Zucchini Fritters

Have an abundance of zucchini in your garden?  Are zucchini mysteriously appearing on your porch?  This time of year, there is never a shortage of zucchini, and we have to find a way to make use of it.  One of my favorite ways is zucchini fritters, a recipe shared by Aunt Judy in the family cookbook.  Quick and easy to make, these go well with a slice of tomato and some sweet corn for a delicious summer meal.  

Ratatouille

Rata... what?  Ratatouille [rat-ə-too-ee] is a vegetable stew of Provence, typically consisting of eggplant, zucchini, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, and garlic, served hot or cold. Or it's a darling little rat in the popular animated Disney film.  This post is about the stew, not the rodent, although the movie is cute and I would recommend watching it sometime.  And it was the inspiration for trying this crazy sounding new dish.  If you are expecting a knock your socks off, best thing I ever had dish, you may be disappointed.  But if you are looking for a satisfying, flavorful way to use the bounty from your garden this summer, you should try this soon.

Sun Pickles

Do you have a bounty of cucumbers in your garden this year?  If you do, you should make some of these pickles.  If not, you should go to the farmer's market, but some cucumbers, and make some of these pickles.  They are easy to make, yummy to eat, and fun to customize.  I'm off to check the batch I started last week, and see if they are ready to eat yet.

Sorry I've Been Away So Long

So, it's been over a month since I've posted something, and I do apologize.  I have had more than one person ask where I've been, and why there hasn't been any new recipes.  I have been cooking, and taking pictures, but haven't had time to upload anything to the blog.  I will be working on some new recipes in the next week.  But in the meantime, a few of the reasons I've been away...

 

Crater Lake National Park, OR

Creme Brulee

Last night was special... dinner with dear friends, and creme brulee for dessert.  If you've never had this delicious dessert before, you should try it soon.  It's easy to make, and a treat for the taste buds.  A simple, creamy custard with a crispy sugar crust.  Topped with fresh fruit, this dessert ranks up there as one of my favorites.