Picnic food

Burrata with Charred and Raw Sugar Snap Peas

  Rut. Roe. I knew I would LOVE this combination of charred snap peas and burrata. Why…..because I made this (or a very close version) last year!!! Adding fresh herbs, lemon and a crunchy topping makes this version an ideal summer side. In my previous recipe,  the burrata was not […]

Thai-Style Zucchini Carrot Salad

  This Thai-inspired salad combines matchstick sized carrots and zucchini  and is topped with roasted peanuts and bright seasonal herbs. The tender raw vegetables are just perfect vessels to absorb this savory, tart vinaigrette. Add more veggies and peanut butter to create this Thai Peanut & Quinoa Salad. See recipe […]

Mexican Grilled Street Corn Appetizer

Mexican Street Corn is a hit at every summer BBQ! Why not turn the traditional preparation into a flavorful appetizer? Start with sweet corn grilled to crispy perfection. Combine with a bit of mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, cilantro and finish with lime. Truth be told, sautéing […]

Blistered Snap Peas With Burrata & Mint

  Grilled sugar snap peas drizzled with lemon dressing make the perfect summer side dish.  A quick char will brighten their sweet flavor while maintaining a crunchy texture. Combining these legumes with mint and burrata will make a meal on its own or a lovely companion to grilled fish. They […]

Simple Beet, Arugula and Feta Salad

  I love beets. But even if you’re a hater PLEASE give this simple (15 minutes, 4 ingredients) garnet-hued salad a try. The beets are raw and take on a completely different flavor. This salad is earthy, bitter, savory and sweet…with a crunch.  This will be part of my Valentine’s […]