Ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil (I use grape seed oil to make it healthier)
- 1⁄2 cup walnut oil
- 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and steamed until tender
- 1⁄3 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup blue cheese, crumbles
- salt
- fresh ground black pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 419.8
- Calories from Fat: 383 g
- Total Fat: 42.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Cholesterol: 4.2 mg
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 7.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g
- Sugars: 2.2 g
- Protein: 6 g
Asparagus Salad with Walnut Oil Vinaigrette
This is the BEST recipe I have ever found using fresh asparagus. I think I could eat this salad everyday for…
Ingredients
- 3 lbs plum tomatoes, such as Roma halved lengthwise
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons Herbs de Provence
- 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 head garlic, left whole
- 10 cups cubed country-style Italian bread (1-inch, 1 pound)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups coarsely grated chilled Italian fontina (9 ounces)
- 1⁄2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Nutrients
- Calories: 523
- Calories from Fat: 391 g
- Total Fat: 43.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 18.7 g
- Cholesterol: 300.2 mg
- Sodium: 464.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 13.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
- Sugars: 8.7 g
- Protein: 21.2 g
Tomato Bread Pudding
If you have an over abundance of fresh garden tomatoes, you may want to give this wonderful recipe from Gourmet Magazine…
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
- 2 large tangerines or 1 small orange
- 1⁄3 cup fresh tangerine juice or 1/3 cup orange juice
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons grated tangerine peel or 1 1/2 teaspoons orange peel
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
- 3⁄4 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion tops
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped dry roasted peanuts
Nutrients
- Calories: 244
- Calories from Fat: 155 g
- Total Fat: 17.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 248 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 17.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.5 g
- Sugars: 7.9 g
- Protein: 9.9 g
Roasted Asparagus with Tangerine Dressing
This lovely Asian flavored salad is very easy to prepare and make a beautiful presentation. I discovered this recipe in Bon…
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 firm-ripe pear (about 1/2 pound)
- 2 Belgian endive (about 1 pound)
- 1 (1/2 lb) chicory lettuce (curly endive, small head)
Nutrients
- Calories: 340.5
- Calories from Fat: 195 g
- Total Fat: 21.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 165.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 35.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 23 g
- Sugars: 10.2 g
- Protein: 8.7 g
Endive and Pear Salad
Very Simple and Tasty Salad. I found this in Gourmet, 1999
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1⁄2 cup shallot, minced (or use mild onion)
- 1⁄2 cup celery, minced
- 2 tablespoons dry white wine
- 1 cup medium-grain risotto rice (superfino Arborio, Carnaroli, or Vialone nano)
- 2 tablespoons medium-grain risotto rice (superfino Arborio, Carnaroli, or Vialone nano)
- 3 cups meat stock or 3 cups vegetable stock
- 1 1⁄2 cups peas (fresh or frozen)
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese
Nutrients
- Calories: 330.5
- Calories from Fat: 136 g
- Total Fat: 15.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 33.9 mg
- Sodium: 371.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 35.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
- Sugars: 6.8 g
- Protein: 12.2 g
Risi e Bisi
I love this recipe. You can use fresh or frozen peas with this. Using fresh peas, add them at the beginning.…
Ingredients
- 1 cup white basmati rice
- 1 1⁄2 cups water
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1⁄2 cup red onion, chopped
- 1⁄2 cup English pea (fresh or frozen)
- 1⁄2 cup corn kernel (fresh or frozen-thawed)
Nutrients
- Calories: 285.9
- Calories from Fat: 20 g
- Total Fat: 2.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 398.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 60.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.8 g
- Sugars: 3.1 g
- Protein: 7.5 g
Basmati Rice with Corn and Peas
Wonderful side dish from Rice Cooker Cookbook.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1⁄4 cup carrot, sliced in rounds
- 1 1⁄2 cups long grain white rice (or any flavorful white rice)
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1⁄4 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon almonds, chopped
Nutrients
- Calories: 268.8
- Calories from Fat: 55 g
- Total Fat: 6.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.2 g
- Cholesterol: 12.2 mg
- Sodium: 334.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 46.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
- Sugars: 0.8 g
- Protein: 5.9 g
Rice with Carrots and Peas
It is suggested that this rice be served with lamb. From the Rice Cooker Cookbook.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 1⁄2 cups chicken stock
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 large garlic clove
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley
Nutrients
- Calories: 339.5
- Calories from Fat: 86 g
- Total Fat: 9.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.4 g
- Cholesterol: 23.9 mg
- Sodium: 229.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 54.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
- Sugars: 2.1 g
- Protein: 7.7 g
Lemon Rice
This recipe comes from The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook. I recently tried this recipe with a Crockpot Chicken and it was…
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- butter
Nutrients
- Calories: 169.2
- Calories from Fat: 61 g
- Total Fat: 6.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.2 g
- Cholesterol: 134.8 mg
- Sodium: 472.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 18.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
- Sugars: 0.9 g
- Protein: 7.7 g
Giant-Sized Popovers
I discovered this recipe in Lee Lee’s Recipe Box. The description to the recipe reads as follows: “These Giant-Size Popovers are…
Ingredients
- 2 cups cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1⁄4 cup bacon drippings
Nutrients
- Calories: 211.1
- Calories from Fat: 83 g
- Total Fat: 9.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.4 g
- Cholesterol: 61.5 mg
- Sodium: 550.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 26.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
- Sugars: 3.2 g
- Protein: 6.1 g
Southern Bacon Fat Cornbread
I found this recipe in Lee Lee's Recipe Box. The description to the recipe reads: "True Southern Cornbread is generally made…
Ingredients
- 16 ounces romaine lettuce, thoroughly washed
- 6 ounces Swiss cheese, block, shaved
- 1 cup roasted cashews, salted
- 1⁄2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
- 1 large apple, thinly sliced
- 1 large pear, thinly sliced
- 2⁄3 cup light olive oil
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
- 1⁄3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped onions
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
Nutrients
- Calories: 613.9
- Calories from Fat: 395 g
- Total Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.6 g
