Tortilla Soup

Another recipe from my Blendtec cookbook in the quest to use up the last of the garden tomatoes.  I thought I was doing pretty good until Bob brought in another huge bowl yesterday so now I’m right back where I started! 2 Roma tomatoes or 1 beefsteak tomato, quartered 1/2 large carrot 1″ slice red … Continue reading

Tomato Basil Soup

I just love homemade soup and it’s getting to be that time of year.  I made this for lunch today to use up some of the last tomatoes from our garden, it was delicious!  The recipe comes from my Blendtec cookbook that came with my Blendtec blender, I’m sure you could use a regular blender … Continue reading

Pasta with Basil, Tomatoes and Garlic

Dinner last night, trying to take advantage of all the fresh tomatoes and basil from our garden.  The recipe comes from “My Recipes”, easy and yummy! 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/4 pounds (1 quart) small cherry and teardrop tomatoes (I used a … Continue reading

Zucchini, Black Bean and Rice Skillet

Dinner last night, trying to use up some of the produce from our garden and also from my neighbor’s garden, thanks Teresa!  This recipe comes from a website called “Ready Set Eat”.  It was easy and fast to make and Bob loved it!  We were thinking you could use it in a wrap too. 1 … Continue reading

Bowties and Squash with Fresh Basil Pesto

Yummiest dinner last night!  It started off with this homemade pesto recipe from the “Betty Crocker” website and went from there.  I made the pesto with the fresh basil from my garden and then cooked some pasta to put it on and then saw the bowl of squash sitting on the counter so I fried … Continue reading

Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes

“Cooking with Courtney” yesterday, we made this pasta and zucchini bread, both delicious!  This pasta comes from the “All You” website, very easy to make and a really good flavor especially for a pasta without a sauce. 8 plum tomatoes, cored and quartered 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup … Continue reading

Chicken Salad with Mango and Apple

Here’s a quick and easy recipe that you can throw together for a fast lunch or dinner.  It comes from the “My Recipes” website.  I changed it up a bit to make it a little less curry and a little more sweet.  I ate mine on Dave’s Killer Bread while Bob made lettuce wraps with … Continue reading

Greek Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Beans

Dinner after church yesterday, such a good combination of flavors!  The recipe comes from the “Better Homes and Gardens” website.  I will definitely be making it again. 1 (5 – 6 oz) bag fresh baby spinach 1 (15 oz) can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained 4 ounces crumbled Feta cheese 1/4 cup dried tomatoes … Continue reading

Garlicky Angel Hair with Roasted Broccoli

Dinner brought to us last night courtesy of “All You” magazine and the recipe website “My Recipes”.  It was tasty and not difficult to make but my house still smells like garlic this morning! 1 (12 oz) package fresh broccoli florets (I doubled this amount) 6 tablespoons olive oil (I ended up using 7 since … Continue reading