Tired of burgers? It's still the middle of summer, so give yourself a break and plan for some lettuce wraps. More of a concept than a recipe, the possibilities are limited only by your imagination, and the contents of your fridge. Have a little read, and give it a whirl.
Tapenade is a quick an easy entertainer, and a versatile ingredient too. Dip, sandwich spread, pizza topping -- lots of possibilities. For all alternate ingredient ideas, please refer to the complete blog posting by clicking here. Tapenade - Make a little, make a lot. It freezes! - Pitted Olives, (black, green, or a combination), Anchovy Paste [...]
Right off the top -- if you don't love olives, quickly close this page and move on to something you prefer. Sorry. This one's not for you. On the other hand, if you love olives....read on! During any of the entertaining seasons of the year, it’s a challenge to keep just the right snack on hand. Oh, [...]
This is a very easy blender recipe. Make it as zippy as you like. For the "How to Roast Red Peppers" posting, click here.Roasted Red Pepper Dip - Make any amount you like. This freezes well. Stir some into your mac and cheese! - Roasted Red Peppers, (from a jar, or your own), Feta Cheese [...]
In keeping with the "Harvest the Bounty" theme, here's a step-by-step description of "How to Roast Red Peppers". You can do one, or you can do a gazillion -- the method is the same. Tuck some in your freezer for a delicious mid-winter pasta with the flavor of summer.
This recipe takes a bit of effort, but it's well worth it. For all the details, check out the full blog posting here.Oven-Dried Tomatoes (The Fancy Method) - Although Roma tomatoes are specified, whole grape tomatoes can be dried with the same ingredients. The amounts are merely suggestions -- you can adjust them to taste. [...]
These oven-dried grape tomatoes are easy to produce year 'round. The same ingredients and method can be applied to halved, de-seeded Roma tomatoes, but the drying time will be much longer. For all the details, check out the blog posting here.Tomato "Raisins" - These are an excellent snack all by themselves, and a great addition [...]
If the hail smashed your own garden, head to the local farmers' market at the height of the season and create a batch of oven-dried tomatoes. Delicious snacking, a great ingredient, and a terrific way to harvest the bounty. Oven-Dried Tomatoes, and Tomato "Raisins" -- easier than canning, and more creative than freezing :)
Take a break from your usual beef burgers and give these a try. This is not a "three ingredient" recipe, but every element has a purpose. You will need recipes for the Mayonnaise and the Quick Pickle, if you want the whole experience. For the full blog posting, click here. Bahn Mi Burger - A [...]
This quick pickle is delicious on Bahn Mi Burgers. Leftovers can be a tasty addition to salads and sandwiches. For the Bahn Mi Burger posting, click here.Quick Pickled Vegetables - - Grated or Julienne Daikon ((Radish)), Grated or julienne carrot, Grated or julienne English Cucumber, Rice Wine Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, to taste, Prepare vegetables by [...]
