Valarie Russell on August 19th, 2013

Super side dish, quick and easy… one of our new favorite summer dinners.  Kenny doesn’t really like the cilantro so I have on occasion switched to basil, both ways are delicious. 4 medium new potatoes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears) 1 1/2 teaspoons thinly sliced garlic 1/4 teaspoon […]

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Valarie Russell on July 31st, 2013

SIMPLE EASY SIDE DISH… Slice the zucchini in half. Slice off the bottom to keep in stable. Brush with olive oil and top with garlic. Top with sliced tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste. Add mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese or mixed blend. Bake at 375 for 20 to 30 minutes until soft. Serve with fresh […]

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Valarie Russell on July 10th, 2013

4 large eggs, beaten 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground pepper 1 tablespoon fresh basil ~ chopped 1 tablespoon fresh oregano ~ chopped 3 cups grated zucchini 1 cup fresh sweet corn off the cob 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour   In a large bowl, combine […]

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Valarie Russell on August 13th, 2012

Some of you may have seen these zucchini on Saturday at the market; others of you got them in your “Basket of the Week”. I thought I might share a recipe or two with you so you might use them this week. The first one is a stuffed  zucchini recipe I found on soupbelly.com and tried […]

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Valarie Russell on July 4th, 2012

I fixed this as a side dish but quickly decided that it would be an excellent main dish. This recipe uses golden zucchini but you can always substitute green and if you prefer a meatless version, omit the turkey pastrami. Hope you enjoy! 2 c. of cooked pasta (I used macaroni, but spirals or bowties […]

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Valarie Russell on May 17th, 2012

This is a quick and awesome salad, Kenny and I could eat this almost every evening for dinner.  Especially when the fresh tomatoes and basil are plentiful, and that is starting to happen about now! The Balsamic vinaigrette is the balm and so easy to prepare. 3 vine-ripe tomatoes, 1/4-inch thick slices 1 pound fresh […]

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Valarie Russell on January 24th, 2012

This is an absolutely wonderful fresh tomato soup, however it’s kind of hard to make this soup fresh in the winter when the tomatoes and peppers are gone for the season.  This is one of my Mom’s favorite soups and she asked me to post it for her and her friends. So here is a quick way […]

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Valarie Russell on October 18th, 2011

While on vacation at Lake Barkley a couple of weeks ago, my sister and I cooked the entire trip.  This was one of the  soups that we fixed, it was fairly easy to prepare and you could really taste the apples and onions.  This is a really delicious creamy soup and diffidently worth trying for yourself on […]

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Valarie Russell on September 21st, 2011

A great way to use surplus tomatoes from your garden, or ours… we still have plenty of tomatoes to make this tasty dish.  When it comes to savory pies, tomato pie is my favorite by far. The tang of the tomatoes, enhanced by the basil and oregano and complemented by the creamy cheeses and buttery, […]

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Valarie Russell on September 21st, 2011

Frittata is the Italian word for omelets. Frittatas are prepared differently than omelet’s, usually started on the stovetop and finished under the broiler. The result is an egg dish that is firm, and nicely brown on the top and edges. Frittatas require an ovenproof skillet for preparation, but no other special equipment. These are great […]

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