Dutch babies are pancakes that are baked in skillet with their signature puff or rise while in the oven. Here, the apples add sweetness, crunch and caramel flavor to this traditional pancake. Top them with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of maple syrup. They are best served straight from the oven but…
Author: Judy Matusky
Apple Palm Pies
Who doesn’t love homemade apple pie but making one from scratch might seem daunting. What if I told you you could make a mini, palm-size apple pie that’s easy, just as delicious and lighter and healthier than the original. These cute little crispy packages are full of apple pie flavor are a cinch to make….
Tahini Date Shake
Blending just 4 ingredients: tahini, dates, frozen bananas, and almond milk creates the most luscious, sweet but not too sweet, creamy (but no dairy), delicious anytime treat! Have this shake mid-day, as a quick and easy breakfast or for a healthy, yet rich and creamy, anytime dessert.
Grilled Chicken Dumplings in Fig Leaves
Wow, wow, wow! Using fig leaves as the wrapper to these delicious chicken bundles is a game changer. The fig leaves have a flavor like nothing I’ve ever had. They add a sweet, nutty, slight hint of fig aroma and flavor when grilled. Finding them might be a challenge. I’m lucky enough to have two…
Cinnamon Oat Pancakes with Fresh Fruit Sauce
Light and fluffy and packed with the nutrients of whole oats, these pancakes are easy to whip up over the weekend and freeze for later in the week. Using ripe summer fruit, make a quick fruit syrup for an extra special touch! I used rhubarb from our garden and a touch of strawberry to make…
Lemony Amalfi Pasta
Lemon+Amalfi+Pasta, need I say more! All you have to do is close your eyes while eating this dish and you’re transported to the breathtaking scenery of the Amalfi coast. This pasta uses the zest of 4 lemons and a burst of fresh lemon juice just before serving. Because there a few ingredients, this is a…
Pasta Salad with a Twist
Full admission, whenever I make pasta salad, it’s always “just okay”. Not flavorful enough, too many ingredients, occasionally soggy pasta. Alison Roman nailed it with this updated version of pasta salad using fresh and sundried tomatoes and sauteing a host of flavorful ingredients before tossing them with the warm pasta. This will be a huge…
White Beans with Sage and Fennel
When using fewer ingredients in a recipe, you want to make the most of each ingredient, layering flavors whenever possible. Here, we are using sage in three different ways. Chopped and cooked with the beans, “fried” in oil for a crunchy garnish and the sage infused oil for a flavorful drizzle just before serving. This…
Grilled Shrimp and Zucchini over Pearl Couscous
When you find that perfect recipe that makes entertaining so much easier, you want to share it with everyone! My good friend and colleague, Wendy, introduced me to this dish as she served it at a casual summer dinner party. When she placed it on the table, everyone let out a “WOW”! The presentation is…
Frozen Pineapple and Coconut Whip
You’ll love this 3-ingredient, light and luscious alternative to ice cream as a refreshing summer treat! Serve it as a mid-day snack or a creamy and cooling summer dessert.
Bang Bang Fish Tacos
Fish tacos are a delicious way to add more fish to your diet. I make these tacos all summer long because they are such a light, easy, breezy, laidback meal. Feel free to swap shrimp for the fish and I find that just about any type of fish works in this recipe.
Spiced Chicken with Dates in Lettuce Cups
Ground chicken or turkey gets a knockout punch of flavor from red curry paste, ginger, and garlic and a subtle sweetness from chopped dates. Serve this in lettuce cups or nappa cabbage leaves topped with fresh mint for a light, summer meal. I didn’t have the right type of lettuce for serving in cups so…