Moist Banana Zucchini Bread with Walnuts
Three summers ago, I found myself standing in a community garden, completely overwhelmed by zucchini. My neighbor, a quiet woman named Rosa who always wore … Read more
Best Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce for Freezing
Honestly, this sauce is a revelation. I mean, we have all bought those jars of mediocre tomato sauce from the store, right? The ones that … Read more
Easy Creamy Cucumber Salad with Dill & Sour Cream
There used to be a tiny, unassuming deli tucked between a dry cleaner and a vintage shop on the corner of Elm and 4th that … Read more
Best Easy Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups with Ricotta
The neighborhood potluck was in four hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing their signature dishes—Maria’s famous lasagna that takes two days … Read more
Easy Freezer Corn on the Cob Without Blanching
I was standing in my neighbor Carol’s driveway last August, helping her unload a ridiculous amount of corn from the back of her minivan. Like, … Read more
Easy Small-Batch Peach Freezer Jam (Best No-Pectin Recipe)
It was 11:47 PM on a random Thursday in July, and I was staring at a cardboard box of peaches my neighbor had dropped off … Read more
Fresh Marinated Cherry Tomato Salad with Feta – Easy Summer Recipe
This was supposed to be a quick pasta sauce. I had a pint of cherry tomatoes sitting on the counter, a block of feta in … Read more
Best Easy Sweet & Salty Fig Prosciutto Flatbread with Honey Drizzle
My neighbor, a retired architect named Leo, asked me why I couldn’t just put figs and prosciutto on a flatbread and call it dinner. I … Read more
24-Hour Refrigerator Dill Pickles: Easy Homemade Recipe
I wasn’t expecting pickling advice from my accountant, but there I was, knee-deep in tax paperwork, listening to Mrs. Patterson describe exactly how to make … Read more
Easy Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp Recipe
I was standing in the grocery store parking lot last Tuesday, fumbling for my keys, when the smell hit me. Someone was grilling nearby — … Read more