Artichoke Ravioli with Spinach, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, and Squash

This recipe is the perfect way to use up the summer vegetables you have on hand. I picked up some delicious artichoke ravioli and tossed them with basil olive oil and sautéed mushrooms, onion, zucchini, yellow squash, grape tomatoes, and garlic. I topped the dish with shredded asiago cheese and fresh basil leaves. This was a delightful dinner that was so delicious! My kids thought it was just

Corn on the Cob with Basil Garlic Butter

My awesome and generous neighbor Jack gave me some freshly picked corn from his garden and I couldn't wait to eat it! I have a ton of fresh basil that needed to be used up so I decided to make a basil garlic butter to spread over the deliciously sweet corn. I boiled the corn for just a few minutes then smeared it with this butter... it was wonderful! Fresh, quick, and simple - you can't beat that

Farmer's Salad

This recipe was given to me by my friend Sharon. It's light, simple to make, and tastes wonderful - it's perfect for the summer!! I love the combination of soft cottage cheese, crunchy vegetables, and dill. I also really like that there is no dressing on this salad...it just doesn't need it. This dish is very versatile - you can use whatever veggies you have on hand. My kids thought it was good

Tomato Salad with Fresh Herbs and a Balsamic Reduction

I found this recipe in the September 2011 issue of Food Network Magazine. I had all the ingredients on hand and knew it would make the perfect side dish to the kebabs I was making for our dinner guests. There is something so delicious about fresh tomatoes with good herbs and a tasty balsamic reduction... perfect summer food! This recipe was light, delicious, and a big hit with the adults and my