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A cozy early-autumn slow-cooker chowder with roasted corn, pumpkin, smoky bacon, thyme and cheddar. A little morning prep, a long gentle simmer, and supper is nearly ready when you come home. 🍂🥘
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.
Garden Stuffed Zucchini brings together summer's freshest flavors in one comforting meal. Tender zucchini are filled with a savory mixture of ground turkey, herbs, tomatoes, mozzarella, and Parmesan, then baked until golden. A simple seasonal supper celebrating the garden, one delicious bite at a time.
Celebrate peach season with this French-inspired dessert featuring juicy peaches, a creamy filling, and a flaky pastry shell finished with a glossy apricot glaze. Perfect for warm afternoons and leisurely summer gatherings.
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.
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.
Delicate sweet cherries, buttery pastry, and a classic French frangipane filling come together in this elegant summer tart inspired by Le Cordon Bleu Summer Cookery. Perfect for afternoon tea, garden gatherings, or a quiet moment with a cup of coffee.
There is something deeply comforting about seeing jars quietly lined up on a pantry shelf. In Pantry Journal No. 001, we're preserving summer with homemade American dill pickles and colorful pickled peppers while celebrating the quiet joys of seasonal homemaking, one jar at a time.
Leftover roast lamb finds new life in this hearty Summer Lamb & White Bean Salad. Filled with pantry staples, fresh vegetables, and a simple herbed vinaigrette, it's a practical summer supper inspired by the quiet art of making something good from what you have. Part of The Inner Kitchen series at Life in Bianca's Kitchen.
Inspired by the timeless traditions of French country cooking, this simple summer supper pairs tender roasted leg of lamb with white beans simmered in homemade stock, sweet carrots, and warm pan juices. A practical meal meant to be enjoyed today and remembered again tomorrow.
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