Burrata Pasta

Burrata Pasta

I LOVE cheese. And burrata cheese is FABULOUS. Burrata cheese is actually mozzarella cheese but with milky soft cheese in the middle. It is SO GOOD in a saucy pasta dish because just kind of oozes into the sauce. I use thin spaghetti because I like the way it absorbs...
Zucchini Corn Chowder

Zucchini Corn Chowder

This chowder is the Season Opener to SOUP SEASON! And it’s an absolute WINNER! Seriously. One of my favorite soups EVER. It’s like a harvest soup. All of the wonderful summer vegetables altogether in a pot of goodness. Pull out your soup pot, melt the...
Chicken Carnitas

Chicken Carnitas

I have always LOVED Chicken Carnitas. It was my favorite dish at my favorite Mexican restaurant in Salem, Oregon. Los Dos Hermanos. Their Chicken Carnitas are insanely delicious. At least that was the case 15 years ago. It makes my mouth water to think of them. I...
Fresh Corn Salad

Fresh Corn Salad

It’s impossible to explain how delicious this is. You just have to try it. It is the best of summer and served with grilled chicken, it’s HEAVEN. When I was a kid we always had a big garden and a large plot of corn. In August we would haul in all the corn...