Main Street Farmers Market Caviar
So FRESH, so hard to stop eating. I could skip the chips and eat it with a spoon or on top of anything grilled. D HERE'S ALL IT TAKES Chunky salad bits 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained & rinsed 1/2 (11 oz) can sweet corn 2 small ripe tomatoes, chopped 3/4 cup seedless cucumber, chopped 1/4 cup purple onion, finely chopped 3 green onions, finely chopped 2 jalapenos, seeded & finely chopped 1... More...
By Jill | 5 comments | Full Recipe...Oven Fried Crispy Chicken Bites
My friend, Patsy from Family, Friends and Food had me drooling over her simple Crispy Chicken Recipe using Panko Bread Crumbs. Inspired by Patsy's cooking process, I ventured to make my own version. But only because I had to work with what I had on hand in the pantry. I liked this recipe because I could BAKE the chicken in the oven in a relatively short time. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES to feed 2 adults,... More...
By Jill | 6 comments | Full Recipe...Garlic and Garlic Oil- Safe Methods for Storing and Preserving
WHAT IS GARLIC? Garlic (Allium sativum) is a member of the Amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae), which also includes leeks, onions, and shallots. It is a perennial with an underground bulb (head) composed of pungent bulblets commonly called cloves. Approximately 90 percent of the garlic grown in the United States is grown in California. California Early and California Late are the two major commercial... More...
By Jill | 5 comments | Full Recipe...Grill Roasted Bell Pepper
Ever have those days when you feel like grillin' ANYTHING, just so you can grill? I threw on a couple of red bell peppers the other day, just because. I took great pleasure in watching the skins turn black, knowing full well the inside was growing sweet and tender. Turning every now & then, making sure to get all the sides good and black. I didn't watch the time. I watched the peppers. After... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Roasted Garlic Paste and Oil
Inspired by Michael Chiarello's book Flavored Oils: 50 Recipes for Cooking with Infused Oils. I have, rolling around my head, the idea to make a loaf of garlic bread. Not the bread with garlic spread on it's slices. Garlic stirred into the dough itself. Is your mouth watering just thinkin' about it? But first, I need to roast a few heads of garlic. And while I'm at it, I may as well make garlic... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...My First Cooking Demonstration
It's rare of me to make personal journal posts on Simple Daily Recipes, however, I REALLY wanted to share some photos with y'all. A few weeks back the City Manager of Sulphur Springs, Marc Maxwell CALLED ME asking if I would do a cooking demonstration for our local Main Street Farmer's Market. As maturely and calmly as I could, I said "YES!" It wasn't until I hung up with Marc that I remembered... More...
By Jill | 10 comments | Full Recipe...Zucchini and Red Bell Pepper Pasta
Fast, healthy and filling! It will take longer for the pasta to cook than the vegetables. Don't let the simplicity of the dish trick you, it's loaded with flavor. Using the freshest vegetables and a GOOD wedge of young Parmesan makes this dish a hit with everyone. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES linguine cooked according to the package directions 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup onion,... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Soft White Bread Made At Home
The original recipe is Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread Inspired by Chris Kimball from the book, Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day. At the time of mixing the dough, I didn't have whole wheat flour and took a chance on using all All-Purpose Flour in the recipe. It worked out beautifully. The family fell in love, the kids wanted to eat peanut butter sandwiches all day long, and I fell addicted to... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Parmesan Crackers
What do you do with a baguette, when it's done being a baguette? What do you do with a baguette unemployed? You turn it into Parmesan Crackers of course! Super simple to bake up in 15 minutes. You could season them any ol'way to your hearts desire. They can easily be made ahead and stored in an airtight bag or container until your ready. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 1 baguette 1/4 cup butter, melted and... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...A Mothers Day Giveaway Bonanza
HEADS UP! I know of a Mother's Day Giveaway that starts today. My good friend & fellow food blogger, Sherri Jo from The Adventures of Kitchen Girl has kicked off A Mother's Day Giveaway Bonanza For the next 10 days Sherri is going to give away fabulous gifts with the help of some of her wonderful blogger friends and several generous retailers. Today's prize giveaway is a One Year Subscription... More...
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