We throw this in the slow cooker when we are super busy but need a filling meal at the end of the day. The meatballs are super tender and the sauce is flavorful, chunky and loose. I use a mix of fresh herbs from the garden when available and dried herbs during the winter. I typically use fire-roasted tomatoes, but you can use crushed tomatoes as well.
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Scallops with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives & Capers
Tomato season is coming to a close. The cherry tomatoes are the last plants still producing in our Garden. I love to use cherry tomatoes in a fresh sauce, bringing out their sweetness.
One last hurrah before garden clean up commences….
Garden Orzo with Shrimp
Healthy and fancy on a weeknight? This jewel toned, garden fresh pasta comes together in 30 minutes and uses only one pan! Ingredients: 1 Box Orzo Pasta 12 oz Lg Raw Shrimp, shelled and deveined 3 C Water 1 1/2 C Cherry Tomatoes, halved 1/2 C Feta Cheese, crumbled 1/4 C White Wine 4 Tbsp…
Tomato Tart with a Black Pepper, Cheddar Crust
What could be better than fresh basil, bacon and tomatoes? A BBT if you will… just a different presentation. I like using a variety of colors and types of heirloom tomatoes from our garden. Don’t be afraid of making a tart crust. If you don’t have a tart pan, then you can also make this…
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