While recently visiting Colorado, we planned a dinner of fish tacos. One of the toppings was pico de gallo, and it was so good! I don’t know how I had gone this long without it. It is a fresh, clean addition that can also be paired with tortillas, chicken, or pork. Once prepared you can […]
A light and refreshing salad to enjoy on hot summer days. This salad can be made ahead of time to bring along to a bbq or picnic, but wait to add the dressing until ready to eat. The lettuce in the salad does not keep well once the dressing is added. Feel free to mix […]
Ingredients:2 eggplants2 teaspoons salt1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil3 cloves garlic, crushed2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon saltInstructions:Cut the eggplant into 1/4-inch thick slices and generously salt each slice. Let them rest for about 15 minutes so that the salt can draw out the moisture and bitterness. Wipe each […]
This is a quick and easy salad that is refreshing on hot summer days. Eat immediately or make it ahead of time, it keeps in the refrigerator up to three days. After that, the cucumbers tend to get soggy. Ingredients:4 Cups thinly sliced cucumbers1/4 cup of finely sliced red onion1/4 cup fine diced red pepper1/4 […]
Every week for the past couple weeks I have been roasting a chicken and then using the leftover carcass to make chicken stock. This recipe is really delicious with homemade chicken stock, but you could substitute vegetable stock and mushrooms if you are looking for a vegetarian alternative. The original recipe also didn’t call for […]
Now that the weather is starting to get warmer, it is grilling season! Most vegetables can be grilled and are great on their own or paired with some tasty burgers. Ingredients:1/2 cup chicken broth2 teaspoons fish sauce2 teaspoons soy sauce2 teaspoons honey2 heads of bok choy, sliced in half through the root endInstructions:Heat up the […]
These bars are a tasty, easy, spring treat! The recipe does call for eggs, but they can be substituted for flax eggs if necessary. Ingredients:For the Crust1 1/2 cups flour3/4 cup cold butter, cubed1/4 cup powdered sugarFor the Filling3 large eggs, beaten2 cups white sugar (you can reduce this amount if you prefer a more […]
This salad is a great alternative to traditional potato salad and is easy to bring to a picnic or BBQ. This salad can be made in advance and stored in an air-tight container for up to three days. I also love this salad because you can substitute the fresh herbs and green vegetables for what […]
IngredientsMarinade:2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 teaspoon soy sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon sugar1 egg whiteStir Fry:1 pound pork loin, cut into 1/4-inch matchsticks2 cups vegetable oil2 garlic cloves, sliced thin1/2 to 1 pound fiddleheads1/4 pound green beans1/4 cup ramps, sliced on the diagonalSauce:1/4 cup chicken broth2 tablespoons dry sherry1 teaspoon soy sauce1/4 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon cornstarchInstructionsMix all of […]
Ingredients:1 tablespoon butterApproximately 1 1/2 cups trimmed and chopped ramps (approximately 1 bunch)1 large egg1/2 cup whole milk1/2 cup chicken stock1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon powdered mustard ( or 1 tablespoon of dijon mustard)1 3/4 cup flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 1/2 cups freshly grated cheddar cheeseInstructions:Preheat oven to […]