by Laurie | Family Cooking, Recipe, Summer Cooking
My father always grows green beans. At this time of year, we have an abundance of green beans. Fresh green beans are wonderful, sautéed until bright green. Actually, the “official” method is to blanch them in one pot, then sauté them with a little olive oil and...
by Laurie | Family Cooking, Recipe, Summer Cooking
Ready for Labor Day BBQ? Our All-American Cooking Camp includes this Barbequed Calabacitas recipe. We always prepare a Santa Fe Fiesta as our celebration meal on the last day of class. Everyone is surprised by how yummy this combination of vegetables tastes. We serve...
by Laurie | Family Cooking, Recipe, Summer Cooking
Peas: I love fresh English peas in the pod, shelled and just barely cooked so the sweetness is still apparent and even just a bit of texture rather than pea “mush” that’s been over cooked. If you find fresh peas at a farmer’s market or natural grocery bring some...
by Laurie | Family Cooking, Recipe, Summer Cooking
Corn: This month’s harvest, corn always seems to signal summer. It’s so easy, throw it in a pot of boiling water for a couple of minutes or put it on the grill for a few minutes and it’s ready. Buy plenty so you have an ear or two left over. I love to cut the...
by Laurie | Family Cooking, Recipe, Summer Cooking
Plums should be available this month, which is perfect for our Plums with Ricotta Recipe. I had a large Santa Rosa plum tree in my back yard for years when I was raising the girls. When I moved, coincidentally there is a small Italian plum tree in my yard. Now, each...
