Cooking Light Yield: Serves 4 Ingredients 3 1/4 cups water, divided 1 thyme sprig 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking polenta 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled and divided 1 ounce 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened 1 large egg Cooking spray 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/4 cup diced […]
Hold on to the salad recipe for after Thanksgiving- you will be able to add leftover chopped turkey or make a big turkey wrap with the apple walnut and cheddar salad. For Labor Day cooking, besides our usual hot dogs and hamburgers, I like to relax on Sunday night and make a special meal—outdoor grilling […]
Beer can chicken with roasted corn and avocado salad. Ingredients For chicken: 1 roasting chicken 1 can of beer 1 Tbsp coriander 1 Tbsp chili powder 1 Tbsp herbs de Provence 1 Tbsp kosher salt 1 Tbsp black pepper 1 Tbsp ground yellow mustard 1 Tbsp garlic powder 3 Tbsp olive oil For corn and […]
Making and serving a mayonnaise based potato salad in Florida can be tricky due to the extreme heat. This potato salad adds a little elegance and can easily be topped with grilled marinated shrimp to turn a picnic side dish into an entrée. Since it uses no mayonnaise and can be served warm or room […]
Ingredients 1 Tbs. Canola Oil 3 Each Yellow Onion, Sliced in 1/8 Rings 4 Each Tomatoes, Peeled, Medium Dice To Taste Salt To Taste Ground Black Pepper ¾ Cup White Vinegar 1 Cup White Sugar 2 tsp. Corn Meal 2 Tbs. Curry Powder ½ Cup Apricot Jam 8 Each Bananas, Peeled & Sliced Directions In […]
Ingredients 3 cucumbers, peeled, sliced 1 red pepper, julienne 1 yellow pepper, julienne 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced 2- 3 tsp. soy sauce 2-3 TBSP. rice wine vinegar 2 TBSP. sugar -1/3rd chili paste with garlic 2 TBSP. fresh lime juice cup crushed peanuts cup black sesame seeds fresh mint diced for garnish fresh bean […]
Ingredients ¼ cup olive oil 2 Tbsp. undiluted orange juice concentrate 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 tsp coriander seeds, toasted and cracked ¾ tsp salt ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper 3 oranges, peeled and segmented 2 endives (red or green leaf), cut lengthwise into ¼-inch-thick slices 1 red onion, halved crosswise and cut […]
Ingredients Tarragon Dressing 1 large red vine-ripened tomato 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to taste 1 bunch fresh tarragon leaves, picked and chopped Fennel Salad 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons white truffle oil juice of 1 lemon 2 fennel bulbs, shaved paper thin […]
Ingredients 2 large bunches spinach 4 cups sliced strawberries sesame and poppy seeds, chill ½ c vegetable oil ¼ c. white wine vinegar ½ c. sugar Yum! ¼ tsp. paprika 2 tbsp Sesame seeds 1 tbsp Poppy seeds Directions Add oil, sugar, vinegar, paprika Mix spinach and strawberries Add dressing to salad, enjoy…
Serves 6 I love salads, especially the crunch. Memorial Day weekend will bring out the hot dogs and hamburgers, but I also want a big healthy salad. You can find all the vinegars at Fresh market. I prefer a blend of both to cut the flavors but either is just fine by itself. Don’t forget […]
