If you have a garden, you likely have lots of great veggies in mid to late summer. Here is a rich, delicious way to use them that’s also healthy. The fresh herbs really make the flavors pop! Ratatouille is a French veggie stew – things always sound better in French!! La […]
Vegetarian
Veggies in Masala Simmer Sauce
Wait til you taste this Indian Veggie and Tofu melange gently cooked in a delicate sauce of coconut milk and warming Asian spices! Outstanding! Serves 6 Serve with Dee’s Coconut Rice Pilaf What You’ll Need: 1 small shallot, finely minced Clarified butter or ghee for frying shallot Masala Simmer […]
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 […]
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cherries and Candied Pecans
Tired of Balsamic Vinegar on your Brussels Sprouts? Try something different! Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cherries and Candied Pecans Serves 6 What you’ll need: FYI – Everything you will need for this recipe is available at Trader Joe’s! 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 3 Tablespoons olive oil 2 […]
Glazed Sage Sweet Potato Medallions
Serves 6 Quick and easy holiday side that pairs well with turkey, ham, pork, beef or even fish! If you want to keep you meal vegetarian or vegan, try this paired with Sweet Basil Haricots Verts and your favorite veggie protein source. Enjoy! What you’ll need: 2 pounds sweet […]
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 […]
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 […]
