Reckless Tarragon

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Side of Summer Bounty

Easy, Kid-friendly, Recipes, Vegetables, Vegetarian

  The giant yellow squash was sitting on my counter, goading me. “Your sister gave me up for you,” it seemed to say. “Do something with me already.” She just didn’t want you, I thought. You were superfluous. Then, today, I thought about it with the extra cooked ears of corn. And the grape tomatoes. And basil … View Post

Watermelon, Feta and Arugula Salad

Easy, Grains, nuts, Recipes, Salads, Vegetables

    Until we ate at Panera recently, all the pictures I’d seen of watermelon feta salad hadn’t persuaded me to try it. It just didn’t appeal to me. Now I am sorry I waited. I loved Panera’s version, with an arugula base, dotted with juicy watermelon cubes, crumbled feta, a handful of toasted almond slices and a sprinkling of ancient grains. I was … View Post

Turkey Kielbasa Vegetable Hash

Blog, Brunch, Easy, Meat, Poultry, Recipes, Vegetables

    I often use turkey instead of regular fat-laden kielbasa to cut calories. I have found few instances when it isn’t a great substitute. You can’t get away with cooking it quite as long as regular kielbasa because it can get tough. The same goes for turkey smoked sausage. I found this recipe by Mom On … View Post

Peach Pie Scones With a Vanilla Glaze

Baked goods, Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Kid-friendly, Recipes

    My favorite thing about summer is the produce. Yellow, sweet Rainier cherries, refreshing watermelon, farm-fresh corn and tomatoes, and peaches. I love peaches. The kind that require a few napkins to wipe your chin and make you close your eyes because they are so good. So when I saw a recipe on Pinterest for Peach Pie … View Post