Today I'm sharing my prettiest salad, my Tomato and Cucumber Summer Salad, so easy that you'll make it over and over again. It is the perfect way to celebrate the abundant and beautiful produce of summer. There is nothing better than homegrown tomatoes warm from your garden, but these days grocers are providing high quality heirloom tomatoes - my favorites. To make this salad, I use ripe plum tomatoes (also called Roma tomatoes). They are evenly sized, have very few seeds, and are close to ...| The Heritage Cook ®
Anne Burrell, the limitlessly talented cook and “Food Network” host who rose on fame training some of the most poorly performing chefs to compete on TV, died at 55, her family announced. The beloved chef, whose flair for the dramatic was part and parcel of her work in the kitchen, passed away on Tuesday morning […]| Trending Politics Conservative News and Commentary
Catch Chef Maricel on the Food Network's "Supermarket Stakeout" Season 6 premiere. Tune in on May 1, 2024, at 9 PM EST for a unique culinary competition hosted by Alex Guarnaschelli. The post Supermarket Stakeout Season 6 Premiere appeared first on Maricel's Kitchen.| Maricel's Kitchen
You know that moment in summer when you are confronted with a huge mound of zucchini? You have fried it, sautéed, steamed, added to muffins, cookies, even pancakes, and just cannot contemplate another bite? That is the time to grab this recipe. I made a batch last night using four zucchinis, and I personally ate almost the entire batch. Invite a few friends and that mound will disappear before your very eyes. It is just that good.| Napa Farmhouse 1885™
When Holiday Baking Championship talk is in the air you know the holidays are coming and on November 4th we get the new season of the show with host Jesse Palmer and judges Carla Hall, Duff Goldman and Nancy Fuller. What is a bit different this year is that there is a $1,000 in holiday […]| BSCkids
Christmas Cookie Challenge is back for an 8th season on November 7th as Eddie Jackson and Ree Drummond once again host the top cookie artisans to show their skills. Each episode will have two challenges as they explore different aspects of the holidays with challenges that include different aspects of the North Pole, Polar Express, […]| BSCkids
You know that moment in summer when you are confronted with a huge mound of zucchini? You have fried it, sautéed, steamed, added to muffi...| napafarmhouse1885.blogspot.com
This Corn Potato Chowder Salad has the components of corn chowder soup, kicked up with fresh chiles and transformed into a delicious salad.| The Heritage Cook ®
I first posted this recipe on my Napa Farmhouse 1885 blog back in 2011. The frozen dessert was featured in a special issue of the now...| redorgreenchile.blogspot.com
Chocolate Sauce. Just the term makes me happy. Drizzled on ice cream, poured over pound cake, as a dip for fresh fruit...these are some o...| napafarmhouse1885.blogspot.com
We were invited to some friends home for dinner last Saturday night. I asked what we could bring and received the response, "Appetizers." I had a long week, so I decided to create an easy cheese plate...Three kinds of good cheese, pate, grapes, and crackers. We talked, drank lots of wine, and most of the cheese. Then we ate the delicious dinner my friend prepared and gobbled up the dessert.| red or green?
When I was a child, salad often consisted of iceberg lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and Thousand Island Dressing. Remember Thousand Island Dressing? Gloopy, gloppy, and ever so sweet, this was the salad dressing of the seventies. Salad, hamburgers, fish sticks; TI was served with everything.| red or green?
This is one of my favorite salads. Crisp greens and a delicious combination of fresh vegetables, olives, and black beans, tossed with a tangy ranch salsa dressing. Crunchy tortilla chips and roasted pepitas are added just before serving, and you have the perfect vegetarian main dish salad. Throw in some grilled chicken, beef or pork for added protein if you wish, but I like it as is.| red or green?
This recipe is so easy calling it a "recipe" may be a stretch. Fresh as possible spring sugar snap peas, good extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and jarred sweet/hot cherry peppers for a bit of heat quickly sauteed for a few minutes, and you are good to go. The dish is delicious and so beautiful on a white plate.| red or green?
Ok, so I know spicy chile, garlic and kale pasta is not your typical Easter side dish fare but just imagine it paired with roast beef, or lamb or turkey. Gorgeous color, fresh taste, loads of flavor. It just shouts spring to me. Best of all you have a delicious main dish for your vegetarian friends. Happy Spring everyone!| red or green?
