Cool, creamy, and refreshing, this chilled cucumber soup is perfect for warm‑weather lunches, afternoon teas, and light gatherings. It blends fresh cucumber, yogurt, garlic, and lemon into a smooth, elegant dish that chills beautifully and pairs well with sandwiches, salads, scones, and light desserts. A simple, timeless recipe that feels instantly refreshing.
My husband just celebrated his 87th birthday this week and his favorite soup is french onion. So on Saturday I made it for lunch and had enough to freeze 2 more for a later date. This classic soup is great as a main course or side dish. Enjoy,
When you think about summertime, potato salad is one of the side dishes that always comes to mind. It is wonderful with all the grilled and barbequed food we enjoy during the summer. It is also a great salad to serve with a favorite sandwich at lunchtime during those hot summer days. There are so…
Sauteed zucchini is simple and fast to make and full of flavor when picked fresh from the garden. It makes a wonderful side dish for so many menus. Here are the different stages of the zucchini squash that grew in my raised vegetable garden. Enjoy!
I don’t know about you, but I love fresh tomatoes. A fresh vine-ripened tomato doesn’t need a lot of help. Just slice them. Ripe juicy tomatoes with fresh herbs, makes a great summer salad, side dish or in sandwiches. Even if you don’t have a garden, tomatoes from your local grocery store can be flavorful…