Summer days

“summer memories last forever” Lazy days of summer are the most enjoyable times. I look back at all the summers I got to spend with my children, and all the beach days we had. We would gather on the beach and enjoy the day with great friends and family. Of course there would be enough…

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Summer vegetable Spaghetti Salad

“family gathers here” Another Sunday filled with food and family. Today is a hot one, so I decided to cook something light and easy. I started with making pizza this morning, than I prepared the spaghetti salad; I wanted to be able to hang by the pool with the kids. We made hot dogs and…

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Polenta with Shrimp, Mushrooms and Fire roasted tomatoes

“kitchens were made to bring families together” Today my husband Ronnie requested polenta (yet again), so I made it a bit different. I used fire roasted tomatoes, which made it a totally different taste . The polenta came out so creamy, the best I’ve made it so far. I hope you like this version! 2…

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Roasted Vegetables

“a vegetable garden doesn’t just feed your body. it also feeds your soul” doug green Today was so hot and muggy that sitting by the pool wasn’t going to happen. I did a few errands in the morning, by the time I got home my yoga pants were sticking to me. My son Jonathyn and…

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Asparagus Sautéed in garlic and olive oil

“first we eat, than we do everything else” I started eating asparagus as an adult, I never thought that I would like it; boy was I wrong. I love it! I had leftover countertop tomatoes, so I added them to the recipe. 1 bunch of asparagus, cut into small pieces olive oil handful of fresh…

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Stefanie’s Summer Corn Salad

“’cause a little bit of summer is what the whole year is about” john meyer While I was looking through my recipes, I found my families favorite corn salad. I wanted to make something refreshing and easy, There are many ways of making this , but this is my favorite. I hope you like it….

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Countertop Tomato Sauce

“life is a combination of magic and pasta” federico fellini This is the easiest and most delicious recipe I make in the summer. You get to taste all of the summer grown vegetables and herb. It is definitely a “must make” in the summer. I knew that this Sunday wasn’t going to be with all…

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Classic Ghirardelli chocolate chip cookies

“nothing says home like the smell of baking” This is another dessert that I make often for my family. They always want me to bake something different each Sunday; sometimes I will make these just because I know the recipe by heart. I only use Ghirardelli chocolate for all of my recipes. Today my daughter…

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Summertime – Shrimp Scampi

“made with love” I make shrimp scampi all year long, but there is something about making it in the summer. When I’m in the beach area like I was today, I’ll buy a couple of pounds of shrimp on my way home. 2 or 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 – 4 tablespoons butter (more or…

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Mozzarella and cherry tomatoes

“Where there is food… there is love” Summer, the best time of year for fresh vegetables. This recipe is a must have in the summer with the fresh tomatoes and fresh basil. It’s easy and delicious! 2 – pints of cherry tomatoes, halved handful of fresh basil 2 – 8 oz. mozzarella balls, cut up…

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