Courtney Monigold is a self-taught, self-proclaimed foodie. Her belief is if you start with good ingredients, your outcome is always good food. Her goal in life is to someday write a cookbook. Contact her at E-mail her.
Nothing is more American that an apple pie.So for your '4th of July' party, get out your flag, your red white and blue and bake this pie. It’s easy.All you have to do is peel the...
July is a great month for Michigan gardeners’. This is when the fruit of your labor really begin to ripen and you finally get to reap the benefits.If you have found yourself with way too many tomatoes mid...
Summer has officially arrived and that means firing up the grill for a barbeque.If you are looking for a new way to impress your party guests, how about trying a Kobe beef burger--- stuffed with cheese. These burgers are...
Sometimes the thought of eating ‘plain old’ vegetables just isn’t appealing. That’s when you know it’s time to really change it up.Take a look at this plate of beans turned into...
I spent part of May touring northern Italy. One of my favorite appetizers was a caprese salad: fresh tomatoes, fresh buffalo mozzarella so soft it melted in your mouth, all topped with basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.In Italy...
Have you ever wanted to go to Hawaii? Have a Hawaiian luau in your backyard.This is the perfect summer dinner, coconut macadamia crusted halibut paired up with tart and tangy mango salsa.It’s easy to prepare and...
If you enjoyed the Macadamia Crusted Chicken I shared with you last week, you are going to love it’s partner in crime --- a mixed green salad with fresh blueberries, roasted almonds and a tangy goat cheese vinaigrette.The...
Towards the end of summer, ambitious gardeners find themselves left with more zucchini than they know what to do with. Instead of throwing away those valuable assets, why not use the zucchini for baked goods? Before my zucchini bites the...
Photo by: Courtney Monigold, Salmon with Butter Lettuce Pesto
Fish should be on your weekly meal rotation! It’s light, it’s good for you, and in the summer, it’s easy to find quality fish...
Finding new and improved chicken recipes can be a daunting task. Who wants the same old tired chicken every week?There is so much you can do with chicken, the possibilities are endless!I don’t know about you...