SHRIMP WITH LEFTOVERS This is one of those back-pocket ideas for times like when the neighbors, just back from Italy, bring you some of the wine they brought home. All of a sudden, it’s 8 o’cloc...Read More
Peach Chutney Major Grey makes great chutney. But with about 15 minutes effort, you can make this fresh home-made chutney in the microwave. The recipe works fine for many seasonal fruits—apricot...Read More
Corn Cob Soup Time was when the water was set on the stove to boil, I got sent down to the garden for the new corn for dinner. This is one of those old-fashioned, simple summer soups—uses every bi...Read More
PEACH SHORTCAKE WITH ENGLISH SCONES Peaches, biscuits, whipped cream—the complete recipe for Peach Shortcake. What makes this one special is the English Scones. If a Devon Cream Tea has ever...Read More
TORTELLINI SALADS The most versatile of summer salads. As simple as a Caprese-style, or with a creamy Ranch-mayo dressing, or with salami and provolone for an Italian touch, or with the crunchy, gar...Read More
CONEY ISAND OLIVE BURGER If you’re thinking boardwalk, city beach, maybe a Nathan’s Famous hotdog to go with your burger—-you’re in the wrong state! This week we’re in Michigan. Ther...Read More
Home-made Coffee Liqueur Just in time for those lazy evening, front porch after-dinner libations. This easy to make and far less expensive treat than those fancy name brands, takes about half an hou...Read More
STRAWBERRY, CUCUMBER, GOAT CHEESE SALAD All the flavors of early summer—in a salad that looks as good as it tastes. Down our way, when the sun starts to edge toward summer-warm, there’s an i...Read More
EGGS REMOULADE Down our way, and points south, everyone with a kitchen seems to have their own secret recipe for this extremely versatile sauce. Originally a French condiment with a mayonnaise base,...Read More
WHIPPED RICOTTA WITH HONEY AND ROAST SUMMER FRUIT A big-dish summertime dessert when the farm market displays are too tempting to resist. When the peaches are ripe down our way it’s easy to tell w...Read More