Roasted Potatoes and Mixed Beans

Roasted Potatoes and Mixed Beans Whoever said potato salad needs to be cold? For this warm version from eatingwell.com, potatoes are roasted right alongside green beans, then tossed in a tangy champagne vinegar and Gorgonzola dressing. If…

Latin Black Bean Salad with Peaches

Latin Black Bean Salad with Peaches This is a simplified version from kitchencaravan.com with just a few ingredients. There are no exact quantities for this recipe, because it is up to you to judge the amounts you want to use. The idea is…

Fresh Peach Salsa and Grilled Pork Chops

Fresh Peach Salsa and Grilled Pork Chops Add fresh, fruity flavor to grilled chicken, pork, fish, or baked pita chips for a snack with this versatile salsa. Sautéing peaches with onions and jalapeño intensifies the flavors INGREDIENTS 1…

Mexican Corn Salad

Mexican Corn Salad INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter 3 cups corn (about 4 ears), cut from the cob 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 glove garlic, grated and 2 green onions, sliced 1 handful cilantro,…

Ejotes con Huevos or Green Beans with Scrambled Eggs

Ejotes con Huevos or Green Beans with Scrambled Eggs This  dish of ejotes con huevos, or green beans with scrambled eggs, is very simple and works as a side dish to many Mexican dinners. INGREDIENTS 1 lb. fresh green beans, cut into…

Fish Tacos

Fish Tacos A great Flay recipe, we make this often and vary the ingredients slightly. Use your salsa or the recipe provided- both work great! INGREDIENTS For the Tacos: 1 pound white flaky fish, such as mahi mahi or orata 1/4…

Green Tomato Salsa

Green Tomato Salsa Laurent Tourondels salsa makes good use of green tomatoes, which on their own can be a bit sour. Mixed with fresh lime juice and sweet grilled onions, they make a surprisingly bright accompaniment to spiced grilled chicken…

The Southern Burger

The Southern Burger Courtesy of foodiebride, this sandwich looks more indulgent than it really is. Keep the breading thin and substituting turkey is an alternative worth trying. Using a non-stick pan will help minimize the need for oil. The…

Scalloped Potatoes

Scalloped Potatoes This is a great dish for a holiday meal or a special occasion. From the Joy of Cooking, the mixture of potatoes and cheese are a wonderful combination and the green onions add a nice flavor to this dish. INGREDIENTS 8-10…

Green Tomato and Corn Tacodillas

Green Tomato and Corn Tacodillas Tacodilla- essentially a quesadilla folded up like a taco and filled with stuff. It’s all out on the table with a stack of warm tortillas and everyone can put their own together.  The texture of this crunchy…

Fried Green Tomato BLT’s

Fried Green Tomato BLT's Danny Meyer has combined two great recipes into one- a brilliant marriage of cornmeal dusted green tomatoes and a traditional bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich. INGREDIENTS: 4 slices of bacon 1/2 cup all-purpose…

Taco Stuffed Zucchini

Taco Stuffed Zucchini For a summer spin on taco night, try these zucchini stuffed with ground turkey, seasoned with cumin and spiced and topped with a blend of Mexican cheese – cheesy goodness from skinnytaste.com! INGREDIENTS 4…