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Mexican Corn Salad
Mexican Corn Salad
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups corn (about 4 ears), cut from the cob
1/2 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 glove garlic, grated and 2 green onions, sliced
1 handful cilantro,…
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…
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…
Tuna, Yellow Watermelon, Mozzarella and Aged Balsamic
Tuna, Yellow Watermelon, Mozzarella and Aged Balsamic
From Emeril Lagasse, this recipe is simple, refreshing and light. Sashimi grade tuna can often be purchased at Whole Foods or Westfield Seafood, though you do often have to ask for the…
Eggplant Sandwiches
Eggplant Sandwiches
I love sandwiches, especially when I have a fridge stocked full of fresh vegetables. You can vary this sandwich any way you like- add new ingredients, change the bread…the options are endless. I’ve used wheat bread,…
Feta Stuffed Pepper
Feta Stuffed Pepper
This is one of my all-time favorite recipes. I’m not sure why, but the combination of flavors works so well together. I’ve tried it with and without the hot peppers and its great either way. There are variations of…
Chile Rellenos
Chile Rellenos
Roasted poblano chiles stuffed with loads of cheese, battered with an airy egg coating, and fried until crispy equate to the Mexican version of comfort food. This classic recipe from Chow, served with spicy tomato salsa or…
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…
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…
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…