Description Caponata is a Sicilian dish with eggplant, zucchini, tomato, and peppers traditionally cooked in oil and vinegar and flavored with sugar, raisins, capers, olives, and pine nuts. It’s tangy, sweet, crunchy, and salty all at the same time. Serve at room temperature as a side dish to grilled fish or as a starter on … Read more
Description This great healthy snack is full of protein that will satisfy that salty craving without the guilt. I serve this as an appetizer, as a snack, or as a meal on its own. It’s simple, easy and everyone loves it. I choose to microwave the edamame because it is easy, but boiling or steaming … Read more
Description A truly piquant pickle that will satisfy those of us who have a loose sweet tooth. I have been looking for a truly flavorful pickle recipe, not sweet, but not just spicy, either. The key is the variety of ingredients, not just cutting down on the sugar. Only 24 hours in the refrigerator, and … Read more
Description Raita is usually considered an Indian salad. This is great served with any spicy dish! Ingredients 1 cup plain yogurt 1 cup sour cream 3 cucumbers, seeded and chopped 1 tomato, seeded and chopped 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon paprika 4 cloves crushed garlic salt and pepper to taste Instructions In a salad … Read more
Description Underripe avocados are lightly pickled in brine that is tangy and slightly sweet. These are great to serve with your favorite burger, hot dog, or Tex-Mex dish. They make a snazzy addition to salads too! These are so addictive; I buy more underripe avocados than I do ripe ones now. I reuse the brine … Read more
Description This a quick and easy hot sauce my dad makes with canned tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, and spices. My mom had to go behind him to write down what he was tossing in. Charring the jalapeno peppers (optional) gives it that smokiness, and the jalapeno pepper seeds need to be in the hot sauce (picante) … Read more
Description This is a recipe that I have been working on for a while. They are great for my husband’s football parties! Serve with sour cream or ranch dressing on the side. Enjoy! Ingredients 4 baking potatoes ½ onion, diced ½ cup milk salt and pepper to taste 3 tablespoons butter 1 green bell pepper, … Read more
Description A delicious treat from the American South. These tender morsels smell great and taste even better! Ingredients 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying 3 cups cornmeal 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 ½ teaspoons salt 1 ½ cups milk ½ cup water 1 egg, beaten 1 small onion, minced Servings: 6
Description The quince is an old-fashioned, intensely aromatic, and dearly loved fruit. It is not an easy fruit to prepare, as it needs to be poached or cooked before it can be used in recipes. Quince paste is a wonderful accompaniment to cheese and crackers-try chevre as well as other mild, firm cheeses. You can … Read more
Description Cream corn makes these hush puppies extra moist and yummy. Ingredients 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying 1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn 2 eggs, beaten 1 tablespoon minced onion 2 cups self-rising flour 1 teaspoon seasoning salt Servings: 24