- Cholesterol: 26.1 mg
- Sodium: 411.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 48.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.1 g
- Sugars: 33.4 g
- Protein: 12.8 g
Apple-Pear Salad with Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing
Start your meal out right or serve as light alternative to lunch. Adapted from the March 2007 edition of Southern Living…
Ingredients
- 2 bunches asparagus, tough ends trimmed
- 2 lemons, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 teaspoons oregano, chopped fresh (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Nutrients
- Calories: 125
- Calories from Fat: 67 g
- Total Fat: 7.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 326.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 16 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.5 g
- Sugars: 3.1 g
- Protein: 6.5 g
Lemon Lover’s Asparagus
The Asparagus with the lemon makes a beautiful dish. I hope you will enjoy this recipe from Eating Well Magazine.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed
- 1⁄2 cup water
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1⁄2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- salt & pepper, freshly ground (to taste)
Nutrients
- Calories: 67.5
- Calories from Fat: 22 g
- Total Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 10.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 10.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g
- Sugars: 3.1 g
- Protein: 2.7 g
Sautéed Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes
Easy enough for everyday, delicious enough for company. I found this in Eating Well Magazine.
Ingredients
- 5 lbs red potatoes, cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced (to taste)
- 3 chicken bouillon cubes
- 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1⁄2 cup butter
- salt and pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 460.8
- Calories from Fat: 249 g
- Total Fat: 27.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 16.4 g
- Cholesterol: 77.5 mg
- Sodium: 625.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 47.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.8 g
- Sugars: 5.9 g
- Protein: 8.1 g
Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
This is a delicious and simple recipe. The potatoes require 15 minutes pre-cooking on your cook top and only take 2-3…
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, sliced
- 1⁄4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
Nutrients
- Calories: 71.5
- Calories from Fat: 48 g
- Total Fat: 5.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 392.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 5.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
- Sugars: 1.1 g
- Protein: 1.4 g
Ginger Roasted Green Beans
This simple recipe from Southern Living, August 2001.
Ingredients
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 111.5
- Calories from Fat: 64 g
- Total Fat: 7.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 555.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 11.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
- Sugars: 5.3 g
- Protein: 3.1 g
Garlic Green Beans
This is a recipe from Southern Living, May 2001.
Ingredients
- 5 large russet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Nutrients
- Calories: 376.8
- Calories from Fat: 20 g
- Total Fat: 2.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Cholesterol: 2.2 mg
- Sodium: 211.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 80.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 10.3 g
- Sugars: 3.6 g
- Protein: 10.3 g
Cheesy Potato Skins
Love potato skins but don't need all the fat and calories that go along with them? This version from EatingWell Magazine…
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into wedges
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 95.9
- Calories from Fat: 40 g
- Total Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 326.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 13.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Sugars: 2.7 g
- Protein: 1 g
Oven Sweet Potato Fries
Oven roasting sweet potatoes actually brings out the natural sweetness. Sweet Potatoes are naturally rich in potassium. I found this recipe…
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons shallots, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 10 cups mixed salad greens
- 1⁄2 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded (1 large breast half, *see Tip)
- 2 eggs, hard-boiled, peeled and chopped (**see Tip)
- 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 large cucumber, seeded and sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1⁄2 cup blue cheese, crumbled (optional)
Nutrients
- Calories: 400
- Calories from Fat: 268 g
- Total Fat: 29.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.2 g
- Cholesterol: 161.1 mg
- Sodium: 366.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 11.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.7 g
- Sugars: 3.5 g
- Protein: 23.7 g
The Eatingwell Cobb Salad
This salad from EatingWell Magazine is fairly close to the original from a restaurant in Hollywood, CA, however the blue cheese…
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup whole shelled pistachios
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
- 1⁄3 cup sugar
- 5 teaspoons orange marmalade
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, plus
- 2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small shallot, minced very fine (approx. 1 TBS)
- 1 tablespoon mint leaf, fresh, minced very fine
- table salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 5 ounces lightly packed baby arugula (8 cups)
- 2 large oranges, peeled, cut into segments, segments halved and drained to remove excess juice
- 3 ounces feta, crumbled (3/4 cup)
Nutrients
- Calories: 254.3
- Calories from Fat: 132 g
- Total Fat: 14.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Cholesterol: 13.4 mg
- Sodium: 187 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 27.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Sugars: 22.2 g
- Protein: 6.2 g
Arugula Salad with Oranges, Feta and Sugared…
To save assembly time, make the pistachios ahead of time and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container or you…
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1⁄3 cup sugar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 cup flour
- 3⁄4 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup heavy cream or 1 cup whipping cream
Nutrients
- Calories: 293
- Calories from Fat: 154 g
- Total Fat: 17.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.2 g
- Cholesterol: 101 mg
- Sodium: 322.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 29.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
- Sugars: 7.6 g
- Protein: 6 g
Custard Filled Cornbread
This is an amazing corn bread which bakes a creamy, barely set custard layer of filling in the center. If you…
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 cup wild rice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and minced
- 1 stalk celery, minced
- 1⁄2 cup white mushroom, minced
- 1⁄2 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 190.5
- Calories from Fat: 141 g
- Total Fat: 15.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15.3 mg
- Sodium: 361 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 11.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
- Sugars: 1.9 g
- Protein: 3.3 g
Wild Rice Pecan Pilaf
Another wonderful recipe from the Inn at Little Washington.
