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Category: Side Dishes

Squash Gratin

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Lanie Fioretti

I’m still trying to help my father-in-law use up his yellow squash, so this week, I decided on a gratin. PrintSquash Gratin Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: Serves 6 Ingredients1 lb yellow (or zucchini) squash 2-4 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup diced onion 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves 1/2 tsp granulated garlic powder…

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Quick Salsa

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Lanie Fioretti

Our friend, Tommy, has a delicious salsa recipe, and it’s really quick.  You’ll never buy salsa again, once you try this.  It is, of course, my way of making his salsa! PrintQuick Salsa Ingredients1 (28 oz can) whole tomatoes, drained 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped 1 cup chopped cilantro 1 1/2 TBSP dried chopped onions…

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Salsa Squash

Posted on July 8, 2014July 9, 2014 by Lanie Fioretti

My father-in-law has enough yellow squash for at least half of the city this year!  Ours hasn’t started producing, so it’s great that he’s willing to share. I wanted a new casserole this summer, and something with a Tex-Mex flair.  My testers said this was a winner.  It’s a delicious way to use a lot…

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Grilled Summer Squash Salad

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Lanie Fioretti

The summer squash is coming in, and I’m missing our lettuce, so it’s time for a salad creation. PrintGrilled Summer Squash Salad Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: Serves 6 Ingredients4 medium squash Vinaigrette dressing Salt and pepper Fresh basil leaves, torn 1/2 cup sliced olives 1 cup sliced celery 1/2 cup sliced banana peppers or…

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Grilled Cactus Salad

Posted on May 12, 2014September 18, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

I’ve been waiting for the new pads to shoot out on my thornless cactus this spring, and finally I have a few to work with.  This year I wanted to try a Nopales (cactus) Salad. It’s a great summer side dish, and gets better the longer it sits.  Click here, for how to prepare fresh…

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