Homemade Creamy Tomato Soup
Oh the joy of discovering excellent recipes! My heart is full with happiness and my stomach cannot wait to taste this nurturing soup again. I wish I could claim full credit, but I cannot. This is the fine work of Cook's Illustrated and America's Test Kitchen. The original recipe is called Creamless Creamy Tomato Soup. It serves 6 to 8, easy. I enjoyed it twice in one day last weekend, it's... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Creamy, CHEESY Broccoli Rice Recipe
This cheesy broccoli and rice recipe was a BIG HIT with the family. It made a perfect side to a batch of crispy, chicken. It, also, made a filling vegetarian lunch the next day. I thought it was even better the next day. Broccoli rice recipes I've tried in the past left me with overcooked broccoli and dried out rice. I like my broccoli to have a bite and I want the rice to blend with the creamy... More...
By Jill | 1 comment | Full Recipe...Deviled Egg Sandwiches
Back in the years of living single & carefree, I had a Summer when I barely had enough money to buy eggs, bread, and and a few vegetables. Somehow, I look back on that time as the best time of my single life. Anyhoo. Remember when I shared the Cheesey Zucchini and Squash recipe and told you that I would eat cheesey zucchini & squash when I grew tired of egg salad sandwiches? Well here's... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Lentil Chili Recipe
Of all the simple lentil recipes I have tried, this one is fast becoming my favorite way to eat lentils. My newest friend from Virginia, Cheryl B., brought this soup over last week for our lunch together. The kids chowed down! Cheryl was sweet enough to leave extra lentil chili behind for me to photograph and enjoy. And I certainly did just that. ;D HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 1 1/2 teaspoon canola... More...
By Jill | 10 comments | Full Recipe...Homecooked Black Eyed Peas
2 pounds fresh shelled black eyed peas 1 tablespoon oil or bacon drippings 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper enough water to cover peas in the pot Place all the ingredients in a large pot over medium high heat. Make sure you have enough water to cover the peas with 2 inches of water. After the water comes to a boil, cover with a lid, reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours. Set your timer for the... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Kim’s Coleslaw Salad
Instead of the traditional mayonnaise-based dressing, Kim's Coleslaw Salad uses oil & vinegar with a touch of sugar. It's zesty, fresh, crunchy and hard to stop eating. This particular recipe is a BIG HIT for potluck meals. Kim has told me that even when she has doubled the recipe for parties, hoping to bring home leftovers, she ends up bringing home an empty bowl. Beside using oil &... More...
By Jill | 11 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Zucchini Bars
HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 small zucchini, shredded and drained (1 cup) 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease square pan, 8x8x2 or 9x9x2 inches. Mix brown sugar, butter , vanilla and egg in large bowl. ... More...
By Jill | 10 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Roasted Zucchini Quesadillas
You can't go wrong with this fresh and simple recipe. Roasted vegetables make an excellent filling for quesadillas whenever you need to throw together an appetizer for guests, a light lunch for yourself, or a quick recipe for a large, hungry crowd of Main Street Farmers' Market Fans. The kids down at market wanted to gobble them up. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED 20 homemade flour tortillas or store bought 2... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Peppers and Black Bean Soup
When you barely have time to prepare something good to eat, make a batch of peppers and black bean soup. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 2 (14 ounce) cans black beans 2 tablespoons butter or oil 1 large jalapeno, seeded and chopped 1 large garlic clove, crushed or minced 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 small onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon New Mexico Chile Powder 1/4 teaspoon Cumin 1/4 teaspoon Hot Spanish... More...
By Jill | 0 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...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...
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