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 4 Idaho potatoes
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 540.8
- Calories from Fat: 414 g
- Total Fat: 46.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 28.7 g
- Cholesterol: 168.1 mg
- Sodium: 67.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 29.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
- Sugars: 1.6 g
- Protein: 5.4 g
Potatoes Baked in Cream
This recipe should be baked and served in individual casserole dishes. This is a very rich recipe and not intended for…
Ingredients
- 1 lb great northern bean
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
Nutrients
- Calories: 452.3
- Calories from Fat: 125 g
- Total Fat: 13.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.3 g
- Cholesterol: 26.8 mg
- Sodium: 1928.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 73.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.7 g
- Sugars: 50 g
- Protein: 11.2 g
Baked Beans – The Chef Patrick O’Connell…
This recipe was passed down to Chef Patrick O'Connell from his Grandmother. Baking in an earthenware pot brings out the best…
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pencil thin fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced
- 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter
- 1⁄3 cup minced shallot (use onion if shallots are unavailable)
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- black pepper
- 1⁄4 cup dry vermouth or 1/4 cup sherry wine
- 1 teaspoon orange zest, slices chopped
Nutrients
- Calories: 158
- Calories from Fat: 105 g
- Total Fat: 11.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.4 g
- Cholesterol: 30.5 mg
- Sodium: 297.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 13.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
- Sugars: 3.4 g
- Protein: 2.7 g
Sautéed Asparagus with Shiitake Mushrooms
I have been looking for recipes that contain Shiitake mushrooms. I discovered this recipe on Recipelink.com
Ingredients
- 1 (2 lb) butternut squash
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- kosher salt
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 lb hot Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups arborio rice
- 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese (I like freshly grated)
- toasted pumpkin seeds or pine nuts, to garnish
- fresh parsley, to garnish
Nutrients
- Calories: 818.1
- Calories from Fat: 378 g
- Total Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 14.4 g
- Cholesterol: 65.7 mg
- Sodium: 1122.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 79.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.3 g
- Sugars: 5.4 g
- Protein: 28.7 g
Winter Risotto
Risotto is so versatile it really can be served for any occasion. Warm, comforting and even reasonably priced for large quantities…
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon table salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cups cubed and seeded watermelon, drained, 1/2 to 3/4 inch cubes (from a 2 1/2 lb. piece, rind discarded)
- 6 ounces baby arugula
- 1⁄4 cup pine nuts
- 1⁄3 cup crumbled feta or 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
- fresh coarse ground black pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 390.4
- Calories from Fat: 281 g
- Total Fat: 31.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Cholesterol: 22.2 mg
- Sodium: 886 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 24.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
- Sugars: 17.7 g
- Protein: 9.5 g
Watermelon, Arugula and Pine Nut Salad
The minute I saw this recipe in Gourmet Magazine, I just knew it would become one of my favorite summertime dishes.…
Ingredients
- 1 large tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, seeded, diced
- 3⁄4 cup Fontina cheese, cubed
- 1⁄2 cup kalamata olive, pitted, halved
- 1⁄4 cup torn fresh basil
- 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 5 slices day old crusty bread (1" thick)
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded, quartered
- 1⁄2 red onion, cut into 1/2 inch thick rounds (see note)
- salt and pepper
- 1 clove garlic, halved
Nutrients
- Calories: 221.7
- Calories from Fat: 94 g
- Total Fat: 10.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 11.8 mg
- Sodium: 401.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 25.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
- Sugars: 2.7 g
- Protein: 6.8 g
Grilled Panzanella Salad
This is an Italian salad which uses toasted (or grilled) day old bread, like a bruschetta, tossed in with the veggies…
Ingredients
- 3 -4 ears fresh white corn or 3 -4 ears corn
- 4 slices bacon, cut up
- 1⁄2 - 1 cup half-and-half or 1/2-1 cup milk
- 1⁄2 cup Vidalia onion, chopped (optional)
- salt and pepper, to taste
Nutrients
- Calories: 201.2
- Calories from Fat: 130 g
- Total Fat: 14.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.7 g
- Cholesterol: 26.6 mg
- Sodium: 211.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 14.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
- Sugars: 2.2 g
- Protein: 5.7 g
Bev’s Fried Corn
For a real treat, when you tire of the corn ON the cob this summer, give my version of Fried Corn…
Ingredients
- 5 large carrots, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch slices (or use baby carrots)
- 4 medium white potatoes, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 medium vidalia onion, cut into eighths
- 2 cloves garlic, diced
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- salt & pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 321.2
- Calories from Fat: 158 g
- Total Fat: 17.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 45.8 mg
- Sodium: 541.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 39.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.7 g
- Sugars: 6.6 g
- Protein: 4 g
Ingredients
- 3 ounces baby arugula (6 cups)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Nutrients
- Calories: 43.5
- Calories from Fat: 41 g
- Total Fat: 4.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 52.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 0.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
- Sugars: 0.3 g
- Protein: 0.4 g
Arugula with Lemon and Olive Oil
Try this fresh summer salad from Gourmet. Would be great to serve at your next cookout!
