When shopping for okra buy tender, young pods less than 4 1/2 inches long, without any brown spots. In this down-home favorite, okra gets a classic cornmeal coating. If pods are small, there is no need to cut them.
Baked Ricotta With Bruschetta makes a delicious appetizer. If you’re going to a Memorial Day party or any other holiday gathering your friends and family will be impress with such a wonderful treat.
I don’t recall the exact time that I first had falafel, but I do remember biting into something so delicious and crispy that I had never experienced before. These little gems are so addictive and are great served with hummus or tzatziki or a refreshing salad.
Full-flavored favas are, to my mind, beans at their best. They’re softer and richer than lima beans and have a grainier texture. They have a strong, herb taste with just a hint of pepper, which makes a perfect Fava Bean & Red Pepper Salad.
I adore fresh fava beans as they have an extraordinary flavor like no other bean. These early spring beans are small and tender, and are a delicacy in soups, salads, and pastas. Fava beans require a bit of extra effort to shell and peel before cooking, but believe me they are worth it. First they must be stripped from the large green spongy pods, and then each bean needs to be peeled to remove the skin.
These spring sandwiches are perfect for lunch, brunch, or an afternoon tea.
I love these little gems because they’re so quick & easy to make. You may want to double the batch because they won’t last long.
Don’t forget to peel the white asparagus or you’ll have a very tough asparagus dish. If you don’t have a grill then cook then in a grill pan over a medium heat.
Try cooking up these delicious Loaded Sweet Potatoes. They’re simple to make and they’ll become everyone’s new favorite.
It must be my Czech upbringing, but I absolutely love beets. If you love beets like I do then give my Watercress & Beet Salad a try for dinner tonight.
