In the summer, I always look for flavorful no-cook options for meals or sides. Plus, we have veggies from the garden to use. So, I decided to combine our family recipe for Tomato Salad, with a couple of other favorite Italian ingredients. In addition to White Bean and Tomato Salad being amazingly delicious, it’s also easy…
Swallowtail Butterflies, Toads, and Lizards
Finally, our backyard is back to normal! The deer ate most of the caterpillar habitat. And the possum was eating the caterpillars. It was all bad. But now the Swallowtail Butterflies, Toads, and Lizards (along with the birds) are enjoying their sanctuary. If you want a great host plant for swallowtails, fennel is definitely…
Lentils and Brown Rice
We’re trying to up our energy levels, and decided on a simple dish of Lentils and Brown Rice. Lentils are quite high in iron, and we seem to feel more energetic after eating them!! With surprisingly few ingredients, you’ll have a delicious side or main dish. I used French lentils (Le Puy lentils) that are…
Potatoes Gratin
For creamy, cheesy comfort food, it’s hard to beat Potatoes Gratin. Shorten your prep time by using a food processor for the onions and potatoes. Sure it’s a great side dish, but also a good addition for a special breakfast. PrintPotatoes Gratin Ingredients4 russet potatoes, thinly sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced Salt and pepper to…
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole
For an easy, delicious meal, we love casseroles. Great for brunch, lunch, or dinner, Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole is simple and yummy. While it’s good on it’s own, buttered noodles or rice or garlic bread pair well with it. I’ve heard there are people that don’t like casseroles. (Are they the same people that don’t…