Here's how to make pasta sauce from fresh tomatoes in a simple way that yields a deliciously, flavorful sauce. Fresh summer tomatoes are the best, but their juiciness can be difficult to turn into a thick, rich sauce. I'll show you step-by-step how to create a fresh pasta sauce. If possible, use freshly picked tomatoes …
Summer
You're going to love this roasted patty pan squash recipe! Roasting this summer squash with parmesan is the best way to make this delicious summer vegetable. It's the perfect side dish. Most summer squash is better sauteed since it doesn't stand up well to roasting. But a patty pan is a sturdier summer squash with …
This fantastic cantaloupe quick bread is easy to pull together. It's a moist, delicious loaf of bread. You may be wondering how you actually make bread with cantaloupe, but it's surprisingly simple! All you need to do is grate the cantaloupe with a cheese grater. This is one of the best recipes for cantaloupe and …
This heirloom tomato salad recipe is summer in a bowl! It's a fantastic side salad or light lunch. This recipe is similar to a Caprese salad in that it pairs tomatoes with mozzarella and basil, but adds some delicious fresh summer stone fruit. Make this salad in the summer months when tomatoes, peaches, and nectarines …
This fresh Italian tomato salad recipe (Insalata di Pomodori) is a simple, easy summer side dish. It's perfect for a BBQ or picnic and absolutely bursting with fresh flavors. You'll love the combination of fresh ingredients - including ripe tomatoes and aromatic herbs in this marinated tomato salad. This salad is naturally vegan, vegetarian, and …
This delicious tangy sour cherry crisp is a fantastic dessert recipe. It's not overly sweet but highlights the natural sweet and sour flavors of the sour cherries. Sour cherries are a wonderful summer fruit that's only available for a short time. Most people find them a little too sour to eat on their own, but …
These delicious Asian-style green beans are going to be your new favorite side dish! They're a fantastic way to cook fresh green beans that not only highlights the natural flavors but adds a zesty kick. This simple side dish is very easy to make and ready in just a few minutes. It's as good as …
This simple sautéed yellow squash recipe allows the crisp, fresh flavors of the squash to shine. The mildly sweet, nutty flavors of the squash are deepened over the heat. It's topped with fresh herbs, garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice for maximum flavor. This recipe is great whenever you can find summer squash, but the …
This healthier raspberry cake recipe is absolutely bursting with fresh raspberries! You'll use 2 pints of raspberries to top the cake - making for a beautiful and fruit-forward dessert. While this cake is still a dessert, it's lightened up with a lower amount of sugar and butter than similar cakes. I think you are going …
These edible flower ice cubes are the prettiest addition to a cocktail, sparkling water, a sangria, or punch! They're so easy to make and add a lot of visual interest to a drink. How to Use Floral Ice Cubes Making ice cubes with flowers is a great way to preserve extra edible flowers you have …