Tortellini Pasta Salad is probably my favorite pasta salad. There’s something about big fluffy cheese tortellini in the salad that makes it so delicious and substantial. This lemon vinaigrette with chopped fresh rosemary is also deliciuos. Perfect for lunch or for dinner on a hot…

I find myself at the peak of tomato season, looking for ways to use them and store them. I love drying cherry tomatoes. These little beauties pack a flavorful punch. Add them to your next pasta or salad. They only need to be cut in…

My daughter and I make some type of pasta or bean salad almost every week. It’s good to have in the refrigerator, ready to eat for lunch, especially on busy days. This Garden Pasta and Bean Salad is a combination of both a pasta and…

Chicken Parmigiana is crispy breaded and fried chicken breast, covered in Fresh Tomato Marinara. It is topped with both parmigiana and provolone cheeses. You’ll be coming back to this recipe over and over again. It really is that good.   What you need   Boneless,…

Sometimes life gives you lemons. But not today. Today life is giving me tomatoes! Lots and lots of summer tomatoes. Very large Big Beef and Better Boys. Romas and beautiful red grape tomatoes. And my favorite, Sun Sugar Orange cherry tomatoes, the sweetest tomatoes ever!…

Margherita Pizza is the most basic pizza and also the very best. You can’t argue with the simplicity or flavor of this favorite! Our garden is just full of vine ripe tomatoes and our basil plants are large and bushy. Magherita Pizza is just what…

Make your own Pizza Dough! It’s easy, economical and delicious! Pizza Dough can be made in advance so it’s ready when you want to make pizza. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for 3 months. Thaw frozen…

BLT Salad is the easiest and best tasting salad ever. If you love a good BLT sandwich, you’ll love this salad.   What you need   Romaine lettuce Cherry tomatoes Bacon Eggs Avocado Homemade Ranch Dressing   How to make a BLT Salad   Start…

Homemade Ranch Dressing is so easy to make and so much better when you make it yourself. Plus you can customize your recipe to include what you like and leave out what you don’t. Everyone loves buttermilk ranch, but for some reason, my family likes…