Ingredients
- corn husk (enough to line and cover a 3 quart steamer basket in a double layer)
- 1⁄4 cup vegetable shortening (like Crisco)
- 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup masa dough
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 lb corn, fresh and cut off the cob (or frozen and thawed)
- 1⁄2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 3⁄4 cup sugar
- 1⁄4 cup heavy cream
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
Nutrients
- Calories: 460.8
- Calories from Fat: 260 g
- Total Fat: 28.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 14.7 g
- Cholesterol: 54.3 mg
- Sodium: 247.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 52.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
- Sugars: 27.5 g
- Protein: 3.7 g
Blue Mesa Grill Sweet Corn Cake
This is a recipe I submitted in response to a request. I have not tried it. "This dish is really more…
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 1⁄2 cups converted rice
- 3 1⁄2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 minced zest of lemon
- 1 juice of lemon
Nutrients
- Calories: 205.2
- Calories from Fat: 21 g
- Total Fat: 2.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 5.1 mg
- Sodium: 586.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 41 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
- Sugars: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4.1 g
Lemon Rice Pilaf
We love this recipe as a side to most any meal. I hope you will enjoy it as much as we…
Ingredients
- 2 lbs red potatoes, left whole if small, halved or quartered if large
- 8 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- salt, preferably the coarse variety
- fresh ground pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 153.5
- Calories from Fat: 43 g
- Total Fat: 4.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 28.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 25.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
- Sugars: 2 g
- Protein: 3.1 g
Roasted Rosemary Potatoes with Garlic
This Italian favorite pairs up especially well with the recipes I posted for Mediterranean Roasted Green Beans with Slivered Almonds and/or…
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped minced garlic
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley or 1 1/2 tablespoons chervil
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon tarragon
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 1 loaf French bread or 1 loaf Italian bread (or 2 smaller loaves)
Nutrients
- Calories: 517.1
- Calories from Fat: 238 g
- Total Fat: 26.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 15.3 g
- Cholesterol: 61.1 mg
- Sodium: 694.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 59.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
- Sugars: 0.3 g
- Protein: 10.4 g
Belgian Style Herb Garlic Bread
This is a nice garlic loaf to serve with pasta or your next grilled steak.
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2 inch-wide pieces
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch dice
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen baby lima beans
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels
- 1 cup water
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Nutrients
- Calories: 257.1
- Calories from Fat: 132 g
- Total Fat: 14.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 37.5 mg
- Sodium: 356 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 26.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
- Sugars: 1.3 g
- Protein: 7.6 g
Baby Lima Beans and Corn in Chive…
I love a wonderful vegetable dish and this one looks to me like a real winner! From Gourmet.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 1⁄4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
- 6 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1 inch pieces
- 1 cup frozen green pea
- 6 ounces snow peas, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1 inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Nutrients
- Calories: 147.9
- Calories from Fat: 60 g
- Total Fat: 6.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 159 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 17.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.1 g
- Sugars: 5.8 g
- Protein: 6.3 g
Three Pea Stir-Fry
This recipe caught my eye because I love peas! From Gourmet Magazine.
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup butter
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 cup wild rice, rinsed
- 7 cups water
- 1 1⁄2 cups long-grain white rice
- 3⁄4 cup chopped green onion
- 3⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 1⁄2 lbs plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped (about 3 cups)
Nutrients
- Calories: 266.4
- Calories from Fat: 87 g
- Total Fat: 9.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 24.4 mg
- Sodium: 76.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 40.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
- Sugars: 3.4 g
- Protein: 5.5 g
White and Wild Rice Pilaf with Tomatoes…
This delicious recipe comes from Bon Appétit.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 4 1⁄2 lbs yellow-fleshed potatoes, such as Yukon Gold
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Nutrients
- Calories: 242.9
- Calories from Fat: 47 g
- Total Fat: 5.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 306.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 45 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.6 g
- Sugars: 2 g
- Protein: 5.2 g
Garlic Roasted Potatoes
This is a wonderful recipe from Gourmet Magazine.
Ingredients
- 1 cup orange, peeled and sliced into rounds (2 oranges)
- 1 cup fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 1⁄4 cup radish, thinly sliced
- 1⁄4 cup oil-cured black olive, pitted and slivered
- 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, shaved
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon fennel seed, toasted and crushed
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 4 cups arugula, cleaned and torn into bite-sized pieces
Nutrients
- Calories: 111.8
- Calories from Fat: 57 g
- Total Fat: 6.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 5.5 mg
- Sodium: 468.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 11.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
- Sugars: 6.5 g
- Protein: 3.9 g
Citrus-Fennel Salad
From Cuisine at Home.
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 12 cloves garlic, minced
- 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons lime zest
Nutrients
- Calories: 240.2
- Calories from Fat: 50 g
- Total Fat: 5.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 332.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 41.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1 g
- Sugars: 0.4 g
- Protein: 6.2 g
Toasted Garlic Rice with Herbs and Lime
This is a recipe I have not tried, but looks good enough to serve to company! From Bon Appétit.
