Jalapeno Poppers

Jalapeno Poppers 12 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon bacon bits 12 ounces jalapeno peppers, seeded and halved 1 cup milk 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup dry bread crumbs …

Grilled Potato Slices with Salt and Vinegar

Grilled Potato Slices with Salt and Vinegar 1 pound potatoes, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices 2 cups white vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt, plus more for sprinkling 1/4 teaspoon…

Paprika Oven Fries

Paprika Oven Fries 3 large potatoes (2 1/2 pounds) 3 tablespoons canola oil 2 teaspoons paprika Coarse salt and ground pepper Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cut potatoes into 1-inch-wide wedges. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet;…

Baked Spaghetti Squash with Garlic and Butter

Baked Spaghetti Squash with Garlic and Butter 1 small spaghetti squash (about 3-4 pounds) 2 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1/4 cup finely minced parsley (or basil) 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste) 1/4 cup…

Spaghetti Squash with Turkey Meatballs

Spaghetti Squash with Turkey Meatballs 1 spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds), halved lengthwise Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves,…

Cucumber, Tomato, Quinoa and Feta Salad

Cucumber, Tomato, Quinoa and Feta Salad 1/2 cup quinoa 1/4 cup feta, crumbled 1/2 cucumber, chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 2 green onions, green and white parts chopped 1/2 pint of cherry tomatoes, sliced, or 2-3…

Avocado and Shrimp Chopped Cabbage Salad

Avocado and Shrimp Chopped Cabbage Salad 5 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil or extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped fresh…

Tomato, Cucumber and Quinoa Salad

Tomato, Cucumber and Quinoa Salad ½ cup quinoa 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar kosher salt and black pepper ½ pound tomatoes, cut up 1/2  cucumber, sliced 4 cups baby arugula…

Baked Shrimp with Tomatillos

Baked Shrimp with Tomatillos 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped, about 1 cup 1-2 jalapeno chiles, seeded, minced 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 lb tomatillos, chopped Salt 1/2 cup clam juice OR 1/4 cup water* …

Pico de Gallo Fresh Tomato Salsa

Pico de Gallo Fresh Tomato Salsa 3/4 pound tomatoes (about 2 medium), seeded and finely diced (1 1/2 cups) 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion 1 small fresh jalapeño or serrano chile, finely chopped, including…

Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Tomatillo Salsa Verde 3 unpeeled garlic cloves 1 lb. fresh tomatillos, husked, rinsed 1 small onion, quartered through root end 3 to 6 serrano chiles or 2 to 4 jalapeno chilies 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1/2 tsp sugar coarse…

Peach and Sweet Onion Salad over Summer Lettuce

Peach and Sweet Onion Salad over Summer Lettuce 6 large ripe peaches, peeled and thinly sliced 1 medium sweet onion, sliced thinly in crescents Juice of 1 large lemon (1/4 cup) 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon coarse salt …