Caprese Garlic Bread 1 loaf ciabatta bread (horizontally cut in half)4 tbsp salted butter3 cloves garlic (minced)12 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese (sliced)1/2 cup balsamic vinegar2 medium tomatoes (sliced)Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)1/3 cup chopped fresh basil Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place both sides of the baguette on a large baking [...]
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus 1 Batch of Original Hummus Recipe3 Roasted red peppers Follow the Original Hummus Recipe.Add roasted red peppers when adding the chickpeas.
Original Hummus 1/4 cup fresh flat parsley leaves2 strips lemon zest (1/2x2 inches, bitter white scraped of)1/2 tsp kosher salt3 small garlic cloves2 cans (15.5 ounces each chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and drained again)3 tbsp tahini paste2 tbsp fresh lemon juice5 tbsp water1 1/2 tsp ground cumin1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Using a food [...]
Cilantro Lime Mayonnaise 1 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves1 tablespoon fresh lime juice In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and chill.
Jalapeno Monterey Jack Grits 1 tbsp butter1 red bell pepper (cut into 1-inch strips (about 1 1/2 cups))1 yellow bell pepper (cut into 1-inch strips (about 1 1/2 cups))1 tbsp minced seeded jalapeño chili1 garlic clove (minced)3 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth1 cup whipping cream1 cup quick-cooking grits1 1/2 cups grated hot [...]
Dipping fresh, warm chips into salsa is easier that you might think. This is also a great way to make a small portion of chips so that a giant bag of chips from the store doesn't go stale before using them. Baked Tortilla Chips Twelve 6-inch corn tortillas2 tbsp vegetable oilFine salt (to taste) Preheat [...]
This is a great snack on the backpacking hiking trails or at home. Requires a food dehydrator. Texas Chili Peanuts 1 16- oz jar dry-roasted (unsalted peanuts)1/2 cup water1/4 cup Tabasco sauce1-1/2 tbsp chili powder1 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp red pepper1/8 tsp ground oregano1/2 tsp kosher salt1 tsp freshly ground black pepper Place peanuts in [...]
This is a great appetizer option with an Mediterranean or Italian theme. This recipe was inspired by a Food Network recipe but I had to add some cheese to the mix. Antipasto Sausage Skewers Cooking spray12 oz fully cooked Italian-style poultry sausage (cut into 1-inch pieces)1/2 cup lightly packed fresh basil8 oz mozzarella cheese cut [...]
This is a slaw similar to one suggested by Rachel Ray, but I prefer my slaw to be less sweet so I reduced the amount of sugar. Quick Oil and Vinegar Slaw 1/4 cup red wine vinegar1 tbsp sugar2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 sack (16 ounces, shredded cabbage mix for slaw salads)1 teaspoon saltSalt and pepper [...]
Garlic Mashed Potatoes 2 pounds unpeeled red potatoes (quartered)5 oz butter (room temperature)2 oz Romano cheese (grated)2 tbsp chopped garlic1 tsp salt1 tsp dried oregano Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 45 minutes; drain.Stir in butter, cheese, garlic, salt and oregano.Mash with [...]