Have you tried farro? In a world of quinoa this and quinoa that, I thought it was time to shine a little light on one of my favorite grains. Farro. Farro is an ancient grain that has been around for centuries and has even been found in … [Read more...]
Sweet Cherry Crisp with Almond-Crumb Topping
Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of summer so why not take your grill out for one last whirl? Would you believe me if I told you that you don't even have to turn on the oven to make this Fresh Sweet Cherry Crisp with Almond-Crumb Topping? … [Read more...]
Watercress Salad with Fresh Herb Vinaigrette
Have you tried watercress? It’s Mother Nature’s version of a natural, good tasting multivitamin! According to Watercress.com — and by the way, do all vegetables have their own website?!? — watercress is the most ancient of the green vegetables and … [Read more...]
Asparagus, Leek, and Sun-Dried Tomato Quiche with Herbed Olive Oil Crust
I love a good brunch and I was excited when my friends at Colavita asked me to whip up something special for a Fresh From The Garden spring brunch! Just like spring, the humble egg has long been associated with rebirth and renewal — the circle of … [Read more...]
Red Velvet-Almond Cake Ball Truffles
In my opinion, no meal is complete without a sweet treat at the end and that’s especially true for Valentine’s Day. When my friends at Colavita asked me to create a special meal for Valentine's Day, I knew it had to be special. I also wanted to … [Read more...]
A Taste of Sicily: Pasta Alla Norma
Eggplants are to Sicily what potatoes are to Ireland. Eggplants, or aubergines, are used in numerous dishes on the island. Whether fried, sautéed, baked, or grilled — each cooking method brings out a different quality in the fruit which, as a … [Read more...]
Old-Fashioned Coca-Cola Cake
My Aunt Beth is cookbook collector like I am. She has just about every Junior League and church cookbook ever published. When I was visiting her recently, I was looking through a few of them and kept seeing recipes for “Coca-Cola Cake.” I vaguely … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Blueberry-Almond Olive Oil Cakes
When I started MisterMartha.com a few months ago, I made a commitment to make it a great place to visit, full of informative content with visually appealing photos. But, it didn’t take me long to realize that it takes a village. There was so much … [Read more...]
