Monthly Archives: July 2012

Peach-cherry-almond crisp

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Rivertree kitchen

The peach is such a decadent fruit: flagrantly colored as a summer sunset and perfumy-sweet, the perfect peach drips juices as you bite into its tender flesh. The peach is a joy all on its own, but it makes friends … Continue reading →

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Tomato-pesto grilled cheese

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Rivertree kitchen

  A fast lunch with summer’s bounty: just-picked tomatoes and homemade pesto. I grew up eating grilled cheese and tomato sandwiches. Luke is a huge pesto fan; his go-to snack or quick lunch is grilled cheese with pesto-slathered bread. The … Continue reading →

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Spicy chicken lettuce wraps

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Rivertree kitchen

Did I mention we have air conditioning now? I guess I didn’t need to; I’m sure everyone heard our sighs of relief from many miles away. Our new air conditioner is not lowering the temperature to arctic levels, thank goodness. … Continue reading →

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Turkey meatballs with parmesan

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Rivertree kitchen

Tom loves meatballs. I’m not a fan of ground beef. But when we work together, beautiful things happen. Beautiful things like these orbs of deliciousness you see above. You might expect meatballs made with turkey to be bland and dry, … Continue reading →

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