Author: teacher-chef

Steamed Artichokes

Steamed Artichokes

I remember eating Artichokes only once in my childhood (the whole steamed kind, not the jar kind, or artichoke hearts, or used as an ingredient, or anything else – but these whole, fresh artichokes where you peel off your leaves and just eat ’em). I 

Peach Salsa

Peach Salsa

Two of of my favorite things about Summer are all of the Fresh Flavors and eating Warm-From-the-Sun Fresh-Picked-Fruit. This Peach Salsa gives you all of that fresh flavor of the fresh-picked fruit but in a dippable form! Last week I shared my Strawberry Salsa (and 

Black Bean Burgers

Black Bean Burgers

Summer is Grilling Season!

Now that Father’s Day is here , many Dads will be spending many a summer evening with a cold beverage in front of a hot grill. Instead of having Dad (or whoever) grill up your “normal burgers” for your next BBQ or July 4th – why not whip up these delicious black bean burgers?

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Strawberry Chocolate Pudding Ice Pops

Strawberry Chocolate Pudding Ice Pops

There’s always room for Jello (Pudding Pops)! Growing up my mom always used her Tupperware Ice Pop Molds to make me fresh Ice-Pops all summer long! When I moved into my own house, mom figured she would not be making many more pops (until at 

Strawberry Salsa

Strawberry Salsa

~ Strawberry Salsa ~ good with tortilla chips or chocolate covered tortilla chips or graham crackers or  sweet chips or apple crisps or spoons Last week I went Strawberry Picking (one of my favorite “school’s out for summer” activities). I picked about 12 pounds (and 

Jalapeno Poppers [in a blanket]

Jalapeno Poppers [in a blanket]

Jalapeno Poppers are delicious. They also happen to be one of not only Rich’s but also his Father’s favorite snacks. Continue reading Jalapeno Poppers [in a blanket]