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups water
- 4 cups white bread flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons fast rise yeast or 3 teaspoons active dry yeast
Nutrients
- Calories: 1941.1
- Calories from Fat: 47 g
- Total Fat: 5.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 4672.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 409.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 15.2 g
- Sugars: 26.5 g
- Protein: 54.7 g
Edible Picnic Basket
What a great way to have a picnic! You can eat the basket and not have to carry it back to…
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- 2 1⁄2 cups boiling water
- 1⁄2 cup butter
- 1⁄4 cup onion, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup sliced mushrooms, drained
- 10 ounces frozen peas, thawed
- 8 ounces canned water chestnuts, drained and diced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
Nutrients
- Calories: 250.8
- Calories from Fat: 106 g
- Total Fat: 11.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.4 g
- Cholesterol: 30.5 mg
- Sodium: 523.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 31.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Sugars: 3.5 g
- Protein: 4.8 g
Browned Rice with Peas
This recipe is so good you will want to save it for company, but don't! Your family deserves to be pampered!…
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 eggs, separated
- white sauce
- 1 cup chopped spinach, cooked and drained
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk or 1 cup light cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 162
- Calories from Fat: 108 g
- Total Fat: 12.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
- Cholesterol: 121.3 mg
- Sodium: 431.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 5.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
- Sugars: 0.5 g
- Protein: 8.2 g
Spinach Soufflé
Looking for a new way to serve spinach? Try this recipe!
Ingredients
- 1⁄3 cup onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
- 10 ounces frozen peas, cooked and drained
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3 ounces broiled canned mushrooms, sliced and drained
- 1 dash thyme
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 122.4
- Calories from Fat: 55 g
- Total Fat: 6.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
- Cholesterol: 15.3 mg
- Sodium: 497.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 13.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.7 g
- Sugars: 5.4 g
- Protein: 4.7 g
Company Peas
How many ways can you fix peas? I don't know, but here is a simple, yet elegant and lovely way to…
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh asparagus
- 6 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups white sauce
- 1 teaspoon chives or 1 teaspoon green onion top
- 2 tablespoons pimentos, finely chopped
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- breadcrumbs, buttered
Nutrients
- Calories: 220.5
- Calories from Fat: 135 g
- Total Fat: 15.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.2 g
- Cholesterol: 93.7 mg
- Sodium: 379.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 14.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
- Sugars: 6.9 g
- Protein: 9.2 g
Asparagus and Mushrooms
From Virginia Hospitality.
Ingredients
- 20 ounces broccoli stems, thawed
- 1⁄4 cup onion, grated
- 10 1⁄2 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1⁄3 cup parmesan cheese
- 1⁄4 cup herb seasoned bread crumbs
Nutrients
- Calories: 202.5
- Calories from Fat: 118 g
- Total Fat: 13.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
- Cholesterol: 21.8 mg
- Sodium: 544.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 15.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
- Sugars: 3 g
- Protein: 7.6 g
Broccoli Pierre
Having company? This would make a wonderful addition to your table.
Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon
- 6 ears white corn or 6 ears corn
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons flour
- water
- milk
- salt and pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 213.7
- Calories from Fat: 60 g
- Total Fat: 6.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
- Cholesterol: 7.7 mg
- Sodium: 114.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 36.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
- Sugars: 10.7 g
- Protein: 6.3 g
Creamed Corn
Using fresh corn is always preferable, but you can use corn, just past it's prime for this as well.
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplants
- salt
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 1⁄2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
- 1⁄2 cup dried breadcrumbs
- 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Nutrients
- Calories: 433.2
- Calories from Fat: 282 g
- Total Fat: 31.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 9.3 mg
- Sodium: 459.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 33.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.8 g
- Sugars: 9.3 g
- Protein: 8.1 g
Italian Eggplant (Aubergine)
I am always looking for new ways to serve vegetables. They can get to be pretty boring if you aren't willing…
Ingredients
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (from firm white sandwich bread)
- salt
- cayenne
- 8 ounces dried egg noodles
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
- grated parmesan cheese
- sea salt
- ground black pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 427.8
- Calories from Fat: 139 g
- Total Fat: 15.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.3 g
- Cholesterol: 78.4 mg
- Sodium: 211.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 60.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.1 g
- Sugars: 2.8 g
- Protein: 11.8 g
Rosemary Buttered Noodles
Curly egg noodles are best for this dish, but you can also use pasta. Penne, gemelli, and rotini are good choices.…
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
- 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomato puree
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated (4 cups)
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
Nutrients
- Calories: 798.3
- Calories from Fat: 348 g
- Total Fat: 38.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 20.6 g
- Cholesterol: 114.4 mg
- Sodium: 1034.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 74 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.1 g
- Sugars: 9.1 g
- Protein: 38.8 g
Macaroni and Beef
This I have not tried but certainly does look scrumptious! From Gourmet.
Ingredients
- 8 new potatoes, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, scrubbed
- 1⁄2 cup sea salt
Nutrients
- Calories: 261.8
- Calories from Fat: 2 g
- Total Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 13973.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 59.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.5 g
- Sugars: 2.6 g
- Protein: 6.9 g
Wrinkled Potatoes (Papas Arrugadas)
These rather dry little potatoes are served with almost every meal on the Canary Islands. They use a small potato with…
Ingredients
- 1⁄3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1⁄3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1⁄3 cup chopped of fresh mint
- 1⁄8 teaspoon salt, to taste
- fresh ground pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 950.5
- Calories from Fat: 875 g
- Total Fat: 97.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 630.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 18.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
- Sugars: 8.5 g
- Protein: 2.8 g
Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette
The sunny fresh flavors of tart lemon and cool mint combine to make a lively dressing that adds sparkle to salads…
Ingredients
- 1⁄4 lb angel hair pasta or 1/4 lb capellini
- 3⁄4 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted golden
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons freshly grated lemons, zest of
- 1⁄4 cup minced flat leaf parsley
Nutrients
- Calories: 395.1
- Calories from Fat: 181 g
- Total Fat: 20.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 7.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 45.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
- Sugars: 1.8 g
- Protein: 8.9 g
Angle Hair with Lemon and Pine Nuts
Very Light and very simple as a side.
