TASTY PEA AND CUCUMBER SALAD¾ c. plain Greek yogurt2 T. white wine vinegar2 T. olive oil¼ t. red pepper flakes or to tasteSalt/black pepper to taste1 (10-oz.) pkg. frozen peas, thawed4 baby cucumbers, sliced¾ c. sliced radishes½ c. chopped dill½…
AMAZING LAYERED MASHED POTATOES3 ¼ lbs. baking potatoes, peeled, chopped and boiled2 large yams, peeled, chopped and boiled1 (8-oz.) tub chive and onion cream cheese spread*½ c. sour creamSalt/black pepper to taste¼ c. shredded parmesan cheese, divided¼ c. shredded cheddar…
CRISPY CHICKEN BLT SALAD1 c. buttermilk, divided1 large egg, lightly beaten1 c. panko4 (6-oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breast halvesKosher salt, black pepperCanola oil1/3 c. mayo1 T. chopped fresh basil1 T. chopped fresh chives1 T. white vinegar1 T. garlic paste1 medium…
EPIC SMOTHERED GREEN BEANS WITH POTATOES4 slices thick-cut hickory-smoked bacon, chopped½ c. sliced yellow onion1 T. minced garlic4 c. beef broth2 lbs. fresh green beans, cut into 2” pieces1 T. TabascoKosher salt/black pepper/crushed red pepper to taste4 medium red potatoes,…
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH ZING2 lbs. fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved1 Fresno chile, seeded and thinly sliced1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced3 T. olive oilKosher salt/black pepper Preheat oven 400. Lightly spray rimmed baking sheet with…
CREAMY PUMPKIN MASHED POTATOES2 lbs. russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 2” pieces1 c. canned pumpkin2 T. butter, melted4 oz. cream cheese, softened¼ c. milkSalt/pepper to tasteFresh thyme In large, covered saucepan, immerse potatoes into boiling salted water. Cook until…
TWISTY POTATO SALAD CARBONARA2 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1” cubesKosher saltBlack pepper6 c., plus 2 t. water, divided4 oz. diced pancetta1 egg yolk1 garlic clove, grated½ c. olive oil1 T. fresh lemon juice½ c. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated4 boiled…
AMAZINGLY TANGY POTATO-GREEN BEAN SALAD3 lbs. baby red potatoes, quartered or halved¼ c. plus 1 t. kosher salt, divided8 oz. French green beans, trimmed and cut into 2” piecesZest from 2 lemons¼ c. fresh lemon juice1 shallot, minced1 T. white…
REFRESHING WATERMELON-TOMATO SALAD1 c. thinly sliced red onion2 T. white vinegar1 T. vegetable oil1 t. sugarKosher salt, black pepper1 (8-oz.) log goat cheese, softened2 T. milk3 T. chopped fresh dill, dividedZest of 1 lemonJuice of 1 lemon4 c. thinly sliced…
SATISFYING YUKON GOLD AND GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE12-16 small or medium size Yukon Gold potatoes, cut in half or quarters8 oz. fresh green beans, stemmed12 whole garlic cloves1 pint assorted colored cherry tomatoes, whole or halved6 springs fresh thyme leavesOlive oilKosher…