Authentic Italian Bruschetta
This authentic Italian bruschetta is simple, but elegant. Don’t think about using grocery-store tomatoes. Grow your own or get them from your local farmer’s market.
Chicken Piccata Recipe
Chicken piccata is a classic Italian-inspired dish made with tender chicken cutlets smothered in a bright, buttery lemon sauce with capers. It’s savory, tangy, and elegant while still feeling comforting and hearty.
June Strawberry Lemonade
This recipe feels like summer in a glass. Fresh strawberries, bright lemons, fragrant herbs, and delicate edible flowers come together to create something both beautiful and refreshing. Bruschetta is the perfect balance of bright, fresh, and rustic flavors. The juicy tomatoes bring a natural sweetness and freshness, while the basil adds a soft, peppery herb flavor that tastes like summer.
Red, White & Blue Spinach Salad
This salad is perfect for summer gatherings, garden lunches, and warm evenings on the porch. The sweet berries, creamy feta, and delicate borage blossoms make every bite feel like a celebration of the season.
Summer Caprese Skewers
These skewers are bright, creamy, tangy, and herbaceous all at once. The sweet tomatoes pair beautifully with the soft mozzarella, while fresh basil adds a garden-fresh flavor that makes every bite taste light and summery. The balsamic glaze brings a rich sweetness that ties everything together perfectly.
Aunt Steph’s Chicken Salad
This celery-free chicken salad is creamy, savory, and lightly sweet. The shallot adds gentle flavor without overpowering the dish, while grapes bring little bursts of sweetness that balance the richness. It’s cozy, rustic, and the kind of recipe that feels right at home at family lunches, potlucks, and summer picnics.