Can you tell I have a peach obsession? Grilled Peach and Mozzarella Salad. You are going to LOVE this one. Do I say that every time I post? Trust me on this one. You have died and gone to (peach) heaven. I love how light and fresh this salad is. Great for those end-of-summer nights… Read More
Salads: Salads with Fruit
Apple, Feta and Spiced Pecan Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
I’ve been making Apple, Feta and Spiced Pecan Salad with Poppyseed Dressing for years and it never, ever disappoints! The ingredients in this salad are found in most grocery stores and the combination of fruit, feta and greens in this salad along with candied spiced pecans is an anytime of the year favorite in our… Read More
Springtime Spinach, Kale and Pasta Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing
Last week, I taught a Spring Cooking Class to two groups of women in my home.We all had a great time learning how to cook, getting to know each other a little better, and of course, finishing the class off with a meal! Everyone loved this Springtime Spinach, Kale and Pasta Salad with Creamy Citrus… Read More
Mango-Peach Tango
Hooray, our plums are finally ripe! I found this recipe for Mango-Peach Tango in the August Southern Living Magazine and thought it would be a perfect way to use up some of our fruit. We served it with Honey Lime Enchiladas. Everyone at dinner agreed- it’s a keeper. Print Mango-Peach Tango Author SouthernLiving Magazine, August… Read More
Fresh Peach and Blackberry Slaw
You know all of those jokes about zucchini showing up on your porch while you are sleeping? At my home, it’s usually peaches, or tomatoes or other various fruits and veggies. The zucchini usually comes via the back fence from my friend Chris, who keeps me in zucchini in the warm summer months. My friend… Read More
Fruit Platter 101
What’s your holiday dinner assignment? A fruit platter? Does your mother in law think you can’t cook? I’m going to show you how to build a beautiful fruit platter. ABK’s Fruit Platter 101 will have you looking like a professional caterer in just a few minutes. Building a fruit platter looks way better than throwing… Read More
Fresh Peach Vinaigrette
Sunday night I threw together a little salad to go with dinner. Spinach, lettuce, grated mozzarella, fresh peaches, pine nuts. I had an extra peach on the counter and decided the peaches in the salad would be delicious topped with a Fresh Peach Vinaigrette. Never made your own dressing? It’s really simple. I like tart… Read More
The Best Cherry Jello
The Best Cherry Jello is exactly what the name states. Claudean’s Cherry Jello is legendary in our home. I really only make one Jello recipe, and this is IT! I know you’re thinking, really, JELLO? In our part of the country, Jello is a staple at most family dinners, church gatherings, funerals, parties, etc. I’m… Read More
Garden Tomato & Fresh Peach Salad
About the Recipe: Found this recipe for Garden Tomato & Fresh Peach Salad in a recent issue of Martha Stewart magazine. It called for heirloom tomatoes, which were not available in my garden on Thursday. Or on any other day, for that matter. I used my little, ordinary, garden tomatoes (go ahead, feel sorry for… Read More
Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad
Summer came a little late here…mid June again this year. Now that it’s late August, tomatoes are finally on! Corn is super sweet. Fresh herbs are plentiful. Do you love- fresh, simple and absolutely delicious? This is it. Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad. Print Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad adapted from Allrecipes.com Ingredients 6 ears… Read More
Watermelon Salad
This Watermelon Salad recipe originated from Wilson Farms in Lexington, Massachusetts. It came by way of my dear friends Brett and Erin Blake. Print Watermelon Salad with Goat Cheese and Fresh Basil Author abountifulkitchen Ingredients 1/2 seedless watermelon cubed 1 log goat cheese 1 bunch basil thinly sliced 1 bunch scallions chopped Instructions Mix… Read More