Panna Cotta with Blueberries Flambé

Panna Cotta with Blueberries Flambé

Last week I went to pick up blueberries at JenEhr Family Farm. I have to say, being my first time picking blueberries, I didn’t know how much labor this would be. It took me about one hour and forty five minutes to collect my two quarts of berries. I still loved...
Summer Cocktail – Tinto de Verano

Summer Cocktail – Tinto de Verano

Tinto de Verano or Summer Red Wine is a cocktail served during the warm months in Spain. If you are a wine lover like myself this is the perfect summer drink. When I visited Spain, even thou it wasn’t too warm yet (May), I savored few of these summer cocktails....
Happy Camper Potato Salad

Happy Camper Potato Salad

We just came back from camping this past weekend and it is the perfect time to share one of my favorite Potato Salad recipes. One of the many things we love about summer is camping! We book few camping trips every summer. Wisconsin has many beautiful state parks that...
Chilled Summer Soup – Gazpacho

Chilled Summer Soup – Gazpacho

Today I bring you the perfect recipe for a hot summer day. Gazpacho is a cold soup with a tomato & cucumber base. It is a Spanish dish that has gained popularity around the globe and there are a number of variations. Even thou there is nothing like the traditional...
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca

Spaghetti alla Puttanesca

This week I want to share a super easy recipe that is a go-to when I have to put dinner on the table really quick.  Puttanesca is a classic Italian sauce that has two of my favorite ingredients, olives and capers; so I happen to always have them in my pantry.  I can...
Fresh Chunky Guacamole

Fresh Chunky Guacamole

You know you always hear somebody say they don’t like or eat certain food or ingredient. I don’t think that I’ve EVER heard anyone say they don’t like avocados. In fact, I’ve never heard anyone try guacamole and say “oh,...
Batido de Mango with Chia Seeds & Almond Milk

Batido de Mango with Chia Seeds & Almond Milk

Mango is one of those tropical fruits that you either love or hate. Yes, I know it is slimy, I’ve heard that! Let me tell you that it is also sweet, juicy and packed with nutrients that you wouldn’t believe. Their flavor varies depending on the type, there...
Bulgur & Quinoa Salad with Mint Dressing

Bulgur & Quinoa Salad with Mint Dressing

  Here is a recipe for one of those summer days when you don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.  Bulgur is not only a nutritious and versatile wheat but it requires no actual cooking. It just needs to be soaked in water for few minutes and...
Ricotta Gnocchi with Asparagus, Peas, & Morels

Ricotta Gnocchi with Asparagus, Peas, & Morels

If there is something that gets me really excited about the cold season being over is that I can finally enjoy going to the Farmer’s Market. Whether I visit the Dane County Market on the square Saturday mornings, or the Monona Market on Sundays, or the Capitol...
Easy Weeknight Dinner: Sirloin Steak Peperonata

Easy Weeknight Dinner: Sirloin Steak Peperonata

  Last week was an incredibly busy week for our household. I get very frustrated when I am not able to cook dinner for my family. I like to plan ahead and be ready for those weeknights when you get home from a long day at work and still have to feed your family,...