Ingredients
- 2 1⁄2 lbs chicken wings (12 to 15 wings)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup catsup
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
Nutrients
- Calories: 126.8
- Calories from Fat: 66 g
- Total Fat: 7.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
- Cholesterol: 29.1 mg
- Sodium: 61.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 7.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
- Sugars: 5.7 g
- Protein: 7.2 g
Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Wings
These chicken wings, sweetly glazed with pineapple juice, catsup and soy sauce, are a can't-miss choice to make for Super Bowl…
Ingredients
- 2 large onions
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- peanut oil
Nutrients
- Calories: 205.5
- Calories from Fat: 13 g
- Total Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Cholesterol: 4.9 mg
- Sodium: 513.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 40.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
- Sugars: 12.3 g
- Protein: 8.1 g
Buttermilk Batter-Fried Onion Rings
These are best served the moment they come out of the fryer. From Southern Living.
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 large tomatoes
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- fresh ground pepper
- 1⁄2 cup fresh basil, shredded or chopped
Nutrients
- Calories: 185
- Calories from Fat: 138 g
- Total Fat: 15.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.9 g
- Cholesterol: 29.9 mg
- Sodium: 434.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 3.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
- Sugars: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
Fresh Mozzarella-Tomato-Basil Salad
Love this combination! Cook time is chill time. From Southern Living.
Ingredients
- 1 lb broccoli, cut into flowerets
- 1 sweet red peppers or 1 yellow sweet pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- salt and pepper, to taste
Nutrients
- Calories: 83.2
- Calories from Fat: 54 g
- Total Fat: 6.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
- Cholesterol: 15.3 mg
- Sodium: 66.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 6.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
- Sugars: 2.3 g
- Protein: 2.4 g
Broccoli and Bell Peppers
This colorful steamed broccoli side dish is loaded with vitamin C! If you don't have a steamer basket, improvise with a…
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups white bread flour
- 2 tablespoons dry milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons chives
- 2 teaspoons marjoram
- 2 teaspoons thyme
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fast rise yeast or 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Nutrients
- Calories: 1766.7
- Calories from Fat: 282 g
- Total Fat: 31.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
- Cholesterol: 76 mg
- Sodium: 3768.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 320.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 12.4 g
- Sugars: 32.2 g
- Protein: 45.7 g
Garden Herb Bread
This is the recipe I use when making my homemade bread stuffing. I also use this recipe to make homemade croutons.…
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup olive oil
- 1⁄2 cup white balsamic vinegar or 1/2 cup regular balsamic vinegar
- 1⁄4 cup chopped shallot
- 5 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 5 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, chopped
- 3 lbs medium-size red potatoes, each cut into 8 wedges
- 3 lbs medium-size Yukon Gold potatoes, each cut into 8 wedges
- fresh thyme sprig
- rosemary sprig
Nutrients
- Calories: 314.4
- Calories from Fat: 100 g
- Total Fat: 11.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 31.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 50.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5 g
- Sugars: 2.9 g
- Protein: 5.3 g
Roasted Herb Potato Medley
A delicious side from the Thanksgiving edition, 1999, Bon Appétit.
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups white cornmeal
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 3⁄4 cups buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
- 1 tablespoon bacon grease
Nutrients
- Calories: 304.1
- Calories from Fat: 92 g
- Total Fat: 10.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.4 g
- Cholesterol: 53.9 mg
- Sodium: 1047.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 44.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
- Sugars: 5.5 g
- Protein: 9.4 g
Skillet Cornbread
This is the recipe I use for my cornbread Dressing recipe. I prepare it ahead of time and freeze the cornbread…
Ingredients
- 5 ounces flour (or 1 cup)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 -2 ounce roast beef drippings
- 1 -2 ounce shortening (enough combined with drippings to measure 1/2 cup)
Nutrients
- Calories: 220.3
- Calories from Fat: 114 g
- Total Fat: 12.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.8 g
- Cholesterol: 81 mg
- Sodium: 263.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 20.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
- Sugars: 0.2 g
- Protein: 5.9 g
Jeff’s Yorkshire Pudding
Our favorite accompaniment for our prime rib roast over the Christmas Holidays.
