Zucchini Parmesan Soup with Poblano and Crème Fraiche What you’ll need: ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 large leek, white and tender green parts only, thinly sliced 1 large Poblano chili, cored, seeded and thinly sliced 5 medium zucchini (2 ½ pounds), cut into 1-inch rounds 2 large […]
Stuffed Artichoke Scampi
An original Dee thing, this dish can be served either as an appetizer, side, or main course. It’s garlicky, lemony and stuffed with delicious whole grain filling that gets crunchy when baked. Dee’s Stuffed Artichoke Scampi What you’ll need: 2 large or 3 medium artichokes 1 lemon 3 whole allspice […]
Apple & Fennel Salad with Shaved Aged Gouda
Apple and Fennel Salad with Shaved Aged Gouda Serves 6 This humble, lightly sweet vegetable has been used for centuries in Mediterranean and Chinese cuisine as well as for medicinal purposes! Apple Fennel Salad captures the delicate slightly licorice essence of fennel, the sweet-tartness of the apple, and is mellowed by […]
Lemony Tuna Noodle Casserole
This is my take on tuna noodle casserole. Fresh lemon crumb topping and lemony-peppery pappardelle pasta makes for a delicious transformation from ho-hum to fabulous! Serves 4 hungry people Lemony Tuna Noodle Casserole What you’ll need: Eight oz. package of lemon pepper pappardelle pasta (Found at Trader Joe’s) 1 small […]
Panzanela
Dee’s Panzanela Italian Tomato and Bread Salad for 6 With summer tomatoes about to arrive, try this Italian comfort salad that is an easy-to-make show stopper! What You’ll Need: 6 large very ripe tomatoes (2 to 3 pounds) 12 ounces Ciabatta bread or Pan Rustique (firm country-style white bread), […]
Grilled Cabbage Wedges w/Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette
Something wonderful happens to cabbage when it is grilled or roasted—the flavor transforms from “cabbage-y” to sweet, mellow and nutty. The tangy and slightly spicy dressing pulls it all together. This has become one of my favorite salads. Great for lunch with some crusty bread or as a beginning or […]
Raspberry Lemon Strata with Maple Syrup
This is as delicious as it is beautiful – much easier than it looks! Raspberry Lemon Strata with Maple Syrup Serves 8 to 10 This dish must set in the refrigerator overnight. It will give you a deliciously lightly sweet, creamy strata with just a hint of lemon. I use French […]
Roasted Carrot Ginger Soup w/ Roasted Veggies and Home Made Croutons
Serves 4 You won’t believe the flavor of this awesome soup. Everything comes together as an explosion in your palate!I made several changes to deepen and enhance the flavors of this recipe originally from a cooking magazine, but cannot take credit for the originality of this delicious and healthful soup!
Okinawan Sweet Potato Salad w/ Creamy Coconut Dressing
Okinawan sweet potatoes have buff skin and a deep purple flesh. They are earthy, delicately sweet and can be prepared in a variety of ways. Okinawa Sweet Potato Salad With Creamy Coconut Dressing Serves 6 This dish can be made Vegan by substituting the yogurt with Veganaise. Truly […]
