My father-in-law shared some of his beets, and I decided on a salad with lots of big flavor, so of course, I thought of Greek. The herbs and a little sweetness balance the beets well. PrintBeet This Greek Salad IngredientsBeets Balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper Kalamata olives Granulated onion powder, or sliced fresh onion Dill…
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Basil Shrimp
PrintBasil Shrimp This is an amazing and easy main dish or appetizer.IngredientsExtra large shrimp Extra virgin olive oil Lots of pressed or minced garlic Lots of chopped fresh basil and/or fresh oregano Sea salt (good grade) Freshly ground pepperInstructionsRemove legs from shrimp. Split the shrimp in half lengthwise (I left the shell on). It’s…
Savory Shortbread Crackers
Perfect for the holidays, these are the most delectable savory shortbread that can be served alone, or topped with a little cheese, or whatever you can dream up, really. One of the great things is, you make the dough, create rolls, wrap in plastic wrap, and store them in the fridge until you need them. …
Rustic Tomato Soup
PrintRustic Tomato Soup Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: Serves 4 Ingredients2 cups chunky tomato sauce* 2 cups chicken stock 4 basil leaves, torn into small pieces 1 tsp granulated garlic powder 1/4 tsp marjoram or herbes de provence 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional) 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 3/4 cup cream Salt and pepper…
Blueberry, Corn, and Basil Salad
We got back to the states late Tuesday. Wednesday will be spent trying to get geared-up and quit moving on “Panama time”. Don has promised to get the pictures uploaded, so I can share them with you. And luckily, Angela has another great recipe for you today. As I discovered, there’s a reason you don’t…