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…