Ingredients
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced thinly
- 1 small tomatoes, cut into small wedges
- 3 green onions, sliced thinly including little green top
- 1⁄2 cup cider vinegar
- 1⁄4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 74.9
- Calories from Fat: 2 g
- Total Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 12.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 15.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
- Sugars: 10.8 g
- Protein: 1.8 g
Bev’s Marinated Cucumber Salad
We love fresh vegetables in the summer! This simple recipe allows you to use your garden tomatoes and cucumbers very simply…
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed
- 1⁄2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
- salt and pepper
- 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- salt and pepper
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- 1⁄2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 -3 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
Nutrients
- Calories: 234.5
- Calories from Fat: 189 g
- Total Fat: 21.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.2 g
- Cholesterol: 4.2 mg
- Sodium: 59.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 10.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
- Sugars: 5 g
- Protein: 3.8 g
Roasted Green Beans with Greek Dressing
I found this wonderfully tempting recipe in Cuisine Magazine. Serving suggestions include serving with lamb, grilled steak or salmon. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 (1 lb) can cut green beans, drained
- 1 (1 lb) can cut wax beans, drained
- 1 (1 lb) can kidney bean, drained
- 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup vinegar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 271
- Calories from Fat: 114 g
- Total Fat: 12.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 1008.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 35 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.3 g
- Sugars: 19.8 g
- Protein: 5.8 g
Bev’s Three Bean Salad
When the weather gets warm, this salad becomes a regular dish on our table. A great light salad for picnics or…
Ingredients
- 6 medium summer squash, sliced
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 medium onion, sliced thinly or diced
- salt & pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 159.8
- Calories from Fat: 108 g
- Total Fat: 12.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.4 g
- Cholesterol: 30.5 mg
- Sodium: 108.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 12.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.7 g
- Sugars: 7.6 g
- Protein: 4 g
Bev’s Sautéed Yellow Squash
This is the way I have been serving summer squash to my family to years. It is so easy and tastes…
Ingredients
- 2 cups white basmati rice or 2 cups use brown rice
- 3 cups water
- 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 sausage, high vegan quality (like apple sage)
- 2 sausage, high vegan quality (like Italian)
- 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil (or safflower oil)
- 1 large white onion, medium dice
- 6 stalks celery, 6-inch in length, small dice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced
- kosher salt
- black pepper, freshly ground
- 1⁄2 cup scallion, thinly sliced
Nutrients
- Calories: 558.8
- Calories from Fat: 177 g
- Total Fat: 19.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.8 g
- Cholesterol: 29.3 mg
- Sodium: 930 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 75.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 11.7 g
- Sugars: 6 g
- Protein: 19.5 g
Roberto Martin’s Vegan Red Beans and Rice
This is the recipe Chef Roberto Martin developed for Ellen Degeneres. Ellen being a native of New Orleans has always loved…
Ingredients
- 1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
- 5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1⁄2 lb bacon, fried and crumbled
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 (12 -16 ounce) jar of your favorite refrigerated poppy seed dressing
Nutrients
- Calories: 754.7
- Calories from Fat: 582 g
- Total Fat: 64.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 21.2 g
- Cholesterol: 543.4 mg
- Sodium: 1169.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 10.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
- Sugars: 4.1 g
- Protein: 31.9 g
My Favorite Spinach Salad
We enjoy having salad for supper. This recipe is a favorite and is quite filling. This is my version of the…
Ingredients
- 6 hardboiled egg
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- paprika
Nutrients
- Calories: 72.7
- Calories from Fat: 42 g
- Total Fat: 4.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 164.1 mg
- Sodium: 176.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 1.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Sugars: 1.3 g
- Protein: 5.6 g
Bev’s Deviled Eggs
Another summertime favorite! Bring on the picnics!
Ingredients
- 2 cups ketchup
- 2 tablespoons horseradish, more if you like it hot
- 1/2 large lemon, juice of
Nutrients
- Calories: 245.4
- Calories from Fat: 9 g
- Total Fat: 1.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 2721.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 64.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
- Sugars: 55.9 g
- Protein: 4.7 g
Bev’s Quick and Easy Shrimp Cocktail Sauce
This is the way I've been making cocktail sauce for years. Never have to buy it because it is so incredibly…
Ingredients
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon water
- 4 cups gourmet salad greens
- 1/4 cup crumbled Stilton cheese or 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 4 slices French bread
Nutrients
- Calories: 240.5
- Calories from Fat: 51 g
- Total Fat: 5.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
- Cholesterol: 6.3 mg
- Sodium: 508.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 39.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
- Sugars: 4.1 g
- Protein: 8 g
Strawberry and Stilton Salad
Beautiful, light and tasty! From Cooking Light Magazine.
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 small red bell pepper, seeded, deribbed and finely diced
- 1/2 small green bell pepper, seeded, deribbed and finely diced
- 2 lbs small white potatoes or 2 lbs red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Nutrients
- Calories: 200.6
- Calories from Fat: 58 g
- Total Fat: 6.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.4 g
- Cholesterol: 7.6 mg
- Sodium: 365.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 33.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.7 g
- Sugars: 2.8 g
- Protein: 3.3 g
Potatoes O’Brien
This recipe for crisp, panfried potatoes with peppers and onions originated in the early 1900s at a Manhattan restaurant known as…
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 eggs, separated
Nutrients
- Calories: 242.5
- Calories from Fat: 132 g
- Total Fat: 14.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.8 g
- Cholesterol: 172.7 mg
- Sodium: 535.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 19.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
- Sugars: 0.4 g
- Protein: 8.6 g
Spoon Bread
I love Spoon Bread! I love this recipe! From House & Garden.
