Leave it to the Italians to have beautiful words for even the most unglamorous of concepts. “Stracciatellaâ€

Apple picking is almost synonymous with fall in Midwestern America. What’s October without a good trip to th

Summer has officially come and gone, and our garden has left us with a tangle of vines and a pile of unripe to

For a non-spicy version, use mild salsa and only a tiny pinch of the chipotle powder (or omit altogether). The

The recipe below makes light, fluffy millet. You also can make a creamier version (with a mashed-potato like t

Apples are all over at the Broad Ripple Farmer’s Market here in Indy, and we couldn’t be happier to have b

For any leftovers, reheat and add a bit more olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and kosher salt and pepper to taste.

The original recipe called for raw cacao powder which wasn’t easily accessible to us, so we substituted

No summer is complete without a good bean salad. It’s actually one of the first things I learned to make whe

So you’ve probably heard of tomatoes and basil or olive oil and vinegar as winning food combinations. But bl

There are several methods of cooking eggplant; we found that broiling was very easy and quick. Sautéing

Summer is starting to make us lazy. We’re doing everything we can to avoid cooking. In fact, we’re startin

It’s high summer, and we can’t get enough of the produce that’s flooding the markets – and our garden!

Summer demands simple recipes. Preferably those that don’t require firing up the oven or sweating over the s

You can use zucchini of any size; some larger zucchini or squash tend to get very seedy in the middle, so you

Ahh, tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella – the classic combination never gets old!  It’s funny to believe tha

Growing up, it was always a treat when tacos were on the dinner menu. Seems like most kids can’t get enough

I used to think the magic of tacos was only possible through that good old premade seasoning packet. You know,

Our new charcoal grill has been the source of much inspiration this summer, from bean burgers to Spanish fare

Mushrooms seem to be one of those divisive foods that inspire passionate debate. The haters usually have a lau

After weeks of watching our garden expectantly, our green beans are finally here!  We jumped at the first opp

Paella is one of our most special meals. I instantly fell in love with this traditional Spanish dish while stu

The Italians have it down right. Strawberries with balsamic vinegar is a classic recipe from a region in North

Grilled Barbeque Onion and Smoked Gouda Quesadillas Author: a Couple Cooks Serves: 4 Ingredients 3 tablespoons

As flexitarians, you might think we’d use less of a grill in the summer than those with a meat-centric diet.

Last Pizza Friday we had a special treat – a real Italian to help us cook! Our friend Gabriele introduced us

All winter and spring we’ve been salivating over the recipes in The Herbal Kitchen, a gift from my sister wr

When it comes to home-grown produce, bean sprouts are about the fastest and easiest thing there is. Our recent

Bean sprouts – home gardening at its simplest! Take a few dried beans, add a little water, wait a while, and

I enjoy something sweet after a meal, but generally when we’re entertaining, the simpler the better!  So wh

Looking for something to dip in that roasted tomato salsa? When I saw this recipe on my friend’s blog, I kne

We eat salsa on just about anything, from more traditional Mexican fare to our (in)famous clean-out-the-fridge

We’ve been loving our first garden produce of the season – first on toast, and now on salad!  Radishes an

The week marked an exciting event – our first garden produce of the year!  Radishes are overachievers when

We love any excuse for a Mexican-inspired meal, and with Cinco de Mayo around the corner, it was the perfect t

It was only recently that we were introduced to puttanesca, a spicy Italian sauce with a somewhat dubious name