Archive for May 10th, 2009
Spicy Spinach Quesadillas
A very simple brunch or lunch dish. Habanero cheese is very spicy and is not sold everywhere, so if you don’t like much heat or can’t find it, substitute it with Pepper-Jack and add some crushed red pepper if desired. Ingredients (for about 6 quesadillas) 6 tortillas 4 cups of baby spinach, washed and dried [...]
Cool as a Cucumber Sauce
This cucumber sauce can be used on grilled meats, inside pita sandwiches, or on top of meat or veggie kabobs. The mint in this sauce adds a nice, refreshing touch. Ingredients 1.5 cups of plain yogurt 1/2 medium cucumber, chopped into bite-size pieces 2 tablespoons of sour cream 1 tablespoon of powdered mint leaves 1 [...]
Asparagus and Goat Cheese Pie
Ok, so I cheated on this one and used Alton Brown’s Refrigerator Pie recipe, found here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/refrigerator-pie-recipe/index.html. Instead of his suggestions, I added some blanched asparagus, tomato-basil goat cheese, and crushed red pepper. The result was as good as it sounds!
Lemon Pound Cake
I got this recipe from one of my co-workers and decided to slightly modify it by adding a lemon twist to it. It takes a little bit of time to cream together the butter and shortening, but this is absolutely the best pound cake you’ll ever taste, with or without the hint of lemon! Ingredients [...]
A Fun Cook-Out Spread
Summer is almost here and spring is definitely in full swing! If you’re thinking about hosting a cook-out, try some of these tips to make sure you’re entertaining in style: White platters help bring out the color in foods. Elongated serving dishes also allow you to play around with the placement of dips and sauces. [...]
Asian-style Lettuce Wraps
If you’re stuck with a lot of lettuce, this will help use up some of it. Most of the other ingredients in this dish are ones you most likely already have on hand, making this quick and easy to whip up. In my recipe, I had leftover turnips that I added in instead of the [...]
Mediterranean Spring Salad
A super satisfying springtime salad! For those of you who don’t like to measure things, this salad is mostly build “by the handfuls”. Ingredients (for two people) Mixed baby greens (arugula, romaine, spinach, etc.) A handful of feta cheese A handful of walnuts, shelled and coarsely chopped Two handfuls of garlic flavored croutons A handful [...]
