Fun Facts About Panzanella Panzanella predates the arrival of tomatoes in Italy! The year 1548 marked the first record of tomatoes in Italy, while the first written record of an early version of Panzanella was in the fourteenth century by the writer Giovanni Boccaccio. The 16th-centu ..read more

Frozen yogurt bark topped with fresh blueberries and crunchy pistachios is a simple, quick cool summer treat on a hot, humid day. This post contains affiliate links. I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Read my policy here. The Northeast has been sweltering and so humid these last couple of weeks. Frozen yogurt bark is a healthy snack that helps beat the heat. It's a recipe that, once you know the method, you can mix and match ingredients to suit your taste. Frozen Yogurt Bark Ingredients & Substitutions Plain Greek Yogurt - I prefer full-fat Greek yogurt ..read more

These dry rub grilled ribs are finger-lickin' good. For mouthwatering, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs all you need is this homemade dry rub, a touch of BBQ sauce, and then just let 'em cook slow and steady on the grill. This post contains affiliate links. I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Read my policy here. Don't be intimated to cook a rack of ribs on the grill. With this technique, the grill basically does all the work. Thus, leaving you more time to enjoy hanging out on the patio while dinner cooks. Want humanely raised pork, 100% grass-fed and finished beef ..read more

With its delicate oniony flavor, homemade chive blossom vinegar is perfect for salad dressings and marinades. Plus, it’s super easy to make! Chive blossoms are the little pinkish/purplish aromatic puffball-looking flowers that appear at the end of chive stalks in the late spring. And, the best part is that these blossoms aren’t just good eats for the bees! You can enjoy them too. Fast Facts About Chives The blossoms look like single flower heads, but they are actually clusters of many tiny flowers called florets. They contain vitamin K, choline, and folate, and have numerous health benefits. T ..read more

This Sicilian-inspired winter citrus salad featuring sweet oranges, briny Frescatrano olives, and crunchy pistachios is sure to become your new favorite on a dreary winter day.  This recipe was inspired by one I saw on Saveur. The colors, flavors, and textures all mesh so well with one another. Not to mention, that citrus fruits are high in vitamin C, which is exactly what we need during cold and flu season to help give our immune systems a healthy boost. Winter Is Citrus Season Most citrus fruits are at their sweetest and juiciest during the winter. In general, most oranges are best ..read more

These irresistible, hearty pancakes are bursting with blueberries and crunchy pistachios. Plus, they are dairy-free. This post contains affiliate links. I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. These pancakes are inspired by pancakes I had at Silver Diner in Maryland. These were hearty suckers made with oat milk, blueberries, pistachios, a protein-rich batter, and topped with almond-coconut whipped cream. They were incredibly filling, and I was immediately smitten with the flavor combination. I knew I had to come home and make my own version. I am under no illusion that ..read more

Celebrate Fall with this epic harvest antipasto platter featuring roasted seasonal vegetables. Great for family gatherings or cocktail parties. This post contains affiliate links. I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. What’s the difference between antipasto and charcuterie? Good question. Basically, charcuterie and antipasto are different words for the same thing. Charcuterie is French. Antipasto is Italian. Antipasto (plural antipasti) is the traditional first course of a formal Italian meal. Traditional antipasto includes a whole bunch of things not just meats and ..read more

These easy to make and customize gluten-free pumpkin trail mix cookies are loaded with dried fruit, nuts, chocolate, and your favorite fall flavors. Great to enjoy as a quick breakfast or as a snack at your desk or on the trail. I’m basic. I love Fall in New England. I’m a hiker anyway, but there is something about the colors and smells of the forest in Fall that holds a special place in my heart. Midway through a hike, usually when we get to the lookout, we’ll stop and have a snack or a drink. Trail mix has been my go-to snack lately so I wanted to mix things up and came up with these healthy ..read more

If you need a healthy snack idea, look no further than the humble delicata squash. Roasted delicata squash rings dipped into a tangy, herby yogurt dipping sauce are perfect for movie night or game day. Delicata squash is one of my favorite winter squashes. Not only do I love the nutty, sweet taste, and creamy texture, but I love that you can eat the skin, so no peeling is required. If you love butternut squash, then chances are, you’re going to love delicata squash. Fun fact: Delicata squash is also known as peanut squash, Bohemian squash, or sweet potato squash. Its name comes from its delic ..read more

Filled with a layer of local apples and cinnamon, sweetened with maple syrup, and topped off with walnuts this Maple Apple Cake is Fall simplicity at its best. It’s just as good for breakfast on a crisp morning as it is for an afternoon treat with a cup of tea or hot cider. Happy Fall everyone! You can keep your pumpkin spice. This year I am all about apples and pears. I have some fun savory recipes on tap for the coming weeks, but I thought I’d start out the season with something sweet – Maple Apple Cake. Tips for Making Maple Apple Cake Before we get to the recipe, I do have two recommendati ..read more