Fresh Fruit Tart
We chose peaches, blueberries and strawberries, but almost any fruit will work here — just pick what is freshest and feel free to mix it up. 2 (9 inch) refrigerated pie crusts 3 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced 1 1/2 c fresh blueberries 2 c fresh strawberries, sliced 4 T sugar, divided 4 T all-purpose […]
Spring Fling
Light and festive, this simple champagne cocktail will add a special touch to your spring brunch, lunch, or evening cocktails before dinner. 1 oz limoncello Champagne, chilled Lemon peel curls for garnish Place one curl of lemon peel in each champagne flute. When ready to serve, pour the limoncello into each flute, then fill glasses […]
Lemon Curd Sour Cream Cake
This cake is over-the-top. Dense, rich, lemony-delicious and gorgeous, it’s totally worth the effort and calories! Cake: 2 sticks plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind 2 cups sugar 6 eggs 2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sour cream 1 10-ounce jar lemon curd […]
Couscous with Cherry Tomatoes
1 1/2 cups couscous 1 small shallot, finely chopped 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 cucumber, seeded and finely chopped 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint Sea salt, freshly ground pepper Cook couscous according to package directions; drain. Rinse with […]
Herbed Salmon with Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes
Variation: Asparagus would be an excellent substitute for the green beans in this recipe.4 salmon filets, deboned and with skin-on1 pound fresh green beans, whole3 to 4 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes2 shallots, sliced3 garlic cloves, mincedsalt and pepper, to taste4 to 5 tablespoons olive oil2 to 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegarherb mixture* Herb mixture:8 cloves of garlichandful parsley, […]
Rustic Tomato Soup
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1⁄2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1 jar roasted red peppers, rough chopped or pulsed in food processor 5 cloves garlic, minced (about 1⁄3 cup) 4 – 28 ounce cans whole tomatoes, drained, pulsed in food processor […]
Lentil and Ham Soup
11⁄2 cup dried lentils 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups diced cooked ham 1 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper 32 ounces chicken broth 1 cup water 8 teaspoons tomato sauce In […]
Black Bean Soup with Quesadillas
2 cans black beans, rinsed & drained 1 onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth 4 garlic cloves 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper sour cream, diced red pepper and avocado slices for garnish Place the beans, onion, bell pepper, broth, garlic and cumin into the […]
Sausages with Carrots, Apples, and Onions
Variation: A mixture of beets, sweet potatoes and fennel would also be delicious with the sausages. 4 large pork sausages 2 large Granny Smith apples cut into cubes 1 1⁄2 pounds small red potatoes 1⁄2 pound baby carrots 1 large red onion cut into wedges 2 tablespoons parsley leaves chopped 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped […]
Pork Chops with Brussel Sprouts and Baby Potatoes
Variation: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts with broccoli and potatoes would make a similar meal. 6 boneless pork chops 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 ounce package of ranch salad dressing mix 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon oregano dry 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 2 pounds baby potatoes 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed […]