Roasted Poblano Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Roasted Poblano Grilled Cheese Sandwiches INGREDIENTS poblano peppers ½ avocado Squeeze of lime, to taste Generous pinch salt to taste 1 teaspoon butter, melted 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 slices bread, such as sourdough ¾…

Roasted Poblano Quesadillas

Roasted Poblano Quesadillas Roasting poblano peppers and removing the skins makes them perfect for these modified Food Network recipes. INGREDIENTS 4 large tortillas 2 large poblano peppers 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese 4…

Salmon Skewers with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

Salmon Skewers with Cucumber  Yogurt Sauce Salmon     Skewers with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce From sproutedkitchen.com, this cool cucumber sauce pairs well with deep, rich salmon. Served with quinoa or grilled pita on the…

Sauteed Fish with Roasted Grape Tomatoes, Garlic and Basil

Sautéed Fish with Roasted Grape Tomatoes, Garlic and Basil Picking a good fish filet is important and snapper (preferably skin on) or Mahi Mahi would work well with these bright roasted tomatoes. Serving it with fresh grilled corn on the…

Plum and Blueberry Crisp

Plum and Blueberry Crisp As the peak of summer approaches, you might notice markets filled with all types of new fruits that are bursting with ripeness. Yellow Shiro Plums are perfect for crisps, which typically include flour, sugar, butter…

What do I do with my Basil?

What do I do with my Basil? We wait all year for summer and the first taste of fresh basil. Basil is one herb in particular that really shines when it’s fresh and it can be added to so many recipes- sandwiches, drinks, dressings, egg dishes…the…

Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan Fried Eggplant is near and dear to my heart. One of my first real food experiences was with my good friend in Maryland. We ordered “fried eggplant with goat cheese” and who knew this would open my mind to many different…

Summer Flatbreads and Pizzas

Summer Flatbreads and Pizzas Flatbreads and pizzas make great meals especially in the summer. Paired with a salad and crisp glass of white wine, how can you go wrong? Here are some of our favorite combinations of “white” flatbreads and…

Black Raspberry Peach Cobbler

Black Raspberry Peach Cobbler This recipe from abrowntable.com makes 6 individual 6” cobblers or one medium cobbler. You can half the recipe using ½ pint of black raspberries, or increase the peaches or substitute the fruit differential…

Potatoes with Tomato-Corn Saute

Potatoes with Tomato-Corn Sauté This speedy Cooking Light side dish of potatoes with tomato-corn sauté is complemented by fresh corn kernels, summer tomatoes, fresh cilantro and shaved Parmesan cheese. INGREDIENTS 12 ounces red potatoes,…

Summer Corn and Cotija Cheese Dip

Summer Corn and Cotija Cheese Dip The star of this dish is the corn, which is perfect for summer. The ingredients are simple, as are most recipes from The Minimalist Baker. It takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and requires just…

Cornmeal Fried Onion Rings

Cornmeal Fried Onion Rings Sweet onions are so versatile and fun to experiment with. 0ne of our favorite recipes, from Barefoot Contessa, is fun to make and can be served alongside sandwiches, burgers and steaks! INGREDIENTS 2 or 3…