I really like Melissa d’Arabian. She has great dinner ideas for people with limited budgets (like me), that appeal to everyone. Her recipes are well tested by her three adorable daughters and a sexy French husband — all who must bring different criteria to the table. So, when I came across her recipe for a black bean burger, I decided to give it a try. She did not disappoint me. This is a delicious burger. “¡Olé!” Continue reading “Black Bean “Nacho” Burgers”
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Zucchini Patties
There is so much beauty in the garden! But only a gardener knows that, to find the magick that grows within, you have to have the courage to pause and reach deep inside.
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May and June have brought glorious weather to the garden, with clear skies and moderate temperatures, resulting in rapid growth in my new raised beds. Rich, well-drained soil is so important!
This photo shows the obelisk that my wonderful husband made me,
Fried Zucchini with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Happy Father’s Day!
Garlic Crusted Salmon with Zucchini
This is a family favorite! We do eat this often, as it uses so few ingredients, normally just zucchini, red pepper and white onion, which we normally have on hand. We also keep chardonnay in the fridge (we are red wine drinkers, usually only cook with white) and I have a pantry stocked with salsa from last year’s garden. I had some leftover vegetables — red and green peppers and broccoli — that we had served as crudites at a gathering, so I decided to use them in this dish. Delicious! Continue reading “Garlic Crusted Salmon with Zucchini”