Ingredients: 2 lbs russet potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 1/2 lb cubed sirloin or stew beef (can brown if desired, I didn’t bother) 1 stalk celery, sliced 1 onion, cut into quarter moon slices 1/3 cup chopped green olives with pimentos 15 oz canned stewed tomatoes (with juice!) 3 […]
Ingredients: 1 onion, sliced into quarter moons 2 medium yellow squash, cut into bite-sized wedges 3 cloves garlic, sliced 1-pint cherry or other small tomatoes, halved 2 4.4 oz tins sardines in olive oil 2 tablespoons nonpareil capers 1/3 cup (drained) Kalamata olives 1/2 cup (loose) coarsely chopped Italian parsley […]
Ingredients: 1 onion, sliced into half-moons 2 cloves garlic, sliced 1 lb small okra 28 oz canned diced tomatoes or 1 1/2 lb fresh tomatoes, cubed 1 1/2 tablespoons Lebanese 7 mixed spice mix* 14 oz canned chickpeas, drained pinch salt Directions: In a medium pot, saute the onion and […]
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup (dry) orzo 2 ears’ worth corn kernels 1 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes 2 “baby” cucumbers, sliced into half-moons 3 tablespoons minced dill 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives 4 oz baby arugula, coarsely chopped 4 oz crumbled feta 3 tablespoons sherry […]
Ingredients: 4 oz smoked salmon, cut into bite-sized pieces 8 oz watercress 2 roasted beets, sliced 2 6 1/2 minute eggs, halved 3/4 lb thin asparagus, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 pint mixed cherry tomatoes, halved 2 “baby” cucumbers, sliced into coins dressing: 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons […]
Ingredients: 1 medium zucchini, cut into bite-sized pieces 3 shishito peppers 2 cups cherry tomatoes (I used Sun Gold) 1 small onion, sliced into quarter moon slices 1 lb large scallops, patted dry Florida seasoning or lemon pepper salt Directions: Lightly oil a grill pan and heat. Arrange the vegetables […]
Ingredients: 2 5-oz cans solid white tuna packed in water, drained 2-3 tablespoons dill pickle relish 1 stalk celery, diced 1/4 cup diced red onion 1/2 tablespoon tahini paste* 1/2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning 3-4 tablespoons mayonnaise to serve: 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced into wedges 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, thinly […]
Ingredients: 2 5-oz cans solid white tuna packed in water, drained 7-oz cooked chickpeas 2-3 tablespoons capers 1/4 cup diced red onion 1/2 tablespoon tahini* 1 1/2 tablespoons dill weed 1/4 teaspoon dried mint 1/3 cup whole plain Greek yogurt salt freshly ground black pepper to serve: 4 hard-boiled eggs, […]
Ingredients: cornbread layer: 2/3 cup flour 2/3 cup cornmeal 2/3 cup milk 1/3 cup finely crumbled Cotija cheese 1/4 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle 1 egg meat mixture: 1 lb 85% lean ground beef 8 oz canned Mexican style […]
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef 1 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons Chili powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/2 teaspoon dried onion 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons soy sauce […]