Chilled Cucumber and Chive Soup An original Dee thing Serves 6 as an appetizer soup What you’ll need: 2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and diced (about 2 cups) 1 bunch chives, chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1/4 cup chopped parsley 2 green onions, including tops, thinly sliced 1 large clove […]
Soups, Chowders & Sauces
Zucchini Parmesan Soup with Poblano and Crème Fraiche
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 […]
Lemon Cream for Artichokes
DEE’S LEMON CREAM This quick little recipe is easily whipped up and will impress you with its delicious simplicity! Serve as your dip for grilled or steamed artichokes in place of butter or mayonnaise. What You’ll Need: 1 cup non-fat or low-fat Greek yogurt 3 to 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil […]
Dee’s Original Seafood Cocktail Sauce
Dee’s Original Seafood Cocktail Sauce This is a definite crowd-pleaser cocktail sauce! Experiment until you achieve the best flavors for your personal taste. What You’ll Need: 14 oz. Bottle good quality chili sauce, such as Heinz 1 Tablespoon horseradish (or to taste) 2 to 3 teaspoons grated or very […]
Dee’s Delightful Tartar Sauce
Dee’s Delightful Tartar Sauce What You’ll Need: ¼ cup mayonnaise (olive oil mayo preferred) ½ to ¾ cup non-fat Greek yogurt 1 Tablespoon very finely minced onion or shallot 2 Tablespoons sweet pickle relish (the kind without the mustard) OR 3 finely chopped cornichons (if you don’t like the sweeter […]
Creamy Horseradish Sauce
Creamy Horseradish Sauce This is perfect served with Prime Rib! What You’ll Need: 4 to 6 Tablespoons good quality jarred or freshly grated horseradish, according to taste ½ cup non-fat or low-fat Greek yogurt OR ½ cup low-fat sour cream 2 to 3 Tablespoons olive oil mayonnaise or more […]
Blender Béarnaise Sauce
Blender Béarnaise Sauce What You’ll Need: 1 cup butter 4 egg yolks 2 teaspoons finely minced shallot 1 teaspoon dried French tarragon OR Fresh tarragon leaves, about 1 Tablespoon, chopped Salt to taste ½ teaspoon white, tarragon or champagne vinegar And of course, a blender! Steps: Place shallots, butter and vinegar […]
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!
Corn and Crab Chowder in Spicy Coconut Broth
Dee’s Corn and Crab Chowder in Spicy Coconut Broth This is a satisfying treat for cool nights. You can make it as spicy or as sweet as you like. If you don’t like the taste of curry, simply use a seeded chile for spicy flavor instead! This chowder takes only […]
