Archive for September, 2010

Bean Salad (Insalata di Fagioli)

September 16, 2010 | In: Salad

Lots of iron on this recipe.  It is so good though! Ingredients 1 small can of great northern Beans (15 ounce) 1 small can Garbanzo beans 1small can Kidney bean (red beans) 1 cup cooked Lentils (optional) 2 stalk of Celery 1...

Do you grow zucchini in your home  garden during the summer? I do. The zucchini is delicious and fresh, but did you know that you can also cook the zucchini flowers? This recipe will show you a simple way to cook the zucchini flower. Another option for...

This is a nice summer dish. If you have a home garden you can use the fresh zucchini, and tomatoes from your garden. The pesto can also be made fresh from home grown basil. I have the recipe posted to make pesto. This recipe can be served warm or...

Tips for Freezing Pesto

September 2, 2010 | In: Cooking Tips

During the summer time, there is always an abundance of fresh Basil. I like to make enough pesto for later use. In order to keep the Pesto Sauce fresh, I freeze it in ice cube trays.  If you need to know how to make Pesto, before you attempt to...