FESTIVE MARDI GRAS SALAD2 heads of assorted lettuces (you want a contrast in color-dark to light greens)6-8 mini cucumbers, do not peel, slice and cut each slice in half1 pt. yellow cherry tomatoes, halved1 pt. purple cherry tomatoes, halvedSalt, black…
AMAZING FRIED OKRA AND HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD½ c. crème fraiche3 T. buttermilkZest of 1 lemonJuice of 1 lemon½ t. paprika1 t. red pepper1 T. chopped fresh chives4 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/3” thick3 medium heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/3” thick1 pt.…
AMPED-UP SOUTHERN COLLARD GREENS12 hickory-smoked bacon slices, finely chopped2 Vidalia onions, finely shopped¾ lb. smoked ham, chopped6 T. minced garlic3 (32-oz.) containers chicken broth3 (1 lb.) pkgs. fresh collard greens, washed and trimmed1/3 c. apple cider vinegar1 T. sugarSalt/black pepper…
ULTIMATE PESTO PASTA SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA8 oz. uncooked whole-grain farfalle2 c. fresh basil leaves3 T. good quality olive oil1 T. lemon zestKosher salt, black pepper1 garlic clove1 c. grape tomatoes, halved1 c. yellow cherry tomatoes, halved1 1/2 c.…
QUICK AND EASY BUTTERED BEET AND CARROT SAUTE1 lb. red fresh beets, peeled and cut into wedges¼ c. butter1 c. carrot ribbons3 T. chopped fresh parsleyKosher salt, black pepper to tasteBalsamic vinegar, optional Wrap beets in microwave-safe parchment paper.Microwave on…
IRRESISTIBLE GRILLED CORN SLAW4 fresh ears of corn, husked2-3 fresh jalapenos3 (10-oz.) bags shredded cabbage4 green onions, chopped3 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced1/3 c. minced white onion¼ c. chopped fresh dill¼ c. chopped fresh cilantro or parsley2/3 c. good…
SOUTHWESTERN QUINOA SALADKosher salt, black pepper1 ½ t. ground cumin1 ½ t. ground coriander4 T. good quality olive oil1 ½ c. red quinoa, rinsed if not pre-rinsed1 (15 ½ oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed1 1/3 c. zucchini, cut…
CAPRESE-STYLE GRILLED VEGGIES WITH PESTOPESTO:3 large garlic cloves¼ c. walnuts, toasted (or your favorite nut)1 (1-oz.) package fresh basil, stems removed½ c. grated fresh Parmesan cheese¼ c. extra-virgin olive oil¼ c. white balsamic vinegar2 T. waterSALAD:1 lb. eggplant, cut diagonally…
BACON-CORN CHOWDER SALAD4 thick slices of hickory smoked bacon or plain (cut crosswise, ½” thick)1 lb. Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into ½” dice1 of each color (red, orange, yellow) bell pepper, cut into ½” dice8 ears of sweet…
¼ lb. yellow wax beans¼ lb. thin green beans8 garlic cloves2 bay leaves1 fresh thyme sprig1 fresh rosemary sprig1 t. black peppercorns10-12 small fingerling potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled2 oil-packed anchovy fillets¼ c. milk¼ c. extra-virgin olive oil2 T. red…