adapted from www.epicurious.com 4 medium green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked until crisp, reserving 1/3 cup drippings, and drained on paper towels 8 large slices firm white sandwich bread 3/4 pound Read on!
1 1/2 c self-rising cornmeal 1/2 c self-rising flour 1/2 c sugar 2 eggs 1 1/3 c milk 1/4 c oil 1/2 c corn kernals cut from the cob 2 jalapenos (diced) 1/8 c onions (diced) 1/2 cup grated cheddar Read on!
1 cup diced cucumbers 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup chopped parsley, leaves only, no stems 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves, no stems 1/2 to 1 green pepper, diced 1 bunch green onions, finely sliced 1/2 teaspoon sumac 2 Read on!
Salt 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed 1 tablespoons vegetable or toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger (thumb-sized piece) 2 medium-size garlic cloves, minced Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and fill a large Read on!
1 cup water or plain yogurt 1/2 cup cucumbers, peeled and chopped 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice organic sugar, honey, or agave nectar to taste Crushed ice (optional) Slice of lime or mint sprig, for garnish (optional) Instructions:Place all ingredients in blender and blend Read on!
This cake is amazing with just about any type of fruit. 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1 pound apples, cored & sliced into thin wedges 1 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Read on!
1 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns 1 cup water 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon (scant) salt 8 large ripe persimmons, halved, seeded 1 cup chilled heavy whipping cream Heat heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add whole black peppercorns; toast Read on!
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 2 1/2 cups chopped onions 1/2 pound mixed crimini and oyster mushrooms, sliced (about 3 cups) 1 pounds white scallop or other summer squash, grated 1/2 c vegetable or chicken stock 4 cups basic Read on!
2 strips bacon (optional) 1 onion, chopped 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and chopped 4 cups water or chicken stock (for more intense flavor, simmer shaved cobs and shrimp shells in water Read on!