Dry Cucumber Cooler Cocktail
Dry Cucumber Cooler Cocktail
6 ounces’ gin
2 wedges of lime
1 can of Dry Cucumber Soda or other cucumber soda
4 cucumber thin slices, sliced from the cucumber lengthwise and as thin as possible
2 to 4 fresh mint leaves
In…
Charred Pineapple, Basil and Cucumber
Charred Pineapple, Basil and Cucumber
1/2 cored pineapple, cut into 1/3-inch-thick half- or quarter-moons
1 small cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced on the bias
1/2 cup basil leaves (torn if large)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin…
Cucumber Blueberry Smoothie
Cucumber Blueberry Smoothie
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup white grape juice or pear juice
1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
Blend cucumber, blueberries, juice, and yogurt…
Pan Sauteed Fresh Green Beans
Pan Sautéed Fresh Green Beans
1 pound Green Beans
2 Tablespoons Bacon Grease (can Substitute 1 Tablespoon Butter and 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil)
2 cloves Garlic
1 cup Chopped Onion
1 cup Chicken Broth
1/2 cup Chopped Red Bell…
Portobello Mushroom and Summer Squash Vegetarian Lasagna
Portobello Mushroom and Summer Squash Vegetarian Lasagna
4 medium summer squash, sliced lengthwise, 1/8-inch thick
4 large Portobello mushroom caps, sliced 1/8-inch thick on a bias
olive oil, as needed
kosher salt & freshly…
Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce
Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce
1 salmon fillet (about 2 pounds)
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings
6 lemon slices
1/4 cup butter, cubed
DILL…
Fried Summer Squash
Fried Summer Squash
3-4 straight neck yellow squash or crook neck yellow squash
2 cups butter milk
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup flour (self-rising or plain, doesn't matter)
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
Cajun seasoning optional
…
How to make Pickles
How to make Pickles
1 1/2 pounds Kirby or Persian cucumbers
4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
2 teaspoons dill or dill seed
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
1 cup cider vinegar
1 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoons pickling…
Baked Stuffed Yellow Squash
Baked Stuffed Yellow Squash
4 yellow squash
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves or scapes, minced
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning (basil, oregano) or 3 tablespoons fresh herbs (basil, oregano)
kosher salt &…
Pan Fried Beans and Kale
Pan Fried Beans and Kale
1/2 bunch kale
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 large handfuls of cooked white beans (cannellini are good)
1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
1/3 cup walnuts, lightly toasted
1 clove garlic or…
Vegetarian Collard Greens
Vegetarian Collard Greens
2 lbs. collard greens
4 -5 garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, chopped
3 cups vegetable stock
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
1⁄2 cup apple cider vinegar
Wash…
Pine Nut Chicken Lettuce Cups
Pine Nut Chicken Lettuce Cups
1 egg white
1 tablespoon corn starch
1 1/2-pound chicken, combination of breast and thighs (boneless, skinless, diced small)
2 ribs celery (finely chopped)
1/2 cup water chestnuts (chopped)
1…