Blackberry Pie

One of the treasures of summer was going out into the country with my dad to collect the little clusters of black gold. We would take the berries home, wash them well, and freeze them for use all year round. My favorite application for blackberries is in pie. Blackberries tend to get runny, so to thicken the pie, add tapioca. Unfortunately, for this round of cooking, I forgot to get the tapioca at the store. Even if your pie turns out extra juicy, it's great over ice cream!

Stuffed Zucchini Casserole

At the Farmer's Markets and in the gardens, the zucchinis are getting HUGE. I bought this particular one and decided to tackle the Italian-American favorite, Stuffed Zucchini. I seem to have very little time these days to cook and it seems we eat out more than eating at home. So, I am attempting to write and find recipes that are simple and don't generate a ton of dishes. Casseroles accomplish this quite well, and they become wonderful lunches for the next day.