Lemon Buttermilk Sorbet Lemon buttermilk sorbet?  Yes please!  The first time I tasted this, I was hooked!  It’s not too sweet, not too tart…just right and very refreshing.  Try it with a topping of fresh, sweetened strawberries or blueberries. Ingredients   –  2 c. sugar   –  1/2 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice   –  2 t. grated lemon zest   –  4 c....

Bruschetta Bruschetta is a recipe that represents summer for me.  Getting to use fresh basil, tomatoes and green onions from my own garden make this a special culinary event in our family.  Make a small batch the first time, but realize that it can be double and tripled for bigger gatherings. BUON APPETITIO! Ingredients   –  1 loaf French bread, sliced in 1/2 inch thick slices   –  Toast at 350°...

Greek Pasta Salad Greek pasta salad has a tangy and fresh taste.  Perfect for picnics or potlucks or just because! Ingredients   –  1 16 oz. bag pasta (mostaccolli, raditatore, macaroni, etc.) cooked, drained and cooled   –  1 can black olives, drained   –  1 small jar green olives, drained   –  5-6 medium tomatoes, diced   –  6 green onions – chopped (both...

Muffins, the Healthy Recipe Muffin – yummy!  These are a good way to get a quick start on your morning without having to spend too much time in the kitchen.  This recipe allows you to make healthy additions to each batch.  Try changing out the different grains and adding fresh, dried or frozen fruit to the recipe.  They stay fresh in the refrigerator or freezer, and are a good pick me up with a glass of iced tea while doing...

Chocolate Cake in a Mug   –  4 T. flour   –  4 T. granulated sugar   –  2 T. cocoa   –  1 egg   –  3 T. milk   –  3 T. oil   –  1/2 t. vanilla Combine ingredients in a microwave safe coffee mug (standard size) and cook for 3 minutes on 1000 watts in microwave. Originally posted February 2009 Join The Garden Club, It's Easy & Free!...