The incredible combination of French and Southern cuisine that makes Cajun cooking simply can’t be beat. A quick 20-minute prep and 20-minute cooking time make this an easy meal to spice up any night. Ingredients 4 ounces linguine pasta 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning 2 tablespoons butter 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1...
This is my favorite dessert. I was introduced to panna cotta by my favorite Italian friend who owns a local restaurant here in Toledo. After much pleading, I talked him into sharing the recipe with me. Today I pay it forward and share it with you! Panna Cotta Ingredients: 1/4 cup cold water 2 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin 3 cups whipping...
Ingredients 4 lemons 1 cup sugar 8 cinnamon sticks One 750-milliliter bottle sauvignon blanc or other dry white wine 1 cup apple brandy, such as Calvados 1 cup apple cider 1 cup soda water 1 tart green apple, such as Granny Smith, cored, quartered and thinly sliced crosswise 1 sweet red apple, such as Gala, cored, quartered and thinly sliced crosswise Directions • Thinly slice 1 lemon,...
• 3 fresh peaches • 2 medium cucumbers, halved and sliced • 6 large fresh mint leaves, finely chopped • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar • Juice of one fresh lemon • 1 tablespoon honey • 2 tablespoons olive oil • Crumbled goat cheese • Salt & pepper Slice the peaches and cucumbers into ¼ inch slices and place in a medium bowl. Whisk together...
Ingredients: -1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed -1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro -1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes) -1/4 cup avocado oil -1 teaspoon sea salt -2 cups diced watermelon -3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese -1/2 English cucumber, seeded and diced Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Let cool completely. For the dressing, process the cilantro, lime juice, avocado oil and sea salt in...
Perfect for potlucks and snacking! Ingredients 3-5 medium eggplants (3 pounds) 5 tablespoons tahini paste Juice from 1 freshly squeezed lemon 3 garlic cloves, crushed Half of a small onion 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste) Instructions Roast the eggplants in the oven on medium heat, or on a BBQ grill for about 30...
We live in Ohio, land of the cornfields. And there's nothing better than fresh, sweet corn this time of year. Unless, of course, you match it up with mac and cheese. This recent recipe just appeared on one of my favorite sites called The Kitchn. If you love to cook, you'll want to take time to visit! Serves...
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice 6 garlic cloves, grated or minced ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 pound large shrimp, shelled (except for tails) and deveined Instructions In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, juice, garlic, cumin, red...
INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces uncooked pasta (we used whole wheat Capellini) 3 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 5-6 cups packed baby spinach 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS: 1. Add the pasta to a large pot of boiling salted water and cook until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Set...
Ingredients 1 teaspoon pure chili powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 cup water 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 whole skinless, boneless chicken breast (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch strips 1 green bell pepper—cored, seeded and cut into thin strips ...