Our blueberry cornmeal pancakes are fluffy and light-textured, thanks to buttermilk and a combination of baking powder and baking soda. The cornmeal sets them apart from traditional pancakes, making them great for lunch or a quick evening meal. We love to add blueberries to our pancakes just because they taste so good, but the pancakes […]
I’ve been making this combination of bread and cornbread dressing (or stuffing) for years. It all came about because my husband’s family made their dressing from cornbread, while I grew up with dressing made with bread. But after trying the cornbread version, I decided that I liked that too, so the only choice left was […]
Our Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic and Lemon is an easy, fresh-tasting side that’s perfect for both holidays and weeknight meals. What I like about this dish is that a good portion of it can be prepared ahead of time, from par-boiling the green beans to mincing the garlic and zesting the lemon. With a […]
This is a perfect end of summer salad when cantaloupes and tomatoes are at their peak of ripeness. While it seems like an unusual combination of ingredients, I’ve seen versions of this salad in cookbooks dating back as early as 1918. What I love about this dish is its simplicity, with an emphasis on fresh, […]
This pasta salad takes on all the wonderful, briny flavors of the Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, and marinated artichokes hearts. To let these flavors shine through, we wanted a lighter dressing that wouldn’t compete with the other ingredients. Our vinaigrette is made with equal amounts of red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and canola oil. […]
We turn simple oven-roasted potatoes into a side dish that’s bursting with fresh, bold flavors. For this pesto, we pureed 2 cups of cilantro with a little olive oil, garlic, and lime juice. It comes together quickly while the potatoes are roasting. To keep the pesto from drying out, add it to the potatoes in the […]
Mangos are high in fiber and contain large amounts of vitamin C and beta-carotene. When ripe and juicy, they make a delicious smoothie or fruit sorbet. With a vanilla yogurt base, this creamy mango smoothie gets an added boost of flavor from honey and freshly squeezed orange juice. It’s a perfect way to start the […]
This pinto bean soup gets its rich, hearty flavor from an ancho chile puree. The ancho is a dried poblano pepper. As the poblano is left to ripen on the plant, it develops a sweet flavor with mild to medium heat. Dried, it looks dark in color, wrinkled, and heart-like in shape. When rehydrated, the chiles […]
Our spinach pesto has all the vitamins and antioxidants you would expect from this leafy green vegetable plus extra virgin olive oil and walnuts. Just add the fettuccine and a generous squeeze of lemon to each plate to make a quick and nutritious pasta meal.
Like most slow simmering dishes, our Italian Beef Stew with Rosemary and Tomatoes is absolutely delicious and even better the next day. A boneless beef chuck roast is an ideal cut of meat for slow cooking. The lengthy cooking time makes the meat tender and allows all the rich flavors to develop as it creates […]
