Sautéed Endive and Apple with Warm Goat Cheese

I’ve been eyeing this recipe a few weeks but every time I ‘thought’ I was going to make it, my dinner menu would change so yesterday I was bound and determined to finally make this.  Belgian endive (pronounced on-deev) is part of the chicory family which includes radicchio, escarole and curly endive (pronounced en-dive).  Endive…

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Summer Squash Tart

John has been traveling a lot lately and when he comes home he wants light meals.  Hotel food and eating out with customers leave him hankering for home-cooked food.  After a few days in Dallas he definitely didn’t want any meat!  This tart was the perfect welcome back meal.  Summer squash refers to pattypan squash,…

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Fresh Cherry Relish and Goat Cheese Crostini

It’s been a sticky, hot Memorial Day weekend.  Summer officially arrives on the 20th of June but it already feels as though it’s here.   Warmer weather equals relaxed cooking – less time in the kitchen (hopefully) and more time devoted to being outdoors.  This appetizer is super easy to throw together and the flavors will…

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Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini

Zucchini (courgette) is part of the summer squash family (developed in Italy) and is a good source of dietary fiber as well as vitamins C and A. The zucchini is quite versatile served as a vegetable but it can also be used in breads and desserts. Herbs are valued for flavor, scent, and medicinal qualities.…

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