Posted in August 2012

Easy Pickled Peppers: A Versatile Pantry Staple

Easy Pickled Peppers: A Versatile Pantry Staple

Pickled peppers are an essential ingredient in my pantry.  We eat them on nachos, in eggs, on top of pizza and tacos and in homemade salsa.  They also make their way into many homemade sauces, soups, and just about anything else. I have tried several recipes for pickled peppers in the past, but many of … Continue reading

Late Summer Grilling: Beef and Chicken Fajitas

Late Summer Grilling: Beef and Chicken Fajitas

I have been meaning to post this recipe for ages now and haven’t gotten around to it for some reason.  Wade grilled these fajitas way back on Father’s Day.  Now that the days are beginning to shorten and Fall is just around the corner, the days for grilling will soon be over.  I can’t think … Continue reading

The Simplest (And Prettiest) Summer Salad

The Simplest (And Prettiest) Summer Salad

Isn’t that just the most gorgeous salad?  I love the vivid colors of summer tomatoes, black balsamic reduction, creamy white mozzarella, and bright green basil.  When vine ripe tomatoes are at their peak, I like to turn to Caprese Salad as a pot luck dish, or an elegant side dish for any night of the … Continue reading