No. 1 : Quick Recipe
Grilled Vidalia, Corn, and Tomato Salad
- 2 Bunches Lacinato Kale, Shredded Finely
- ½ Cup Tofu
- ½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Grated
- 3 TB Lemon Juice
- 1 TB Rice Vinegar
- 2 TB Dijon
- 1 TB Capers
- ¼ Tsp Each Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- *Sweet Potato Croutons
Place the Kale in a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Toss the kale with the dressing, starting with half and adding as desired. Sprinkle with *croutons.
Step One
Skewer the Vidalias with a wooden skewer. Spray with olive oil.
Step Two
Spray the corn with olive oil and place both on an oiled grill, grill pan or cast-iron skillet on a grill. Roast until grill marks appear, turning the corn and Vidalias as necessary to evenly cook the veggies.
Step Three
While the Vidalias and corn are roasting, halve or quarter the grape tomatoes, salt lightly and put in a colander to drain. Julienne the basil and mince the jalapeno. Place them in a large bowl.
Step Four
*In a 400F oven, place the prosciutto on a sheet tray and cook until crispy, remove and crumble.
Step Five
To make the dressing. add the oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, Dijon and honey to a jar and shake well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step Six
When the corn and Vidalias have good grill marks, remove from the grill. Add to the bowl with the basil and jalapeño. Pat the tomatoes dry and add to the bowl. Toss with the dressing, starting with half and continue to add as desired. Place the salad on the lettuce and sprinkle with prosciutto and blue cheese.
No. 2 : Kitchen Scoop
Did you know that unless you are baking – you don’t have to preheat your oven? Yes, a preheated oven will allow you to cook faster – but for savory dishes – you don’t have to preheat!
No. 3 : Clever Idea
Did you know that sweet onions are grown all over the world? The mildness of a sweet onion is attributable to their low sulfur content and high water content when compared to a “regular” onion. Use sweet onions in recipes that specifically call for them. Because of their water content, used in many recipes, they will break down and become mushy, not a texture we want!
No. 4 : Cheers!
Scarbolo Ramato Pinot Grigio
Fruili, Northern Italy
About $19.00
When you find this bottle, you’ll be surprised when you look at the color! Not the usual light straw color, instead its a lovely bright copper color. That is because this 100% Pinot Grigio is made in a traditional Northern Italian style – it reflects the color of the grape skins of Pinot Grigio. The skins have been left with the juice for a time, which gives richness and flavor to this wine!