This is such a versatile and scrumptious spread. We put it on toast that was smeared with olive oil, garlic, and tomato (tostadas de ajo), and had it with paella, but it’s great on fried polenta, spread in banana peppers, on salad……. The bread was from Andrea’s Strudel Shop at the Gatesville Farmer’s Market (or…
Tag: olives
Backstrap with Pepper Gravy
Deer backstrap is a favorite of mine, but I’m tired of preparing it the same way every time I cook it. This recipe makes you feel special! I served it with Green Chile Mashed Potatoes. If you happen to like calf liver, this is a great way to prepare it, too. You’ll want to simmer…
Mexican Fish Salad (Cooking for One)
Sometimes I forget about making salads with leftover fish. I love tuna fish or seafood salads, and this is similar. This was the recipe for leftovers from Pesto Fish Tacos (or chicken or shrimp, if that’s what you used). I also used up some vegetables from our garden. And of course, I used Sunshine’s goat…
Beet This Greek Salad
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…
Gourmet Grilled Cheese
It’s hard to beat a good grilled cheese sandwich. When there’s nothing else to have in the fridge, I can always put together a good grilled cheese. Jane Epps (from Epps Family Farm) inspired me to make this recipe. It’s scrumptious. I’ll tell you what I used, then you can change it up however your…