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 

Cucumber Boat Appetizer

Cucumber Boat Appetizer

This is the season of carefree entertaining and although I love me some roasted veggies (the house smells awesome from roasted veggies right now – look forward to those posts in the coming days & weeks) we don’t always want/need to heat up the house! This recipe easily serves 1 or 2 as an appetizer, but is obviously very easy to adapt for more. Just count (about) a whole cucumber person as you adapt this for your next gathering.