Ingredients
- 6 ears fresh corn, shucked
- 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
- 1⁄2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1⁄16 cup cup unsalted butter, melted and cool
- 3 large eggs, beaten lightly
Nutrients
- Calories: 165.1
- Calories from Fat: 90 g
- Total Fat: 10.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.3 g
- Cholesterol: 105.5 mg
- Sodium: 195 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 15.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
- Sugars: 3.9 g
- Protein: 5.4 g
Fresh Corn Puddings
This is absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
- vegetable oil cooking spray
- 1 lb red potatoes, unpeeled, scrubbed, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 lb celery root, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 lb rutabaga, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 lb carrot, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 lb parsnip, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 leeks, cut into 1-inch-thick rounds (white and pale green parts only)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1⁄2 cup olive oil
- 10 cloves garlic, peeled
Nutrients
- Calories: 299.9
- Calories from Fat: 128 g
- Total Fat: 14.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 129.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 41.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.8 g
- Sugars: 12.3 g
- Protein: 4.7 g
Roasted Root Vegetables with Rosemary
This one is for the veggie lovers! This recipe can be made four hours ahead and reheated when the it's time…
Ingredients
- 8 ounces red potatoes, each cut into 6 wedges
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt or 1/2 teaspoon other coarse salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
Nutrients
- Calories: 179.9
- Calories from Fat: 93 g
- Total Fat: 10.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 589.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 20 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
- Sugars: 1.2 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary and Sea Salt
This recipe came from Bon Appétit Magazine, February, 2002. 179.9
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 3⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
- dried crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
- 1 1⁄4 lbs broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Nutrients
- Calories: 117
- Calories from Fat: 65 g
- Total Fat: 7.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 483.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 11 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
- Sugars: 2.4 g
- Protein: 5.2 g
Broccoli with Sesame Seeds
Tired of serving broccoli the same old way? Try something new and a little spicy! This recipe comes from Bon Appétit.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs yellow squash, sliced
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
Nutrients
- Calories: 153.2
- Calories from Fat: 94 g
- Total Fat: 10.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.9 g
- Cholesterol: 86.8 mg
- Sodium: 321.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 5.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
- Sugars: 3.5 g
- Protein: 10 g
Mary’s Posh Yellow Squash
This is my Mother-in-law's favorite recipe for yellow squash casserole. It has been served at her table for years and is…
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1⁄4 lbs green beans, trimmed
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
Nutrients
- Calories: 94
- Calories from Fat: 48 g
- Total Fat: 5.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 8.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 10.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g
- Sugars: 4.8 g
- Protein: 3.3 g
Mediterranean Roasted Green Beans with Slivered Almonds
Roasting green beans is a common method of bringing out the bean's natural sweetness, in the Mediterranean. A delightful and easy…
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 lbs pencil thin asparagus, tough end removed
- 1⁄2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
- 1⁄2 cup vegetable broth
- 1⁄2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- fresh ground pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 90.7
- Calories from Fat: 19 g
- Total Fat: 2.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 25.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 11 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
- Sugars: 5.1 g
- Protein: 4.3 g
Asparagus in Orange Sauce
Say goodbye to winter with the arrival of fresh asparagus brought to your table! When not in season, green beans may…
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄4 lbs medium asparagus, tough stem ends trimmed
- 1/2 lb medium white button mushrooms, stemmed and quartered
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt, preferably the coarse variety, and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 -3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar or 2 -3 teaspoons sherry wine vinegar
Nutrients
- Calories: 105.7
- Calories from Fat: 65 g
- Total Fat: 7.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 23.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 8.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
- Sugars: 3.4 g
- Protein: 5.2 g
Roasted Asparagus with Mushrooms
Simple understated elegance for your table.
Ingredients
- 1 (1 1/4 lb) acorn squash
- 2 tablespoons packed golden brown sugar
- 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1⁄8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
Nutrients
- Calories: 150.1
- Calories from Fat: 53 g
- Total Fat: 5.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
- Cholesterol: 15.3 mg
- Sodium: 48 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 21.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
- Sugars: 6.6 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
Butter Rum Acorn Squash
I always enjoy a good squash recipe. This is a good one!
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
- 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups yellow cornmeal
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Nutrients
- Calories: 333
- Calories from Fat: 88 g
- Total Fat: 9.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.4 g
- Cholesterol: 73.2 mg
- Sodium: 311.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 56.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Sugars: 25.3 g
- Protein: 5.5 g
Swedish Cornbread
Moist, sweet and delicious! Serve with Breakfast, lunch or supper.
Ingredients
- 5 slices bacon
- 1 large onion, coarsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 3⁄4 cup ketchup
- 1⁄2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1⁄3 cup dark molasses
- 1⁄3 cup water
- 1 bay leaf, broken in half
- 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (Tabasco)
Nutrients
- Calories: 351.6
- Calories from Fat: 41 g
- Total Fat: 4.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Cholesterol: 4.5 mg
- Sodium: 631.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 63.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 14.2 g
- Sugars: 20 g
- Protein: 16.3 g
Three Bean Bake
Rich, colorful, great tasting dish! I hope you will enjoy it!
Ingredients
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 3⁄4 cup chilled buttermilk
Nutrients
- Calories: 122.9
- Calories from Fat: 37 g
- Total Fat: 4.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 10.8 mg
- Sodium: 226.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 18.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
- Sugars: 1.8 g
- Protein: 2.7 g
Featherweight Buttermilk Biscuits
Very light and delicious! Try with your next breakfast or ham dinner!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter
- 1 1⁄4 cups grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cold buttermilk
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tbs milk (for glaze)
- poppy seed
Nutrients
- Calories: 241.2
- Calories from Fat: 120 g
- Total Fat: 13.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.2 g
- Cholesterol: 57.8 mg
- Sodium: 406.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 22 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
- Sugars: 2.6 g
- Protein: 8.2 g
Cheddar Cheese Biscuits
Wonderful!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs yellow squash, cut into slices 1/2-inch thick
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 ounces crushed saltines
- 1 small onion, diced
- 8 ounces half-and-half
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Nutrients
- Calories: 258
- Calories from Fat: 117 g
- Total Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.3 g
- Cholesterol: 129.9 mg
- Sodium: 490.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 28.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
- Sugars: 11.5 g
- Protein: 7.4 g
Battletown Yellow Squash
This is an excellent squash casserole. This recipe has been in our family for years and is a favorite!