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…

Plum Brioche Bread Pudding

Plum Brioche Bread Pudding It's hard to bake with plums because they taste so delicious on their own. If you are willing to refrain from eating them right away this recipe from latartinegourmande.com really highlights the plums. Buying…

Peach and Nectarine Dumplings

Peach and Nectarine Dumplings A good friend of mine, Terri, was gracious enough to pass down this family recipe and I’ve had it for as long as I can remember. The spiced syrup works so well with these sweet summer fruits. INGREDIENTS Spiced…

Pasta with Tomato Sauce, Chard and Goat Cheese

Pasta with Tomato Sauce, Chard and Goat Cheese  This tomatoey version of macaroni and cheese is a great way to use greens or other vegetables. INGREDIENTS 2 cups tomato sauce, made with fresh or canned tomatoes (see Plum Tomato Sauce…

White Bean and Roasted Eggplant Hummus

White Bean and Roasted Eggplant Hummus This recipe from Giada di Laurentiis is a great way to try making your own hummus. The original recipe is quite mild, but for additional flavors try adding cumin, red chili flakes, lemon zest or tahini…

Baked Eggplant Sticks

Baked Eggplant Sticks Strips of eggplant, breaded and baked until golden and served with a quick marinara sauce. Yummly suggests serving these as a snack, appetizer or side dish. They are healthy and low in calories and fat! INGREDIENTS 10…

Perfectly Grilled Corn

Perfectly Grilled Corn Not many chefs know the grill better than Bobby Flay, and this grilled corn recipe is a winner! This grilled corn is great on its own, but we’ve also included two fun butter recipes if you want to take your corn to…