Celebrate summer with a zesty twist on a traditional summer salad. This salad is perfect for picnics and outdoor barbeques.
I had these peppers last month when I was in Nantucket and remembered how delicious they are. About one out of ten of these small green peppers from Spain are super hot, while the rest are as mild as a green bell pepper. The classic way to enjoy Padrón peppers, this appetizer is as good at room temperature as hot. You can also make this recipe with small sweet peppers, adding a sprinkle of red chile flakes.
There’s an easy way to peel peaches. Just bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Meanwhile, prepare an ice-water bath. Using a sharp paring knife, score an “x” into the bottom of each peach. Working in small batches, drop peaches into boiling water. Let boil 40 seconds; if peaches are on the hard side, boil up to 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, remove peaches and place into ice-water bath. Using clean fingers or paring knife, pull skin off starting at the scored “x.”
This Warm Eggplant & Tomato Stew is so versatile. It can be a bruschetta topping. It can be served hot or cold. It can be a layer in fish tacos. It can accompany meats or it can be a colorful way to top off a dish or mix it with pasta.
Sometimes wonderful recipes happen by mistake. I didn’t have any pine nuts on hand, but discovered a full jar of hazelnuts in my pantry. I’ve been growing basil in pots that have really needed a good trimming so decided to make a Hazelnut Pesto. I’m going to use it on chicken breasts tonight for dinner and save the rest for a pasta dish later this weekend. Hazelnut Pesto is also great on bruschetta and roasted vegetables.
Feel Free to modify this refreshing salad by adding or subtracting vegetables. You can find za’atar at most Middle Eastern markets.
When my daughter comes to visit I’m challenged to get creative making recipes gluten-free and dairy-free. Here is a traditional French dish that I altered into a delicious GF & DF treat. You may use any gluten-free flour that you like, but I tend to fall back on King Arthur Gluten Free Multi Purpose Flour.
It’s easy to throw burgers on the grill, but it can be difficult to find delicious side dishes. Often times it’s more about the sides than the main event.
Summer is here and I’d rather not eat a heavy sauce. This sauce is so easy anyone can make it, but yet it’s satisfying. Seriously, I could eat this dish every night of the week.
There’s just something refreshing about cucumbers that makes me feel like I’m eating healthy. This Refreshing Cucumber Salad is a perfect side dish to serve with spring and summer meals.
