I had a bunch of “cuties” and wanted to feature them in a salad with Grilled Mahimahi. This fresh little Clementine Jicama Salad delivered crunch, color and herb-y goodness! It was delicious the next day for breakfast, too. I recommend making it ahead of time and letting it sit for at least an hour at room temperature before serving. Make a double batch – it lasts for days!
Yield: 4 small tartlets or 1 9-inch tart I’ve always used my Mom’s recipe for pie crust. It’s a simple, straight forward, butter-based crust. No chilling required. Nothing fancy. Maybe that’s why it works. Every. Single. Time. I use mini tart pans with removable bottoms or 1 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Left over dough may […]
Yield: 4 servings This recipe yields 4 4-ounce servings. If you have big eaters at the table, you might prefer to double it and have some leftovers. Trust me, you’ll want them. Ingredients: 1 1-pound pork tenderloin olive oil, salt and pepper 1 1/2 cups pitted, chopped fresh cherries 1/2 cup raisins 1 tablespoon honey […]
Yield: 2 each This recipe relies on a dehydrator. I have an Excalibur 9000, which came with a wonderful cookbook. There are many possibilities with a dehydrator – making fruit leathers is one of the most basic. I capture the basic method here. Be sure to use clean, ripe, fresh fruit. Take 1 1/2 cups […]
Yield: 4 servings Feel free to use whatever vegetables you have on hand. Snow peas, broccoli, bok choy, and green bell pepper would be good, just to name a few. I serve it over brown rice, but it’s also good on its own. Ingredients: 1 1 1/4-pound pork tenderloin, trimmed, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick […]
Yield: 6 servings This healthy salad relies on some of my favorite flavor bombs – citrus, ginger, and fresh herbs. It may be “winter-y,” but it’s light and delicious all the same. Enjoy it as a side with grilled meat or seafood, as a main on a bed of greens, or alone, for breakfast. It’s […]
Yield: 6 servings This dessert is a great way to highlight seasonal summer fruit. The original recipe calls for creme fraiche, but I think plain yogurt is simple and delicious. Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup fat-free plain yogurt 6 firm but ripe nectarines, halved, pitted […]
Yield: 4 servings This salad is delicious, nutritious, and gets better with time. It’s a wonderful way to spotlight seasonal winter greens. Give it a spin! Ingredients for salad: 1 bunch kale, washed, stems removed, and leaves into thin ribbons 1 apple, chopped into matchstick-shaped pieces 3 ounces Parmesan cheese, thinly sliced with a vegetable peeler Ingredients […]
Yield: 4 servings This salsa comes together easily and adds great flavor to grilled chops. If you buy your pork chops thick-cut, you will need to adjust the cooking time (aim to achieve an internal tempertaure of 150 degrees for medium). Ingredients: 1 cup fresh pineapple, peeled and diced 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and […]
I have friends who like the idea of the farmers’ market but are paralyzed by the thought of actually purchasing produce and cooking with it. Either that, or, they go crazy buying produce at the farmers’ market, get it home, look at it and think – “uh-oh, what now?” For helpful guidelines and tips on how to make the most of your next visit to the farmers’ market, read more…
