Cotija Cheese and Corn Dip
Cotija Cheese and Corn Dip
2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
3 cups fresh corn, cut off the cob (~3 ears)
1 shallot, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup light sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
4 ounces (1/2 package) 1/3-fat cream cheese
1…
Peach Sangria
Peach Sangria
1 (750 milliliter) bottle dry white wine
3/4 cup peach flavored vodka
6 tablespoons frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1/4 cup white sugar
1 pound white peaches, pitted and sliced
3/4 cup seedless red grapes, halved
3/4…
Grilled Eggplant with Feta Pesto
Grilled Eggplant with Feta Pesto
1-2 medium sized “Sicilian” eggplant
1/2 cup of basil (finely minced)
1/2 cup of parsley (finely minced)
1 cloves of garlic (finely minced)
2-3 tablespoons of low salt French feta
1/4 cup of…
Chicken and Cabbage Stir Fry
Chicken and Cabbage Stir Fry
1 1/3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon plus 4 teaspoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons dry sherry
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 onion,…
Herbed New Potatoes
Herbed New Potatoes
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2 1/2 pounds new potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped mixed fresh green herbs, such…
Open Face Eggplant Sandwich
Open Face Eggplant Sandwich
Eight 1/2-inch-thick slices of peasant bread
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
One 1 1/4-pound eggplant, sliced crosswise 1 inch thick
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 plum tomatoes, sliced crosswise…
Mexican Street Corn (Elotes)
Mexican Street Corn (Elotes)
4 ears corn
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 lime, juiced
Red chili powder, to taste
2 limes cut into wedges, for…
Cabbage and Bell Pepper Slaw
Cabbage and Bell Pepper Slaw
1⁄2 cup sugar
1⁄2 cup white vinegar
1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
7 cups green cabbage, shredded (1 medium cabbage)
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and thinly…
Baked Eggplant and Goat Cheese Stacks
Baked Eggplant and Goat Cheese Stacks
1 eggplant, about 1 pound, peeled
1 cup panko bread crumbs
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 large eggs
½ cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small log goat cheese, sliced
10…
Peach and Blueberry Crumble
Peach and Blueberry Crumble
For the fruit:
1.5 pounds firm, ripe peaches (5 to 6 peaches)
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup fresh…
Blueberry Muffins
Blueberry Muffins
1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
3⁄4 cup white sugar
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1⁄3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1⁄3 cup milk
cup fresh blueberries
1⁄2 cup white sugar
1⁄3 cup all-purpose…
Oven Baked Parmesan Green Beans
Oven Baked Parmesan Green Beans
1 pound fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
Preheat the oven…