Sides & Spices

Grilled Shishito Peppers
One of our favorite summertime snacks, we like to keep these grilled shishito peppers as simple as possible. It really honors their flavor. Warning: it's been said that 1 in 10 shishitos is SPICY.The Method *this recipe is basic and instinctive, hence the lack of...

Squash Blossoms Stuffed with Goat Cheese
I'm not going to call this a quick weeknight meal, but it is a squash blossom recipe worth preparing when you want to make something really special with your blossoms! In my garden, squash blossoms start to really get prolific around June and July. I have found that...

Easy Salsa Verde Recipe
This is my favorite way to use tomatillos from the garden. During the summer, we love to relax outside in the evening and enjoy chips & salsa, vegetables & hummus, or whatever snack-type foods we can find. We savor those long, warm evenings. Usually, I make...

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...