Shallot Citrus Green Beans served cold after being quickly marinated in a light agave lime dressing with shaved shallots. Fresh, crispy and perfect as a side dish. I like to make this recipe using fresh picked green beans. The taste is exceptional. You can use store bought, of course, but fresh is always first choice. The quick marinade coats the blanched beans and you get a perfectly coated crispy bite. You can serve these green beans warm if you so desire. Just skip the ice water bath and coat with dressing immediately following the blanching process. Serve them as a side dish to your favorite protein. Leave them in the…
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Wild Blackberry Pie with a light and flaky all butter crust, fresh picked blackberries served warm with vanilla ice cream. Fresh picked wild blackberries make a delicious pie filling. So natural, so sweet and knowing you handpicked them makes this pie extra special. Just a few simple ingredients and you have dessert that screams summertime. I remember picking blackberries in the backyard with my grandpa. We would fill up a large colander, just enough to fill a pie. My mom would make the crust. She once won an award for her apple pie. It’s really good. The only thing I do different from hers is use all butter. She’s from…
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Blistered Tomato Basil Pasta with vine ripened cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and garlic in an olive oil sauce over angel hair pasta. Summer freshness in a bowl right here. There is nothing better than having your own tomatoes and basil in the garden to use in dishes like this. Even if you have store bought, this dish is packed with summer freshness. It won’t take long to blister cherry tomatoes in the pan with olive oil and garlic, then add fresh torn basil leaves and lots of parmesan. Simplicity tastes so good. Ingredients in Blistered Tomato Basil Pasta Related Recipes Fresh, summary dishes featuring tomatoes like Asparagus-Tomato Crispy Rice are…
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Mexican Grilled Shrimp Bowls with tomato avocado salsa, grilled corn and cilantro lime crema over fluffy white rice. This healthy bowl is packed with layers of flavor. A quick marinade of Tajin and Chamoy brings all the flavor to these grilled shrimp. Fresh cherry tomatoes and avocado create a quick salsa and the grilled corn can be cut off the cob and added straight to the mix. Top it all with a light and creamy cilantro lime crema to bring it all together. Ingredients in Mexican Grilled Shrimp Bowls Related Recipes If you love shrimp, you’ve come to the right place. They are such a quick and easy protein to…
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Asparagus-Tomato Crispy Rice transforms leftover rice into a delicious meal with asparagus, grape tomatoes, garlic, basil and fresh parmesan. This is one of my favorite ways to use leftover rice and top with my favorite ingredients. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and topped with all the freshness. Asparagus gets a quick blanch and is sauteed with grape tomatoes and garlic then served over crispy rice. Top with freshly grated parmesan, fresh basil and a little extra olive oil drizzle. Tuck in a few lemon wedges and you can have this dish on the table in 20 minutes. Ingredients in Asparagus-Tomato Crispy Rice Related Recipes Try these related…
