Meal Ideas
Trying a Traditional Stuffed Artichoke (carciofi ripieni)
As a backyard gardener with at least six (and counting) perennial artichoke plants, it's probably no surprise that I'm always looking for new ways to eat them. This Spring I set out to try some version of a stuffed artichoke, and this traditional stuffed artichoke...
From The Garden Gyozas
You might have heard by now, but I grow napa cabbage almost solely for these gyozas and kimchi. The minute the cabbage heads are ready, we gather together and make lots of these gyozas to eat and to freeze for future meals. Our favorite way to round out the meal is to...
Plant This Butternut Squash Next Summer
Are you looking for a crop that is perfect for garden-to-table planning? Perfect for small garden spaces? How about a veggie that would be really cute to serve to guests AND tastes delicious? I'm very excited for this mini-series on the blog. It's brand new, but I...
Stuffed Butternut Squash with Quinoa and Sausage
All of my favorite produce for the Fall season comes together for this delicious weeknight meal. Move over pumpkin spice, when the pomegranates start to ripen on our tree, that's when I really know Fall has arrived to Southern California. Just so you know, this...
Classic Basil Pesto ~ A Garden Tradition
I love basil. I love growing it, I love eating it, and I love how it smells. Homegrown basil pesto is culinary magic. On our trip to Italy last year, we spent some time learning basic Italian. It turns out that "pesto" comes from the italian word "pestare" which can...
Making Your Own Pasta From Scratch
Why should you learn to make your own pasta? Well, homemade pasta just feels extra special. It's got a chew, al dente in Italian, that makes it far more comforting than any boxed pasta, and can arguably give a warm winter stew a run for the money. Homemade pasta also...
The Ultimate Creamy Cherry Tomato Pasta Dish
Oh gosh, I hope I'm not building this recipe up too much with a title like that, but I just love this recipe. It is extremely important to use the absolute best, sweetest, in-season, summer cherry tomatoes for this dish. Enjoy!IngredientsMakes enough to cover 1/2 lb....
Grilling Artichokes From the Garden
There are many ways to prepare artichokes, but grilling artichokes continues to be a favorite preparation in our home. We use these grilled artichokes to top pasta or even tossed into a salad.About artichokes as a crop & selection for grilling If you have the...
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