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), […]
Recipes
Grilled Nopales (Cactus) Salad with Smoky Orange Vinaigrette
Nopales are from the paddle of the prickly pear cactus and are available either in the whole cactus paddle or pre-cut and packaged in most Mexican or ethnic specialty stores. Studies show that Nopales can actually lower the blood sugar and have been used in the Mexican diet for many […]
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 […]
Scallop Cakes with Cilantro Lime Mayonnaise
Try this unique recipe with those sweet and succulent scallops. Serves 4 What you’ll need: 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 cup finely chopped onion 2 pounds sea scallops ½ cup chopped fresh chives 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour 1 Tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger […]
Fresh Corn Tortilla Chips
Fresh Corn Tortilla Chips Make your own tortilla chips two ways – fry them or bake them. You will just love these toasty little wedges of goodness! Great with homemade Pico de Gallo or Dee’s Smoky Salsa What you’ll need: Fresh Corn Tortillas Canola oil Salt Large paper grocery […]
Pico de Gallo (Fresh Tomato Salsa)
Pico de Gallo Fresh Tomato Salsa You can make this easy, chunky salsa as spicy or mild as you like. It’s always a hit! Use with Fresh Corn Tortilla Chips or top your favorite Mexican dish such as Nachos, Tostadas or Tacos. What you’ll need: 6 large, very […]