This is another great summer salad. It has an ingredient we haven’t talked about before, Sweet Chili Sauce. You’ll find it in the Asian section of the grocery store or in Asian markets. Don’t let the name fool you, it’s hot, very hot. Beans are a larger part of our diet lately, so I’ve been…
Category: Side Dishes
Sauteed Nopalitos (Cactus)
One more cactus recipe. Come on, it’s our native vegetable. When life gives you cactus, cook it and eat it! Think of it as your Cinco de Mayo dish. PrintSauteed Nopalitos (Cactus) IngredientsYoung, tender, cactus pads Extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, or butter Emeril’s Essence, or other cajun seasoning Granulated garlic powder Ground cumin…
Roasted Yellow Squash
Since we’re getting close to squash season, we need some easy, good recipes to make. This one definitely makes the cut. PrintRoasted Yellow Squash Total Time: 30 minutes Yield: Serves 4 Ingredients2 medium yellow squash, sliced in 1/4″ lengthwise slices Extra virgin olive oil Granulated garlic powder Salt and pepper Herb de ProvenceInstructionsHeat oven to…
Parmesan Squash Sticks
Now I know these aren’t Toasted Cheese Breadsticks, but for a lower calorie, good substitute, I think you’ll like these. PrintParmesan Squash Sticks IngredientsSquash, small so the seed pocket is small, cut into spears Butter, melted Grated parmesan Pepper SaltInstructionsHeat oven to 400 and line a baking sheet with parchment. Dip squash spears in butter,…
Green Beans – Two Ways
PrintBrown Butter Green Beans IngredientsButter Fresh green beans Salt and pepperInstructionsPlace butter in a pot or pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the butter becomes a very light brown. Remove from heat. Salted butter will brown faster. For info on brown butter, click here. Place green beans in boiling salted water, and cook…