A simple summer supper born from what was already in the kitchen. Roasted Campari tomatoes, onion and garlic meet leftover whipped goat cheese to create a creamy, wonderfully easy sauce for pasta—because sometimes what remains from one meal becomes the beginning of another.
Bianca’s Tomato Confit Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese | The Gilded Table Revisited
Slow-roasted tomatoes, creamy whipped goat cheese, crisp crostini, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze come together in this simple Tomato Confit Crostini—a beautiful summer appetizer made for easy entertaining.
Zucchini Ribbon Salad | The Gilded Table Revisited
Some recipes are worth gathering around more than once. This refreshed Zucchini Ribbon Salad combines delicate ribbons of fresh zucchini with lemon vinaigrette, Parmesan, toasted almonds, herbs, and crisp breadcrumbs for an elegant summer side perfect for warm afternoons.
Tomatoes Gervais | A Classic French Luncheon for Summer Tables
Inspired by Le Cordon Bleu Summer Cookery (1971), Tomatoes Gervais is a timeless French luncheon recipe featuring ripe summer tomatoes filled with a delicate herb cheese. A simple, elegant dish perfect for warm afternoons, picnics, and leisurely lunches.
Stuffed Provençal Tomatoes
Ripe summer tomatoes filled with buttery herb crumbs, baked until tender, and served as part of a simple summer supper. In this edition of The Inner Kitchen, we're making Stuffed Provençal Tomatoes inspired by the quiet pleasure of seasonal cooking and making something good from what we already have on hand.
Cheese-Stuffed Peppers | From the Wartime Kitchen Shelf
A simple vintage recipe from a Canadian cheese booklet published during the 1920s. These Peppers Stuffed with Cheese reflect a practical style of home cooking that carried families through changing times, reminding us that simple ingredients often make memorable meals.
BUTTERED GREEN BEANS with LEMON ZEST
Tender green beans finished simply with butter, black pepper, and bright lemon zest. A quiet, clarifying side dish that brings balance to richer February plates.
PASTA WITH SHALLOTS, CREAM & BLACK PEPPER
Silken pasta wrapped in a gentle cream sauce with softened shallots and freshly cracked black pepper. An understated February dish that lingers softly, long after the last bite.
BAKED CAMEMBERT with GARLIC & THYME
A warm, molten wheel of Camembert baked with garlic and thyme — meant for tearing bread, dipping generously, and lingering at the table. A February appetizer designed for candlelit evenings and shared plates.
WHIPPED RICOTTA WITH HONEY
Silky whipped ricotta finished with honey, lemon zest, and cracked black pepper — an understated appetizer meant for warm bread, shared plates, and lingering winter evenings.


