Pumpkin Tomato Bisque + Grilled Cheese Croutons 

Y'all! I have a soup recipe for you that you're going to LOVE! This soup is so darn good! I have made it twice in a week because my family loved it so much! Plus, its soup season! We eat lots of soup in months of October and November! This soup is rich and creamy … Continue reading Pumpkin Tomato Bisque + Grilled Cheese Croutons 

Spicy Italian Pumpkin Seeds 

This year my little man brought me home a pumpkin plant he had planted and grew from seed at preschool. So naturally we planted in the garden together. I wasn't sure what it would do because I had never grown pumpkins before. Believe it or not that boy harvested his 1st pumpkin in July!! 👏🏻 … Continue reading Spicy Italian Pumpkin Seeds 

Fried Eggplant Stacks 

I usually try not to fry my veggies but every once in a while it's a nice treat! This recipe is simple garden deliciousness!! Fried eggplant, fresh tomato slices, fresh mozzarella cheese stacked up and top with fresh basil! YUM! Ingredients:  2 small eggplant sliced or 1 large fresh mozzarella 2 fresh tomatoes sliced 1/4 … Continue reading Fried Eggplant Stacks 

 Honey Peach Scones + Basil Glaze & Tips on making the perfect Scone

We had lots of peaches to be used after I took the boys peach picking! The majority of them we ate in the raw! They were sweet and juicy! Just how a summer peach should taste! I knew we wouldn't be able to finish them all so with my love for scones I had planned … Continue reading  Honey Peach Scones + Basil Glaze & Tips on making the perfect Scone

Grilled Salmon + Basil Peach Cucumber Salsa 

There is a story behind every recipe! Don't you think? I like to think so! So naturally with that starting statement I am going to give you my story behind this recipe!One of my favorite things to do in the summer and fall months is to take my children to the orchards of NC for … Continue reading Grilled Salmon + Basil Peach Cucumber Salsa 

Coconut Shrimp Tacos with Mango Jalapeño Slaw + Boozy Basil Cream Sauce 

These y'all are easy, delicious and a fun way to change-up the menu! I mean look at all those colors! Who cares if it is not taco Tuesday! Regardless the day I will eat tacos! With lots of jalapeños and basil coming out of the garden I knew I wanted to make a Mexican dish … Continue reading Coconut Shrimp Tacos with Mango Jalapeño Slaw + Boozy Basil Cream Sauce 

Creamy Lemon Herb Orzo 

This lemon herb orzo is the perfect side dish with any meal! It's great for a BBQ, a potluck, or even served with a yummy sandwich. This recipe is herbalicious! Yes, I just said that! I came up with this recipe in June when my herbs started showing up in the garden and I have … Continue reading Creamy Lemon Herb Orzo 

Coconut Thai Basil Shrimp Stir Fry 

It's almost the weekend! I feel like this is a perfect recipe for a Friday or Saturday night in. Who needs take out when you can make a healthy savory dish like this! OKAY we all need take out once in a while! When Kris and I lived in Michigan we ate Thai food on … Continue reading Coconut Thai Basil Shrimp Stir Fry 

Pesto 

It's mid July and by this time of  year my herb garden is usually in full force! Sometimes leaving me with question of what to do with all the delectable herbs?   One of my favorite things to do with my abundance of aromatic herbs is make fresh pesto. Its easy, quick and brings an earthy … Continue reading Pesto