SOUNDING MY BARBARIC GULP!: Favorite Summer Recipes

It finally feels like summer here in the midwestern United States...hot and sticky. I think I'm going to have to turn on the AC soon. Like now.

Of course, my appetite has changed with the weather. Instead of comforting pastas, soups, and casseroles, I crave crisp salads and lots of fresh veggies. So, I'll be eating a lot of these kinds of things over the next few months...

APPETIZERS & SNACKS:

Fava Bean Crostini

Fava Bean Salad with Fennel & Mint

Fourth of July Feast: Pickled shrimp, cheddar ale spread, & red velvet cupcakes with blueberries

Sour Dill & Rosemary Garlic Pickles

Spicy Pickled Carrots (aka Firecrackers)

FRESH VEGETABLES:

Beet Ravioli with Poppy Seed Butter

Eggplant Gratin
Fried Morel Mushrooms

Ramp Tart

Roasted Radishes

Tomato Basil Pie