🌿 Introduction When the first cool breeze of autumn rolls in, I know it’s time to pull out the butternut squash. It’s my youngest daughter’s favorite soup and she is a fall baby. Every time I make it, it’s like a big “I love you” to her! This soup carries a little twist—fresh sage crisped…
Fresh-picked herbs, juicy tomatoes, and bright lemon in every bite đź“ś Introduction: Rooted, Present, and Honest When the tomatoes are heavy on the vine and the herbs are spilling out of every corner of the garden bed, this is the recipe I reach for. Tabbouleh is one of those humble dishes that sings when made…
Fresh, charred, and kissed with herbs and garlic đź“ś Introduction: Rooted, Present, and Honest Grilling zucchini might not sound like much — but when you brush it with a garden-fresh chimichurri, everything changes. This recipe is about coaxing out boldness from the soft and subtle, letting herbs and garlic speak up through every smoky bite….
Gentle rhythms, garden-fresh ingredients, and nourishing meals when it’s too hot to cook 🌿Cooking in the Cracks of Summer Summer in a Southern kitchen teaches you one thing fast: don’t fight the heat. By mid-July, turning on the oven feels like a declaration of war against the sun. The garden is overflowing, the kids are…
When the June sun starts blazing and the garden cucumbers are practically multiplying overnight, this chilled cucumber soup becomes my go-to refreshment. It’s cool, creamy, and kissed with the warm spices of za’atar and the brightness of fresh dill. I first tasted a version of this soup at a Lebanese cafĂ© and fell in love…
Yes—you read that right. Tomato gelato. And before you scroll past, let me tell you: this is one of the most surprisingly delicious flavors you’ll ever try. Roasted cherry tomatoes, slow-cooked until caramelized and jammy, bring a natural sweetness and deep umami richness to this creamy base. Add a swirl of bright basil syrup and…
