allisonmartinholt

Locally grown baked, stuffed, artichokes! Stuffed with sweet cherry tomatoes, some rustic country bread, basil, olive oil, and Parmigiano Reggiano. They make a delicious starter to a late summer dinner. Serves 4-6

Serves 2-4

This salad celebrates some of summer’s finest ingredients.  Serve it with grilled meat for an overall delicious meal.Serves 4-6

Fresh thyme and rosemary add a delicious flavor to the ricotta and brings the chicken to another level in this dish.  Local summer squash and cherry tomatoes cooked with dill combine well with the chicken for on overall tasty and wonderful meal.Serves 4

Basil adds a fresh flavor and color to this sweet apricot granita.Serves 4

I made this salad after finding fresh cactus (nopales) from a wonderful vendor at my local farmers’ market. Cooked cactus, which has a similar flavor to asparagus, combines well with the sweet tomatoes, avocado, and red spring onion in this salad.Serves 4-6

This is a wonderful salad to make for a casual dinner in the open air. It goes perfectly with grilled chicken.Serves 4-6

Clover honey and fresh thyme gives this simple granita a nice sweet and savory flavor.  It is a delicious way to enjoy nectarines when they are in season.Serves 4

Italian oregano adds a nice flavor to the avocado and tomato in this dish.  Enjoy it as a starter with spring peas on the side or with a bowl of cherries for a sweet ending to a late spring lunch.Serves 1-2

This recipe is fun to prepare outside on a sunny spring afternoon. The guacamole has a chunky consistency and is great served as a dip, spread on a slice of toasted rustic bread, or as a topping. Makes Approximately 2 cups