I managed to beat the deer to most of the purslane – I’m considering it a victory. It’s a great change-up in greens for us. We’re really enjoying the leaves in salad, to add a mild lemon flavor. For the cooked version, I decided on Asian flavors, and it turned out really yummy. PrintSesame Purslane Total Time:…
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Artichoke Cream Pie
I wanted something with a crust, but didn’t want anything sweet, so I focused on artichokes, bacon, and cream! It’s scrumptious as an appetizer, side, or even a main course. PrintArtichoke Cream Pie Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Yield: Serves 10-12 Ingredients1 refrigerated pie crust (I used Immaculate) 5 or 6 strips bacon 1…
Shrimp with Mustard Cream
If you want an easy, delicious, elegant shrimp dish, this is it. I really just wanted butter, but Don’s a sauce person. This recipe is a compromise. PrintShrimp with Mustard Cream Cook Time: 5 minutes Yield: Serves 2-4 Ingredients1 lb shrimp, cleaned and patted dry 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 large cloves garlic,…
Don’s Pizza
We still had leftover pesto, and leftover sriracha cream from the Grilled Cheese with Pesto sandwiches, so I decided to make a pizza. When I was in Portland, I found some great organic pizza crusts. Locally, you should be able to find them at the large HEB stores. They are with all the pizza ingredients, and…
Grilled Cheese with Pesto
This is definitely a gourmet grilled cheese. Since there are lots of pecans for me to work with, and now we have loads of basil, I decided to make a pesto butter for our grilled cheese sandwiches. You could definitely use your own recipe for pesto – different nuts, different herbs, no butter, add avocado…