Mac and cheese is a crowd pleasing way to use up leftover succotash but this combination is equally pleasing intentionally made. Juice of 1 orange Juice of 1 lime 2 cloves garlic, divided 3 green onions, sliced and divided 2:1 2 T butter, divided 1 C each, frozen lima beans or edamame, corn, and peas…
Roasted tomato and olive fish
The supporting cast wins this dish but the quality of the fish is essential. Choose only the freshest and best cuts for this one. 3 plum tomatoes, roasted Olive oil Olives 1T thyme 1lb fresh cod, halibut or any sturdy, thick fileted, low density fish 3 plum tomatoes, roasted Olives 1T thyme To roast the…
Pepper-roni Pizza
With sweet peppers and spicy pepperoni, this easy pepper pizza hits on all bases. Sweet, spicy and simple. Olive oil 1 large red bell pepper, julienned 1 small tomato, diced 1t fresh oregano, chopped Pinch of ground cinnamon Pinch of sugar Pinch of salt 6-8 slices of pepperoni ¼ cup semi-soft goat or sheep’s milk…
Gin Lizzy
A light, sweet and delicious version of a gin fizz. 1 oz gin 1 ½ oz buttermilk 1t sugar Juice of 1 small or 1/2 a large lime Shake all with a whole lot of ice. Makes 1 drink
Brunch special: smoked fish frittata, zucchini pancakes, salad
A three part brunch special, each item matches wonderfully with each other, but each component can be matched with other sides if you wish. Pancakes 1 zucchini, shredded 2 scallions, sliced 1T dill, minced 1t sesame seeds 3T honey 1C ricotta or cottage cheese 1 egg 1C flour Butter for frying Mix all ingredients, season,…
Smoked salmon poppers
The smokey protein of the salmon helps offset the spicy pepper poppers. Regulate the heat as needed. 6 jalapenos 1/2C cheddar, gouda or fontina cheese 2T cream cheese 1/2c hot smoked salmon, flaked 1T hot sauce or salsa 1T dill or cilantro, chopped 1/2c flour 1 egg, beaten with a splash of milk 1C breadcrumbs…
Orzo Volcano
OK, this recipe has an eye catching name but the flavor and presentation live up to it. Arborio rice, Israeli couscous or another fun, small pasta can be substituted for the orzo. Olive oil 3 large or 6 small roma tomatoes, sliced in half 1 large beefsteak tomato, chopped 10 yellow or orange cherry tomatoes,…
Ploughman’s cheddar dip
This hearty cheddar dip incorporates elements of a ploughman’s lunch. 1T butter 1 onion, chopped 1 C dried apple, chopped ¼C ale 2T apple cider vinegar 2t mustard 1C cheddar cheese 1T sour cream ¼ c milk at room temperature Toast of a stout bread Preheat oven to 350. Melt butter in a saucepan. Add…
Light Piña Colada Pitchers for a Crowd
Unless you like the caloric punch of the full coconut cream variety of a piña colada, this light version has all the flavor and none of the fat, allowing you to drink it by the pint glass. You may get some separation as the ice melts so drink it cold. 1 16oz canned pineapple 3…
Summer BBQ Sauce
Stone fruit like peaches, nectarines or plumbs, may be substituted for the mango. Most people can find tasty mangoes year round as opposed to the other fruits. This sweet and spicy BBQ sauce works well on pork, seafood and chicken. 1 slice bacon, chopped 1 mango, peeled, seeded and chopped ½ a large red onion,…