Here is a different way to enjoy fresh corn, without the urgent need to floss afterwards. For ideas about how to embellish this basic recipe, please click here to see the full blog posting.Corn OFF the Cob - When fresh corn is in season, please use it. In the winter, frozen corn works almost as [...]
Cauliflower soup, a very simple, straightforward recipe,is a winner. Silky in texture and mild in flavor, it’s a soup base that can take off in any direction you choose. You can make a little or a lot, and it freezes beautifully. It’s gluten-free, lactose-free, can be vegetarian if that’s your bent, and has plenty of complex carbohydrate and soluble fibre, [...]
All the flavor of a deviled egg, with none of the fuss. For variation ideas, including making REAL deviled eggs, check the blog post here. Deviled Egg Spread - My version has ham and cheese. You can change up the add-ins to suit your fancy. - Eggs (Roughly chopped), Diced Ham, Grated Cheddar Cheese, Mayonnaise, [...]
Here's a simple side dish for all occasions, summer or winter. For the complete blog entry (which is not much longer than this recipe), click here.Hot Grape Tomatoes - - Grape Tomatoes, Olive oil ((NOT Extra Virgin)), Seasoning (Salt, Pepper, Herb blend or fresh herbs), Optional : Balsamic Vinegar, In a 12-inch skillet over medium [...]
You can buy Nuoc Cham in a bottle. Sometimes it's called "Spring Roll Sauce", and is not to be confused with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce. Nuoc Cham is very thin. Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce is thicker, and much sweeter. ...or..... you could make it yourself. This is the dressing for Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad, which [...]
This versatile salad is perfect for hot summer days, or very fast pick-up meals. Keep a batch of Nuoc Cham in your fridge and enjoy it at a moment's notice. Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad - Top the basic salad with whatever protein you choose -- stir-fried or leftover meat or shellfish, even store-bought Spring Rolls. [...]
EVERYBODY has their own idea of what constitutes perfect guacamole. Some prefer the tubs from the store, as they seem to maintain their green-ness for a long time (a situation I find just a little suspicious). Guac is soooooo easy to make -- unless you can't find a ripe avocado :)Guacamole - Take this as [...]
An alternative to slaw. The only limits to your creativity are the contents of your fridge. For the complete blog posting on Zucchini Noodles, click here.Cold Zucchini Noodle Salad - The "other vegetables" can be carrots, cucumber, green onion, bell pepper -- anything that can be cut into noodle-like pieces. - Zucchini (8 - 12 [...]
So tasty! Take advantage of your garden, or the bounty at the market. For additional information, view the full blog posting here.Zucchini Noodles in Browned Butter - If you don't have a mandolin slicer, strip "noodles" from the zucchini with a vegetable peeler. - Zucchini (8 - 12 inches) (stripped into noodles), Butter, Seasoning (salt, [...]
There are millions of popsicle recipes out there in internet-land. Here's another one! To see the full blog posting for tips and tricks, click here.Popsicles (Fruit Freezies) - A guilt-free treat for your grandchildren (or yourself). The yield depends on the size of your popsicle molds. - Pears ("in juice"), Fresh or frozen fruit (of choice [...]
