SIMPLE TORTELLINI ANTIPASTO SKEWERS WITH LEMON BASIL VINAIGRETTELEMON BASIL VINAIGRETTE:1 ½ c. fresh basil leaves2 T. fresh thyme leaves2 T. toasted pine nuts¼ c. grated parmesan cheese1/3 c. good quality olive oil1 T. honey2 T. red wine vinegar1 T. lemon…
REFRESHING SPRINGTIME RISOTTO6 T. butter2 c. diced sweet onion4 c. arborio rice1 c. white wine8-10 c. warm chicken stock4 c. arugula or baby spinach, rough chop (or both)2 c. frozen green peas, thawed2 c. chopped asparagus, blanched1 c. grated Parmesan…
FLAVOR PACKED BANG BANG CORN½ c. sweet chili sauce3 T. butter, melted1 T. sriracha2 T. minced garlicJuice of 2 limesKosher salt to tasteBlack pepper to taste6 ears corn, huskedCilantro or parsley, chopped for garnish Mix chili sauce, butter, sriracha, garlic…
UNIQUE GILLED ZUCCHINI ROLL-UPS¼ c. finely crumbled feta¼ c. cream cheese, softened2 T. Miracle whip or mayo1 T. minced fresh thyme1 T. minced fresh oregano1 T. fresh lemon juice3 T. olive oil, dividedSalt/black pepper to taste10 strips zucchini (8x2” and…
RANCH-STYLE FRIED ZUCCHINI1 ½ c. seasoned Cajun breading batter or fish fry/cornmeal type of mixture2 eggs¼ c. milk3 small zucchini, cut into ¼” slicesCanola oil, for fryingRanch dressing Place the batter mixture in one bowl. In another bowl, beat eggs…
HEALTHY AIR-FRIED GREEN TOMATOES2 large green tomatoesSalt/black pepper½ c. flour2 eggs½ c. buttermilk1 c. Panko breadcrumbs1 c. yellow cornmealOlive oil spray Cut tomatoes into ¼” slices. Pat dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper on both sides…
CREAMY-CHEESY CORN CASSEROLE10-12 slices good quality bacon, chopped¼ c. butter3 T. minced garlic½ c. flour1 ½ c. chicken broth1 c. heavy cream1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened1 (8-oz.) pkg. extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded8 c. fresh or frozen (thawed) corn kernels¼…
SENSATIONAL GRILLED SHIRMP AND VEGGIE FOIL PACKETS2 (5.2-oz.) containers Tasteful Selections Take & Shake Potatoes (Black Pepper, Rosemary, Thyme Flavor)3 ears of fresh corn, shucked and sliced into 2” pieces1-2 lb. large raw shrimp, peeled with tails on1 stick butter,…
NO-BAKE VEGETARIAN ENCHILADASCarrot Sofrito:1 ¼ lbs. carrots, coarsely chopped1 small onion, chopped6 garlic cloves, peeled½ lb. fresh tomatoes, chopped½ c. extra virgin olive oilKosher salt & black pepperEnchiladas:9 oz. queso fresco, crumbled1 c. finely chopped cilantro¾ c. finely chopped red…
GRILLED EGGPLANT PARMESAN WITH TOMATO MARINARA2 (1 lb.) eggplants¼ c. plus 3 T. olive oilSea salt3 T. fresh lemon juice1 large shallot8 (10”) wooden skewers2 pts. Cherry tomatoes2 large garlic cloves, halved1 t. balsamic vinegar1 t. dried crushed red pepper…