Nothing says comfort food like a hot, melted, grilled cheese sandwich. I enjoy grilled cheese throughout the year, but love to change it up based on what the seasons have to offer. Today, I am pairing local blueberries and honey with soft brie and freshly snipped basil; for a Blueberry & Brie Grilled Cheese.
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“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” – Henry James Plump, local blueberries. They adorn my mid-summer kitchen, offering bursts of deep royal and sapphire to many a recipe. Today, I am sharing a savory blueberry and chicken recipe to bring to your summer table – oven roasted chicken with blueberry fig balsamic. Delicately tangy-sweet, feel free to use this delectable sauce on just about anything – from grilled chicken, to pork chops, to lightly spooning it over goat cheese crostini or fresh cut fruits. I’ll show you today how I pair it with my go-to, crispy chicken thighs for…
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Move over basil! We’re giving kale the leading role in the pesto jar, at least for today. This version is nut-free because my youngest has a nut allergy, and I love pesto, and now I can have the taste and texture without the worries of cross contamination in the kitchen. But, you don’t have to have allergies to make this version – give this a go when you don’t have pine nuts on hand, or when you’re looking for a great variation. Spread it on homemade pizza, crostini, pasta, sandwiches, use it as a dip, or add a dollop onto pork or chicken. The pesto-bilities are plenty (I know,…
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“Strawberries are what make life taste wonderful.” – Anthony T. Hincks It’s strawberry season, and I’ll always find a way to take the earth’s sweet harvest and make a cocktail. This strawberry bourbon smash has hints of ripe local strawberries, freshly snipped mint and the warmth of a smooth Kentucky bourbon. The twist? A dash of dark balsamic instead of aromatic bitters. It’s subtle, but it adds a little something-something.
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My local farm market had a gorgeous display of asparagus, along with perfectly jewel-toned radishes that were still damp with rain – I knew exactly what I wanted to make, my spring harvest tartine. While any combination of vegetables can be used to customize this tartine, which simply means a slice of bread with a sweet or savory topping, I’m celebrating the first harvest at hand and I’ve nestled it all atop a generous swipe of whipped goat cheese.
