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), […]
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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 […]
Little Gem Salad with Lemon Cream Dressing
Little Gem Salad with Lemon Cream Dressing What you’ll need: For the dressing: (makes about 1 ½ cups) 2 to 3 anchovy fillets, rinsed Handful chopped chives Handful chopped parsley Juice of 1 fresh lemon 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 1/2 cup regular or olive oil mayonnaise 3/4 cup […]
Baby Greens with Herb Crusted Cheese Rounds and Orange Vinaigrette
Mixed Baby Greens with Herb Crusted Chevre’ and Orange Vinaigrette What you’ll need: For the dressing: 1 ½ cups fresh orange juice 1 shallot, finely minced 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 2 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar ½ cup red wine vinegar 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup […]
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 […]
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 […]
Grilled Sweet Potato and Pomegranate Salad
This is quite a unique side to serve any time! Healthful and delicious! Grilled Sweet Potato and Pomegranate Salad with Pistachios and Mint A Middle Eastern-inspired Salad Serves 6 as a side What you’ll need: 4 Medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 2/3 cup fresh orange […]
