Roasted Tomato Soup

Roasted Tomato Soup

IT’S TOMATO SEASON And just in case you don’t believe me – take a look at my counter!! I love tomatoes and at this point I am still enjoying them and all of their bounty (from our garden & the CSA) – so I am …

Tomatillo Salsa

Tomatillo Salsa

Just the other day I was wishing that I had some Tomatillos because I was craving a green salsa! That day just happened to be a Friday and I was getting ready to go over to our CSA. Lo & Behold we got a pound …

Zucchini Baba Ganoush

Zucchini Baba Ganoush

Baba Ganoush is a traditional Mid Eastern dish – similar to Hummus, only instead of being made with Chick Peas – you make it with Eggplant. BUT – cooking is all about being creative, so when life hands you Zucchini you get creative like Hannah …

Chocolate (Mocha) Ice Cream Cake

Chocolate (Mocha) Ice Cream Cake

Dad’s birthday is reason enough to celebrate – but we have another reason to celebrate here at Teacher by Day – Chef by Night! One year ago: August 17, 2010 I posted my very first blog post. I have come so far in this year… taking the plunge getting pictures posted on FoodGawker, gaining readers, being willing to experiment more, and the list goes on.

Zucchini, Eggplant, & Tomato Casserole

Zucchini, Eggplant, & Tomato Casserole

WARNING: You house will smell AWESOME while this is cooking, so you will be hungry while this bakes

Chilled Cucumber Soup

Chilled Cucumber Soup

I’ve said it before & I’ll say it again: NOW is the Season of Garden Fresh Veggies! If you have a garden I’m sure your are rolling in it’s bounty and if you are shopping for your produce than I am sure that you love …