Caprese Salad
A quick, easy and fresh recipe for those hot days in the sun! Directions: On a large platter alternate and overlap the tomato slices, mozzarella cheese slices, and basil leaves. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Ingredients: 4 large ripe tomatoes sliced ¼ inch thick 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese ¼ […]
Spicy Cajun BBQ Sauce
Ingredients: ¼ cup onion ¼ cup red sweet pepper ½ cup beer ½ cup cold water 1 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper ¼ tsp. salt Directions: In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook ¼ cup chopped onion and ¼ cup chopped red sweet pepper in 1 Tbsp. hot vegetable oil about […]
Mango Lime BBQ Sauce
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups chopped mango 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 2/3 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup lime juice ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup guava paste 3 Tbsp. honey 2 Tbsp. tomato paste 2 cloves minced garlic ¾ tsp. ground cumin Directions: In a sauce pan combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil then […]
Blueberry Maple BBQ Sauce
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup red onion 1 seeded jalapeno pepper 4 cloves minced garlic ¼ cup bourbon 2 cups blueberries ½ cup ketchup 2 Tbsp maple syrup 2 Tbsp cider vinegar ¼ tsp grated nutmeg 1/8 tsp allspice Directions: In a skillet heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 […]
Smoky Roast Mushrooms
Ingredients: 2 pounds whole mixed mushrooms 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves ½ teaspoon smoked paprika chopped parsley salt and pepper to taste Directions: Step 1: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a roasting pan with foil. Step 2: Toss 2 pounds whole mixed mushrooms, 1 and ½ tablespoons olive oil, […]
Grilled Chicken Dog
Ingredients: 2 ears of corn shucked ¼ cup chopped seedless cucumber ¼ cup chopped bell pepper 1 lime squeezed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 chicken hot dogs 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce extra for dipping 4 hot dog buns split and toasted Kosher salt Directions: Step 1: […]
Greek Potatoes
Ingredients: 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 large shallot, chopped 2 cloves chopped garlic 4 sprigs oregano, leaves ¼ cup chopped parsley leaves kosher salt and pepper 3 lbs large russet potatoes cut lengthwise into wedges Directions: Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Put the olive oil, […]
Skillet Chicken and Artichokes
Ingredients: (4) Six to eight ounce boneless chicken breast Kosher salt and ground pepper 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 9 ounce artichoke hearts 1 small red onion cut in strips 3 cloves diced garlic 1 teaspoon dried oregano ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth ¼ cup pitted kalamata olives ¼ cup chopped parsley ¼ […]
Classic Nicoise Salad
Ingredients: 1 pound red skinned potatoes, sliced 1/3 inch thick Kosher Salt 2 tablespoons dry white wine 10 ounces thin green beans, trimmed 4 large eggs ¼ cup white wine vinegar ½ shallot, minced 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme Freshly ground pepper ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil 8 cherry tomatoes […]
Classic Cobb Salad
Ingredients: 8 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped 4 large eggs kosher salt 12 ounce boneless skinless chicken breast Zest and juice of lemon 2 bay leaves 2 sprigs thyme 1 tablespoon black peppercorns ¼ cup apple cider vinegar ½ shallot, minced 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil Freshly ground pepper 2 avocados […]
Classic Greek Salad
Ingredients: 1 small red onion, sliced thin Kosher salt ¼ cup red wine vinegar Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon dried oregano Freshly ground pepper ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 12 to 14 small vine ripened tomatoes, quartered 1 cup pitted kalamata olives ½ cucumbers […]
Classic Caesar Salad
Ingredients: 3 to 5 anchovies packed in oil, drained 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cloves grated garlic 1/3 baguette, cut into ¾ inch cubes 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 large egg 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon […]
