I Sapori D' Estate… The Flavors Of Summer…

Fresh, icy cold Fruit, Salads, Fresh Picked Tomatos and Herbs, Cedar Plank Salmon on The Grill...

Antipasto di Torta di Pere e Ricotta... Pear & Ricotta Appetizer Tart...

I always like to use Seasonal ingredients in my cooking. With Fall in the air,  Pears are an obvious choice,  and one of my favorite  Fall Fruits.  I sauteed the Pear Halves in a little Butter and Rosemary...

 I make fresh Ricotta several times a week and had a little left over,   which was perfect,  because it was a little firmer than if I had just made it.  I made a small tart shell from purchased Puff Pastry,   filled the Pastry with the Ricotta which I mixed with a little honey,  and topped with the Sauteed Pears...

Then I topped it all off  with a few Candied Walnuts which I had made the day before.  I baked the Tart for about 15 minutes...

Jim said it was one of his Favorite  Appetizers...

Fruit, Nuts, Cheese, classic combination...  Seriously Delicious...

Crostata di More e Mirtilli... Blackberry & Blueberry Pie...

Blackberries and blueberries are so beautiful and delicious... and made into pie,  with a buttery homemade crust makes them even better...