Summer Pizza with Figs, Goat Cheese, and Strawberries

 Because I love the summer!

Chorizo and Kale Stuffed Poblano Peppers

So, I found this recipe and I couldn't resist trying it.  It looked so simple yet delicious and different!

I'll post my pictures but send you to the website it came where you can get detailed instructions. The recipe was perfect-I didn't change a thing!  Feel free to check it out: Chorizo and Kale Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Oven Roasted Chicken

Okay, so this one was a BIG experiment!  I wanted delicious, roasted chicken.  But I was feeling lazy.  But not SO lazy that I had to go buy food.  So here’s what I did.

Oyster Mushroom and Leek Gratin

Potato, Leek, Gruyère and Oyster Mushroom Gratin

(serves 4 as a side dish)

Step 1: Grow your mushrooms! 

 I bought a mushroom starter kit at the Santa Cruz Fungus Fair.  Within two weeks, little mushrooms began to grow.   Once they sprouted, the mushrooms began doubling in size each day.  One week later, I had a handful of beautiful oyster mushrooms, ready to be consumed.