Summer Minestrone Soup

I make variations of this soup for all seasons, and this one is perfect for summer. It’s light, healthy, and loaded with vegetables. The only problem is its name… I never know how to pronounce minestrone. Is it mine-strone or mine-stroney? Well, it’s delicious no matter what it’s called. And it’s also very flexible- you can make this soup a hundred different ways all depending on what ingredients you have available. The secret to making a great soup is to … Continue reading

Tomato Mozzarella Salad

Tomato mozzarella salads epitomize summer. They are refreshing, healthy, and beautiful too. I made this salad from the tomato and basil I had delivered from local farms. Without a doubt, it was the best one I have ever had. To make your own delicious salad, find the freshest ingredients you can. This tomato couldn’t have been any better. So juicy and sweet! Then, layer slices of tomato and mozzarella cheese with fresh basil leaves. Drizzle some olive oil and balsamic vinegar … Continue reading

Crisped Fingerling Potatoes

There is a lot to love about these potatoes. They are incredibly fast and easy to make, they’re delicious, they have great texture, and they fit in perfectly with both breakfast and dinner. They’re one of a select few potato preparations that David can’t get enough of. I bet you won’t be able to either! The first thing you have to do to enjoy this fabulous side dish is cook your potatoes. You can bake them or boil them, but for … Continue reading