ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH1-2 (3-4 lb.) spaghetti squash1 large onion, chopped2 T. minced garlic1 ½ lb. ground turkey, beef or chicken1 (14.5-oz.) can Italian stewed tomatoes1 T. minced fresh basil1 T. minced fresh oreganoSalt, black pepper and garlic powder to taste10-oz…
SMOKY LEMONY PEAS AND BACON6 oz. sliced good quality bacon, cut crosswise into ½” pieces1 red onion, thinly sliced1 lb. fresh or thawed frozen English peas1 T. finely chopped tarragon, more for garnishZest of 1 lemonKosher salt, black pepperCrushed red…
AMAZING CANDIED CARROTS1 ½ lbs. medium carrots, cut into ¼” thick rounds or use mini carrotsKosher saltBlack pepper¼ c. packed light brown sugar2 T. apple cider vinegarChopped fresh parsley Scatter carrots in large skillet. Add 1 c. water and 2…
BOLD GARDEN POTATO SALAD3 lbs. new potatoes, halvedKosher salt, black pepper4 oz. fresh snow peas or sugar snap peas3 T. Dijon mustard3 T. fresh lemon juice1 t. sugar2/3 c. olive oil1 c. loosely packed fresh herbs (basil, chives, mint, dill),…
PATTYPAN SQUASH STUFFED WITH QUINOA AND FRESH CORNPAM6-8 pattypan squash (6 if large, 8 if small)1 T. olive oil1 medium Vidalia onion, diced1 T. minced garlic1 T. dried cumin1 t. dried oregano1 medium ripe tomato, diced3 ears of fresh corn,…
FLAVORFUL FRIED CORN3 slices bacon, chopped1/3 c. butter6 c. fresh corn kernels, blanched1 poblano pepper, diced1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced1 T. minced garlicKosher salt/black pepper1 T. fresh lemon juiceFresh basil, garnish To blanch corn kernels, add to large pot…
CRISPY ZUCCHINI FRIES WITH TANGY HORSERADISH DIPDIP:1 c. Miracle Whip or mayo2 T. catsup2 T. prepared horseradish1 t. smoked paprika1 t dried oregano1 t. black pepper1 t. red pepperFRIES:2 large zucchini, cut into sixths lengthwise and halved crosswise1 c. Italian-seasoned…
BEST BROCCOLI GRATIN¼ c. butter, plus extra to grease baking dish3 T. flour1 ½ c. milkSalt, fresh black pepper, to tastePinch grated nutmeg8 c. fresh broccoli, cut into small florets (about 4 heads)1 c. grated sharp cheddar cheese½ c. seasoned…
FRESH SPRING VEGGIES WITH PASTA SHELLS½ lb. fresh asparagus, cut into 1” pieces (discard tough ends)1 (8-oz.) package fresh sugar snap peas, cut in half1 c. ricotta cheese2 T. fresh lemon juice1 T. lemon zest, divided¼ c. kosher saltBlack pepper½…
ALICE’S TASTY ROASTED ZUCCHINI1-2 medium zucchinis, cut into small or medium chunks1 of each color of mini peppers (yellow, orange, red)1 fresh jalapeno, seeded and minced1 red onion, chopped or sliced½ c. fresh pico de galloSalt/black pepper to taste½-1 t…