Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen

Summer

Farro Salad with Peas, Limas, and Tomatoes

Farro Salad with Peas, Limas, and Tomatoes

Salads that combine something old with something new are fun to explore, especially in the summertime. In this case, the something old is farro, a grain in the wheat family that dates back to Etruscan times. When cooked, farro takes on a nutty flavor along–Read more

Cherry Chocolate Brownies

Cherry Chocolate Brownies

Brownies are a classic picnic dessert. They’re casual, chocolate-y, easy to transport and share, and maybe a tad decadent. When two types of cherries and some chocolate chips get added to the batter, they rise to another level of summer bliss. Cherry chocolate brownies are–Read more

Palisade Peach Upside-Down Cake

Palisade Peach Upside-Down Cake

August is peak peach season in Colorado. Every year I am elated when the beautiful, blushing fruit appears at the markets. Palisade peaches are not just a feast for the eyes; their intoxicating aroma and sun-kissed flavor make them into fuzzy summer treasures. So I–Read more

Shrimp and Summer Squash Dressing

Shrimp and Summer Squash Dressing

July is prime time for summer squash and a welcome season for lighter dinner fare. This yellow squash and shrimp dressing is as colorful as a flower garden and offers great contrasts in flavors: just-tender squash rounds, firm flavorful shrimp, and a bit of crunchy–Read more

Summer Rice Salad

Summer Rice Salad

Now that grilling season is open, I’m always looking for easy sides that can complement our meals. I want dishes that add to the festivities. This rice salad fits those categories.  It is colorful and flavorful, a great companion for meats or vegetables that are–Read more

Summer Cherry and Blueberry Cake

Summer Cherry and Blueberry Cake

Fresh cherries and blueberries have been abundant at the market lately, sure signs that summer and its celebrations are upon us. Recently, we have fallen for a summery cake that is golden yellow and brimming with fresh fruit. Featuring a batter rich in notes of–Read more