Month: July 2021

Eggplant Caponata with Creamy Parmesan Polenta

Eggplant Caponata with Creamy Parmesan Polenta

With the gardens bursting with eggplants, tomatoes and herbs I love making this delicious Sicilian dish! The eggplant is like a sponge and just soaks all the flavors up. I like to add some Kalmata olives and briney capers just to add some brightness with 

Raspberry Swirl Ice Cream Sandwiches

Raspberry Swirl Ice Cream Sandwiches

What’s better on a hot summer day, than ice cream?! I did the classic! The chocolate wafers are a mix between Oreo and brownie, perfectly soft but also hold the ice cream in place. I made raspberry swirl ice cream, but you can always switch 

Corn Chowder with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Crispy Feta

Corn Chowder with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Crispy Feta

It may be summer but you can’t deny a good corn chowder when the corn is just so sweet! I added coconut milk to thicken it up and make it a little healthier. Then big pieces of corn, sun dried tomatoes and crispy feta. It 

Watermelon Feta Salad with Hot Honey

Watermelon Feta Salad with Hot Honey

It’s like the classic watermelon feta salad but I added some cucumbers and a little hot honey to it. The sweet spicy kick to the watermelon is the perfect combination, with the crisp cucumbers, salty feta, and sweet juicy watermelon. Really quick and great for 

Orange and Vanilla Creamsicles

Orange and Vanilla Creamsicles

Just like the creamsicles as a kid, but I layered these!! Fresh squeezed orange juice with vanilla extract, orange blossom water just to enhance the orange, and then a vanilla whipped cream, all layered and frozen together! They are so creamy and delicious on a