Asparagus Wraps
When making a delicious meal – especially when entertaining – I think the sides are just as important. Asparagus is plentiful and in season and the tasty Asparagus Wraps, from Too Hot in the Kitchen: Secrets to Sizzle At Any Age, are the perfect way to showcase their snappy flavor. Don’t be intimidated by the [...]
My Favorite Passover Strawberry Kugel Recipe
Passover has always been my children’s favorite holiday. We did our Seder southern style here in Baton Rouge with our dear famly friends, the Bombet family. Ronnie is known for his blackened redfish and wow did I look forward to it! I made a creamy spinach and Strawberry Kugel…of course, we always included the traditional Seder [...]
Crisp Summer Salad
We had corn on the cob the other night with our dinner and had a few ears left over. The next day I was looking through the fridge to figure out what to make for lunch and I noticed some cucumber and tomatoes that my neighbor had given me from their garden. I decided that [...]
Roasted Veggie Pot Pie-What do you think??
Roasted Veggie Pot Pie No cutting and chopping with a bag of frozen veggies (I like chunkier stir fry combination) but I insist upon fresh sweet potatoes to add that natural roasted sweetness to the pie. You can always toss in Rotessiere chicken, if desired. Makes 4 servings 1 (16-ounce) package frozen stir fry vegetables, defrosted 2 cups [...]
Best of Both! Yam Cornbread Stuffing
Christmas is not far away and I am starting to make my grocery list ahead of time. Traditionally families have cornbread dressing and sweet potato casserole, but I just cannot shy away from this Yam Cornbread Stuffing…why not have the best of both?! What could be better than naturally sweet yams and cornbread team up for a [...]
Roasted Vegetables
A fantastic satisfying vegetable entrée with a kick of flavor. Throw on a steak if someone desires a more substantial meal to serve with the vegetables. Goes great with pork tenderloin. Ingredients 4 cups peeled, cubed sweet potatoes (yams), cut in 1-inch cubes 1 1/2 cups zucchini, cut into small chunks 1 small red onion, [...]
Creamy Squash Casserole with Pecan Crumble
A family recipe that makes our holiday table every year. If you don’t like squash, this casserole will win you over…you won’t realize it even includes squash. Ingredients 2 pounds fresh yellow squash, thinly sliced 2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped 1 large onion, chopped 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 (15-ounce) can cream-style corn [...]
Steamed Vegetables
Nothing is better than seasonal vegetables with a simple splash of flavor. I love using the Nakano Seasoned Rice Vinegar Roasted Garlic. Also, Nakano has so many different flavors – Pesto, Red Pepper, Basil & Oregano – that add delicious zing without the fat. Ingredients Pound of seasonal vegetables (corn, asparagus, okra, squash and zucchini) [...]
