Grilled Carrots #SundayFunday

 Grilling carrots is a wonderful way to bring out their sweetness while still leaving them tender-crisp.  

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are featuring Carrots today.......

A Frittata for Shadow Friends

 I was recently provided with an early-release copy of Tess Gerritsen's 3rd book in the Martini Club Series, The Shadow Friends.

I wish to thank Tess Gerritsen and NetGalley for this opportunity.  I received this book in return for an honest review on the NetGalley page and on this blog.  I did not receive any monetary compensation, and all writings and opinions are my own.

Caprese Asparagus #BrunchWeek

This delicious recipe makes a perfect side dish for a Brunch Buffet.  Roasted Asparagus smothered in Mozzarella Cheese before being topped with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes.  Caprese has never tasted so good!

Welcome to the second installation of Brunch Week 2026......

Irish Minestrone Soup #MoviesandMunchies

Unlike Italian Minestrone, Irish Minestrone contains no beans and includes bacon.  It is perfect as a starter, a delicious lunch, or a hearty dinner when served with some soda bread and a salad.

I was inspired to make this soup after watching Leap Year, our Movies and Munchies selection for March. I am sharing it today in celebration of St. Patrick's Day.

Tourshi #EattheWorld

Tourshi translates to "sour" or "pickles" and refers to any vegetables preserved in brine.  This Tourshi, also called Toorshi or Tourshou, is used as a condiment or side dish. 

We are traveling to Armenia today as we Eat the World.......

Squash, Apple and Cranberry Casserole #HolidaySideDish

All the wonderful fall flavors you love, baked up in one casserole for a delicious side to enjoy with your upcoming holiday meals.

We are sharing Holiday Side Dishes today, Wednesday, and Friday......

Crispy Eggplant with Sweet Corn #CooktheBooks

Our Cook the Books Club August/September Selection was the memoir "Coming to My Senses: The Making of a Counterculture Cook" by Alice Waters.

Grilled Vegetable Platter and the Weekly Menu #FarmersMarketWeek

Make the most of all the fresh vegetables available now at your local Farmer's Market and create a colorful, nutritious Grilled Vegetable platter.

Today is the final day of Farmers Market Week.  I hope you have enjoyed it and have come up with some great ideas on ways to enjoy all the bounty available this time of year....

Grilled Cabbage #Farmer'sMarketWeek

If you are a cabbage lover, you will love this quick and easy preparation.  Perfect as a side dish, all grilling season long.

We're hitting the Farmer's Markets this week......

Roasted Vegetable Soup with Pomegranate #CooktheBooks

Butternut Squash, Cranberries, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, and Onion roasted to bring out all the natural sweetness of the vegetables and then pureed before being garnished with Pomegranate Arils for a soup that is as beautiful as it is delicious.

Quick and Easy Charred String Beans

This quick and easy side dish is perfect to serve with whatever you have on your holiday table.  I used a mixture of green and yellow beans for color but you can use all green beans if you like.  

We are sharing Holiday Side Dishes this week......

Pumpkin Vegetable Tray

Sneak some vegetables into your little ghosts and goblins before they go out and get all that candy to gorge on with this whimsical pumpkin vegetable tray.

It's Halloween Treats Week........

T is for Tomato

This delicious meatless dinner is as easy as pie.  Cherry tomatoes tossed in olive oil and seasonings are combined with two different cheeses before being placed into a pie shell for baking.

T is for Tomatoes and for Tarts.  This one is Terrific, Tempting and Tasty.......

Mediterranean Pasta #FarmersMarketWeek

Pasta tossed with garden fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, pine nuts, and feta cheese.  A quick, delicious, warm meatless main meal in less than half an hour. 

The leftovers were just as delicious cold the following day when served as a side dish to our grilled burgers.

N is for Noodles

There is nothing that I love more than coming home from the Farmer's Market and using the fresh bounty that I just purchased.  Today's recipe uses fresh asparagus, sweet tomatoes, and young zucchini tossed with some Boursin cheese and topped with shredded Parmesan.  So good and so easy.....

N is for Noodles....

Maque Choux and a Book Review #LitHappens

This classic Cajun dish is as easy to make as it is delicious.  I used jalapeno peppers instead of green bell peppers for a little added punch.

Fresh corn cut off the cob, onions, peppers, and butter, finished off with a dollop of cream.  This is a perfect summer side dish.

Creamed Corn, A Book Review and The Weekly Menu #LitHappens

When my husband saw Creamed Corn on the menu, he wasn't happy.  That was because he was expecting creamed corn from a can.  Imagine his delight when I served up this delicious, homemade creamed corn with parmesan cheese mixed in.

I was inspired to make this dish when reading our Lit Happens selection, Sold on a Monday.

Lasopy #EattheWorld #SundayFunday

Delicious vegetables are cooked until tender in a rich, meaty broth and then pureed to a silky, smooth goodness. 

The Eat the World crew are traveling to Madagascar with the Sunday Funday Bloggers as we Eat the World.

Salata Baladi and the Weekly Menu #SundayFunday

While on the All-Star Live Aboard Yacht, diving the Red Sea in Egypt, we enjoyed many gourmet meals and each one included a vast array of salads.  One of my favorite salads was this simple compilation of fresh, crisp veggies in a tasty dressing that can also be served as a refreshing drink alongside the salad.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Egyptian Recipes today......

Root Vegetable Gratin #HolidaySideDishes

Russet Potatoes, Carrots, Turnips, and Beets, thinly sliced and drenched in cream, garlic, and herbs, topped with cheese, and baked to perfection.  A perfect side dish for your holiday dinner.

It is Day 2 of our sharing Holiday Side Dishes........