By Claudia Pierson Living in the moment is wonderful, as is living in the season. Using what is reflective of the season and fresh from picking is always a treat, as are these recipes. Roasted Beet and Orange Salad serves 6 2 bunches fresh beets (I like to use a mixture of red and golden) 10-12 ounces mixed spring greens [...]
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans, 1 (8 ounce) package softened cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix, 2 cloves pressed garlic, 2 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, 1 can pitted ripe olives, 1 medium seeded and chopped tomato, 2 chopped green onions, fresh chopped cilantro, tortilla chips Directions: Spread refried beans in 9-inch square baking [...]
Ingredients: 12 slices of bacon halved crosswise, two 4-ounce packages of trimmed enoki mushrooms split into 24 bundles, 3 scallions quartered lengthwise and cut into 3-inch lengths, freshly ground pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange bacon three inches apart. Set mushrooms on bacon slices. Top with scallions. Season with pepper. [...]
Ingredients: 1/4 lb lump crabmeat, 1-2 teaspoons chili sauce, 1/4 teaspoon dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 finely chopped scallions, 1 tablespoon chopped basil, 1 tablespoon chopped chives, 40 cherry tomatoes, salt Directions: In a mixing bowl, combine crab meat, chili sauce, mustard, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, scallions and herbs. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate until needed. [...]
Ingredients: 1 cup 1/2-inch stale crustless white bread cubes, 1 cup white grape juice, 1 1/4 cups blanched sliced almonds, 1 cup peeled and diced cucumber, 1 peeled and chopped Granny Smith apple, 1 cup seedless green grapes, 1 clove garlic, 3 tablespoon sherry vinegar, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 cup buttermilk, salt, ground pepper, shredded mint leaves Directions: [...]
Ingredients: 10 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, 5 bacon strips, halved lengthwise Directions: Place asparagus on sheet of waxed paper; coat with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle with pepper; turn to coat. Wrap a bacon piece around each spear; secure ends with toothpicks. Grill, uncovered, over medium-low heat until bacon is crisp, turning occasionally. Discard toothpicks. Recommendation: Pikes [...]
Filling: 4 ounces cream cheese; 1/2 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese; 2 tablespoons diced green onion; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced; 1 tablespoon roasted red pepper, diced; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, to taste; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste Other ingredients: 2 large flour tortillas, 6 slices bacon Directions: Mix all filling ingredients well. Spread filling over each tortilla. Tightly [...]
Ingredients: 1 poundground beef, 250-milliliter jar salsa, 1 (10-ounce) bag Tostitos Scoops, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup sour cream or guacamole Directions: Cook beef on medium to high heat in a nonstick pan until browned.Drain the beef and rinse pan. Add beef back to pan. Pour jar of salsa into beef mixture. Let simmer until beef absorbs sauce. [...]
Ingredients: 8 ounces rotini pasta, 1 large tomato, chopped, 1 medium green pepper, chopped, 1 medium red pepper, chopped, 1 small onion, chopped, 1 (2-1/4-ounce) can black olives, drained and sliced, 1 (8-ounce) bottle sun-dried tomato salad dressing, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Directions: Cook pasta according to directions.While pasta is cooking, chop tomato, peppers and onion into very small pieces. [...]
