Seasonal Cooking-July — jovina cooks

Multiple varieties of peppers are abundant in my area at the Farmers’ Market and in my neighbors’ gardens. Take advantage of this great crop and make some delicious recipes. Peppers are easy to freeze. Remove the seeds and cut into sizes that you like to use. Place them in ziplock freezer bags to use in […] … Continue reading Seasonal Cooking-July — jovina cooks

Cooking With June’s Seasonal Produce — jovina cooks

Pistachio-Basil Pesto Ingredients 4 cups washed basil leaves ½ cup shelled pistachio nuts 4 garlic cloves, peeled 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil Directions Place the pistachios, garlic, salt, and pepper in a processor bowl. Process until the nuts and garlic are chopped. Add the basil leaves and […] … Continue reading Cooking With June’s Seasonal Produce — jovina cooks

Salads For Warm Days

Mexican Summer Salad Serves 6 Ingredients 3 Roma tomatoes, sliced 1 cucumber. peeled and sliced 4 very thin slices red onion, halved 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Sea salt Cracked black pepper Directions Arrange the slices of tomato, cucumber, and onion in a serving […] … Continue reading Salads For Warm Days

Last Minute Easter Menu Additions: Sides, Salads & Desserts

Happy Good Friday and Easter Weekend! If you’re short or time and in need some help or inspiration for your Easter or spring gathering, I pulled together a round-up of recipes for your menu that can be made ahead or that use some short cuts! Click on the links for the complete recipe or details. […] … Continue reading Last Minute Easter Menu Additions: Sides, Salads & Desserts

Cooking the Mediterranean Countries-Israel

The Mediterranean countries include France, Spain, Italy, Greece and Portugal along the north; Turkey, Syria, Lebanon and Israel on the east; and the African countries of Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco on the south. The Mediterranean countries utilize many of the same ingredients but each country has a unique way of creating recipes […] via … Continue reading Cooking the Mediterranean Countries-Israel