Burrata, Strawberry, and Basil Salad

Not only is this “salad” gorgeous, it’s delicious and fun to eat. I love cutting into Burrata cheese and having its filling combine with the sweet strawberries, crunchy walnuts, fresh basil and savory balsamic syrup. It’s a...

Grilled Cheese All Grown-Up

Who doesn’t love grilled cheese?  Seems to be the trend in various cooking publications as well.  Below I’ve listed 3 suggestions but check out these sites to give you even more inspiration… grilled cheese...

Basil-Lime Chicken

Thirty minutes is about all you need to get this onto the dinner table( you do need to marinate for 30 minutes prior).  Just about any vegetable will do as a complimentary side.  Blanched green beans with a squeeze of lemon and sea salt…...

Baked Beef Ravioli

Quick to prep and easy to serve.   One of those meals the entire family digs into and finishes with a smile.

Open-Face Chicken Burgers w/Basil Mayonnaise

Take advantage of the fresh basil at the markets and in your own gardens. Grilled chicken burgers can be boring, but not these bad boys. The secret ingredients in the accompanying mayonnaise are pickles and basil. Garden fresh these burgers are, if...

Creamy Potato Salad w/Lemon & Fresh Herbs

Baby red potatoes hold their shape better in potato salads because they have less starch.  Try this version with lemon and fresh summer-time herbs.

30 Minute Meal: Veggie & Herb Frittata

Nothing like a thirty minute meal. Our lives are pretty much a race. Driving here. Driving there. Barely any time to relax, let alone eat. So in-between practices, homework, doctor appointments and playdates, take a half hour to prep a filling...

Tomato, Basil & Cheese Pasta

Take advantage of the juicy ripe Jersey tomatoes offered this time of the year.  This pasta dish is super simple to prepare.  Fairway Market had all of the ingredients to bring a little taste of Italy into my home.

Thai Shrimp-Halibut Curry

There’s something about Thai curry and coconut milk with any meat or vegetable.  I thank the heavens for this combination.  Just down-right delightful with shrimp and fish. Serving this “stew” over jasmine rice sweetens up the...

“Greek” Chicken Kebabs