Chim Chimichurri Pizza

Chim Chimichurri Pizza

Summer isn’t over till the last zucchini or yellow squash has been sliced, shredded, pickled, grilled, stuffed or pulverized. And since we’re all pretty aware that I have done my duty to give us some new ideas in this category (Can we say Chocolate Cherry Zucchini Cake, Corn-berry […]

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Asparagus 101

Asparagus 101

It’s Zippy Tip Tuesday!

Ever since I was a kid, a sure sign of spring would be when Dad brought in bundles of asparagus from the garden and laid them on the kitchen counter. Mom would always prepare them the same way–boiled senseless (sorry Mom!) and covered in cheese sauce. […]

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Sizzling Steaks with Watermelon BBQ Sauce

Grilled Steaks with Watermelon BBQ Sauce

Can you tell I’m finding different ways to use up the vast end-of-summer watermelon supply from Dad’s garden? They and tomatoes are coming out our ears, and I can only make so many “Melon Man” Cocktails (although it’s fun trying)!

And it’s been a busy week. I started […]

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Grill Fish on a Cedar Plank

Cedar Plank Fish

It’s Zippy Tip Tuesday!

Have you ever enjoyed fish grilled on a wooden plank at a restaurant and wished you could get that same smoky taste at home?

I used to think that same thing!

Now I cedar plank a salmon or trout nearly once […]

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