Some of my favorite recipes…

I’m on vacation this week and in my absence I thought I’d share some of my favorite recipes from the past. These are all “oldies but goodies” but if you’re new to the blog, they may be new to you too!

How to Make Fresh Lemonade

What could be easier than lemon juice, sugar and water? After you see how easy this is, you’ll never buy premade or (gasp) powdered lemonade again! Plus, we do a lemonade taste test of Meyer lemons vs. Eureka lemons.

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How to Peel and Seed fresh tomatoes

If your garden tomatoes are starting to come in, you might find yourself wondering what to do with them when you get that mid-summer glut of tomatoes. At the very least you can freeze them to use later. Here’s what I do…

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Grilled Zucchini and Eggplant Parmesan.

This is a lighter, healthier, take on the traditional Eggplant Parmesan.

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Coriander Crusted Ahi Tuna with Cucumber Slaw and Wasabi Vinaigrette

Almost sashimi; this ahi tuna is lightly seared on the outside and then sliced and served with a refreshing cucumber and carrot slaw. Perfect for a hot summer night!

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How to Make Fresh Ricotta Cheese plus an Easy Pasta Recipe

Yes, you can make cheese at home with nothing more than milk and a squeeze of lemon.

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Strawberry Shortcakes with Meyer Lemon Buttermilk Biscuits

Because contrary to what most grocery stores would lead you to believe, “shortcakes” are not scary yellow sponge-like cakes, but rather a slightly sweet rolled biscuit.

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