Category: Side Dishin’

Fresh from the Farm: White Picket Produce

  White Picket Produce Delivery brought so many great veggies this week, I had a hard time deciding on just one recipe for Fresh From the Farm.  For information on produce and delivery, visit: http://whitepicketproduce.com/ BUTTERNUT SQUASH, KALE AND TOMATO PASTA SERVES 4 Ingredients Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 […]

Pan Seared Red Grouper with Purple Potato Salad

Today I paired the fresh red grouper from Sarasota Seafood Company with White Picket produce, a new fresh delivery service on the Suncoast. Coming home to an ice-packed box of fresh Florida corn, purple potatoes and carrots, cucumbers and citrus is a treat and spotting the Belgian endive inspired me to make a fresh non-mayonnaise […]

Lamb Chops with Spicy Paprika and Moroccan Carrots

Serves 4 Ingredients 12 lamb cutlets, French-trimmed Spanish smoked paprika 6large fresh bay leaves dried oregano 12 small clove garlic, finely sliced ½ small onion, finely sliced extra virgin olive oil 2 cans chickpeas, drained of their liquid 1 red chili, finely sliced 1 green chili, finely sliced 1 small bunch fresh curly parsley, roughly […]

Chef Judi Gallagher with Smoked Bacon Cauliflower Au Gratin

4 to 6 servings Ingredients 1 (3-pound) head cauliflower, cut into large florets Kosher salt 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, divided 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups hot milk 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg 3/4 cup freshly grated Gruyere, divided 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan 1/4 cup fresh bread […]

Slow Roasted Pork with Mashed Root Vegetables

Ingredients 2 cups dry white wine 1 8-ounce package dried Calimyrna figs, stemmed, halved lengthwise 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 6-rib blade-end or center-cut pork loin roast, chine bone removed, ribs cracked 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium carrot, peeled, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 14-ounce can low-salt chicken […]

Stir Fried Rice

Something simple yet complex enough in flavor to change leftovers into something flavorful. Sue up veggies that you have from the holiday. For me it is fresh green beans and Brussel sprouts. 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 1/3 cup plain vegetable oil, (soy, corn, or peanut oils are best) 1/3 pound forest ham, diced, or […]

Cornbread Stuffing

Thanksgiving is right around the corner. This recipe for cornbread stuffing is sure to be a tasty addition to your holiday table. Ingredients 1 pound Applewood smoked bacon, cut into chunks (it is easier to freeze the bacon for an hour before chopping) 2 large Vidalia onions, chopped.4 ribs celery chopped 2 leeks, cleaned well […]

Grilled Swordfish with Sprouted Lentil Pilaf

Ingredients 4 pieces swordfish (I shopped at Sarasota Seafood Company) 4 Tablespoons Hellman’s mayonnaise 2 teaspoons Coastal Blend Seasoning- (Spice and Tea Exchange- St. Armand’s Circle) Directions Rub mayo and seasoning on swordfish- heat grill or pan. Heat large pan to medium high. Add 1 TABLESPOON olive oil add swordfish to hot pan but do […]