Soups, Salads and Sides
Spicy Tuesday – Thai Tomato and Coconut Soup – Coriander
Quick and easy, a real crowd pleaser, this different-but-delicious tomato soup is infused with the flavors of Thailand. The combo of spices like cumin, coriander and smoked paprika sing with the addition of the creamy sweet potato and coconut milk. Coriander is the...
Friday Four – “Meaty” Veggie Chili – 102822
A big bowl of meaty tasting chili is just what we need on a chilly fall evening – this one is different and delicious!
Friday Four – Creamy Pumpkin Pepper Soup – 102122
Whether you choose to top the soup with walnuts and rosemary like the recipe – or celebrate pumpkin with its seeds, this soup is delicious!
Spicy Tuesday – Roasted Butternut Squash Platter with Pomegranate Honey Drizzle – Mustard
Roasted Butternut Squash Platter with Pomegranate Honey Drizzle 1 Butternut Squash, Roasted and Chopped (roast the chopped squash, tossed with olive oil, salt and pepper on a sheet tray in a 400F oven for about 30 minutes), 1 Cup Green Onions, thinly sliced 2 Cups...
Spicy Tuesday – Spinach Salad with Chutney Curry Dressing – Garam Masala
Here’s a fall riff on a traditional spinach salad. Fun ingredients along with tangy chutney are celebrated in this salad. Sweet potato croutons make everyone happy – more veggies and less bread. A crunchy delicious change! This recipe uses garam masala in the salad...
Friday Four – Indian Summer Style Pasta Salad – 090922
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Indian Summer Style Pasta Salad About 2 LBs Zucchini or Yellow Squash, in 1/2” Slices 2 Cups Grape Tomatoes – about a pint 1 Large Red Onion cut in 8 pieces 1 Tsp Sea Salt 4 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided ½ Tsp Red Pepper Flakes 2 Garlic...
Friday Four – Mediterranean Shrimp Salad with Orzo and Dill- 082622
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Mediterranean Shrimp Salad with Orzo & DillThe Vinaigrette 1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Dill, plus extra for garnish 1/4 Cup White Wine Vinegar 3 TB Dijon Mustard 1/2 Cup Olive Oil, plus additional for cooking shrimp Sea Salt and Freshly Ground...
Friday Four – Summer Steak Salad with Peanut Dressing – 081222
Crispy, crunchy salad, smoked grilled steak and a sweet and savory dressing make a super summer dinner – all on one plate!
Friday Four – Balsamic Glazed Grilled Peach and Cherry Salad – 072922
The last friday in July means that its hot, hot, hot. Here’s a yummy salad that’s easy to make and delicious to keep you cool!
Spicy Tuesday – Asian Style Slaw – Ginger
Whether you serve this slaw up as a side for a bbq OR as topper for a veggie burger, this Asian inspired coleslaw will be a hit. We call it "Asian Style" because of the sesame oil, ginger, garlic and chili garlic paste. Ginger is a spicy good addition to the slaw and...
Friday Four – Happy Bastille Day! Tarragon Shrimp Salad – 070822
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Tarragon Shrimp Salad Tomato Wedges (at Least 2 Tomatoes worth) Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper 1 LB Large Shrimp in the shell 2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided *Frisee or Romaine Lettuce, coarsely torn into pieces 2 TB Lemon Juice, divided...
Spicy Tuesday – Mango Salsa Filled Avocado – Cilantro
Fill a yummy creamy avocado with this easy salsa to make an incredibly delicious salad. Or, use it to dress a taco salad instead of dressing. Cilantro provides a herby, grassy flavor pop to the salsa. Cilantro has virtually no calories so it is a great way to ramp up...
Friday Four – Happy 4th Weekend! Cast Iron Cilantro Corn – 070122
If dinner is coming off the grill this weekend – there’s nothing better than this easy grilled corn side dish!
Spicy Tuesday – Herbed Shrimp Salad – Dill
Here’s an easy way to ease into dinner without creating a lot of heat. Fire up the grill, and cook the shrimp until just pink – in the shell. This keeps all the briny flavor in the shrimp. Make the easy dressing while the shrimp cools enough for you to peel off the...
Friday Four – Cool Italian Tomato Salad 🍅 Panzanella for the Weekend – 061022
Whats better on a warm evening than a cool salad? This one is easy, delicious and different!
Spicy Tuesday – Roasted Asparagus with Vidalia Onion Vinaigrette – Parsley
Its a double header of flavor this month - Vidalia Onions and Asparagus are in season! Here’s an easy way to celebrate the spring season with two of the season’s best spring veggies: asparagus and Vidalia onions. And speaking of spring, a Parsley garnish can pop up...
Friday Four – Sundried Tomato Polenta with Arugula Pesto and Mushrooms – 052022
Polenta is delicious when you chill it and cut it in squares or create small rounds to top with pesto and roasted mushrooms!
Spicy Tuesday – Fresh and Fast Berry Salad – Mint
Have you seen all the beautiful berries in the grocery store recently? We certainly have been taking advantage of the abundance of them, from strawberries to raspberries, blackberries to blue! Of course, its fun to enjoy fresh berries right from your hand, but this...
Spicy Tuesday – Spanish Style White Bean Salad – Parsley
We love salads that you can enjoy as a whole meal - If you are looking for a hearty veggie dinner this spring – you CAN enjoy this salad. Its a full meal with its protein packed beans, nutritious fiber filled veggies and satisfying eggs. We are using parsley to make a...
Friday Four – Spring Strawberry Avocado Salad with Lime Honey Dressing – 042222
Spring is the time for strawberries, and they are starting to roll into the market – big, juicy and delicious!