Panzanella Salad

Here’s one toasty salad to give Summer a proper sendoff: The classic Italian tomato bread salad known as PANZANELLA! Can I get a high five from my fellow Panzanellans? I love this dish so much not only because it’s so quick and easy to throw together and combines a few of my all time favorite […]

Easy Homemade Salted Caramel

Salted caramel…oh yeah! Could there be a more delicious thing to cover your Fall goodies with than this? Warning: This stuff will make you drool! This is rich caramel-y goodness with just a hint of salt to lift that sweetness. The combo is nothing short of magical! I’ve had people who say they don’t like […]

No Churn Apple Crisp Ice Cream with Salted Caramel Sauce

When Summer is over but ice cream cravings continue, this salted caramel apple crisp ice cream is this answer! Tastes like the perfect combination of apple crisp and caramel ice cream all in one cool and creamy dessert. I used to make a ton of ice creams when I had an ice cream maker and didn’t […]

Tuscan Lemon Bars

The lemon bar has got to be one of one of the most nostalgic desserts ever. Lots of delicious memories attached to these for so many people, myself included. It’s one of the first baked treats I started making and sharing with people way back when and it was alway one of the most popular. […]

Avocado Ceviche Your Way – (Seafood Version and Grilled Tofu Version)

I’m celebrating the next to last official weekend of Summer with one of my warm weather favorites: Ceviche! What’s not to love about a delicious light yet satisfying dish that cooks itself in lime juice while chilling in the fridge in under 30 minutes? I love eating this stuff as often as I can, but […]

Grilled Peach Caprese Salad

Smokey, sweet, salty, creamy…Peach Caprese Salad has it all!  Juicy ripe peach halves are grilled briefly to bring out a slight smokey depth of flavor. The sweet smokey peach halves are then sliced and layered with creamy fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and garnished with salty Prosciutto rosettes for the most gorgeous combo of flavors. A […]

Gnocchi Pesto Caprese Salad

Makes: Approximately 4 servingsAssembly Time: 10 minutes with prepared ingredients Ingredients: Directions: Add cooked, cooled gnocchi to a bowl along with a drizzle if olive oil and toss. Add pesto, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, torn basil, a sprinkle of salt and pepper and toss. Taste and adjust seasonings, as needed. Add a little extra pesto and/or […]