I first posted the recipe over on my Napa Farmhouse 1885 blog back in 2009. Some of my favorite food bloggers guest-hosted the site for a Thanksgiving roundup. My blogger friend Theresa Loe submitted this post. Since then, it has become one of my favorite cakes and I make it year round. The spicy ginger flavor is perfect for a blog about spicy food. Enjoy!| red or green?
Are you a football fan? I am and this weekend is a major holiday in my home. Superbowl Sunday. The Denver Broncos vs. the Carolina Panthers. So the plan is to have an assortment of make-ahead dishes so that I can set everything out and not move until the end of the game. Since the commercials are as "must see" as the game...no breaks allowed| red or green?
I love tacos...all kinds. I honestly could eat them every day so was thrilled to see a new "cleanse" book has been released. The Taco Cleanse: The Tortilla-Based Diet Proven to Change Your Life has 75 vegan taco recipes that have reviewers raving. It makes sense...steamed corn tortillas filled with healthy, delicious ingredients. What's not to love? But today's recipe does not come from the book...and is not especially healthy (hold the cheese & ranch for a healthier version)...but easy to...| red or green?
Soup week begins this year's weekly Comfort Food Feast recipe roundup from Food Network. I decided to share one of my family's favorite dishes, Green Chile, Turkey & Posole Soup. Dried Posole, aka hominy, is a staple in New Mexico and makes a delicious soup or stew. I use the leftover frozen turkey carcass from Thanksgiving and New Mexican green chile. (I always have a freezer full from the previous summer's crop.) It is more traditional to make this dish with red chile, but I like the combin...| red or green?
I love at least one spicy dish on my Thanksgiving and Christmas tables. The traditional menu, while delicious, screams for a bit of heat. These green beans are the perfect solution. Crisp-tender, mixed with pecans and sauteed onions, then bathed in a delicious chipotle infused butter. Quick, delicious and pretty. Happy Holidays!| red or green?
Ok, I am a bit of a rebel this week. My assignment from Food Network was Holiday Cookies. And I did share a delicious almond-sugar cookie with pepitas and dried apricot recipe over on my Napa Farmhouse 1885 blog. But I have been making these delicious brownies all holiday season, and I just had to share. Besides, brownies work on as assorted cookie platter, right?| red or green?
I love ranch dip but hate the ingredients used in that powdered mix stuff. Have you read the list of preservatives? No thank you. This version is made from lots of fresh herbs, sour cream, mayo, and spices. I have added canned chipotle peppers and their adobo sauce for flavor and heat.| red or green?
This is my new favorite fall soup. Tender roasted carrots, caramelized shallots, onion, creamy coconut milk and, for a bit of heat, jalapeno pepper, red pepper flakes and fresh ginger, blended together for the perfect mix of sweet, savory and spicy goodness. This may just be the perfect Thanksgiving first course.| red or green?
This is a delicious fall salad perfect for a casual night's supper or a more elegant dinner. I plan to add to my Thanksgiving menu. The brussels sprouts & avocado pairing is inspired by a vegetable recipe from Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.The creaminess of the avocado and the sweetness of the roasted brussels sprouts is wonderful together. I turned the dish into a salad and added pomegranate seeds for taste, crunch, and color.| red or green?
I had a version of this dish years ago at a wonderful restaurant in Pasadena, California...the Parkway Grill. They prepared it by adding cilantro leaves, toasted pine nuts and excellent extra virgin olive oil to homemade pasta. Simple, beautiful and delicious. Of course, that depends on your feelings about cilantro. I find that people either love it or hate it. I fall in the love, love, love it category, so I have made this dish at home many times. I decided to tweak the recipe quite a bi...| red or green?
I have been having crazy busy days the past few weeks. You know that overscheduled life where meetings and appointments meld together into one big blur? That "all of a sudden it is 5:00 pm and I wonder where the day went" feeling? Well, welcome to my life these days. Don't get me wrong. I am loving everything I do. I am so fortunate to be able to give back by being involved with a number of non-profits for causes of which I have a great passion. My consulting business continues to grow. And o...| red or green?
I have been making these bars for 15 years. The original recipe came from Bon Appetit Magazine, and it was called Pumpkin-Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake. I liked the idea of baking this into bars instead of a loaf and topping with a drizzle of chocolate sauce. I have tweaked the recipe just a bit by swapping some of the white flour for white whole wheat, adjusting the spices and using coconut milk instead of regular whole milk.| red or green?
So, we have a number of friends with September birthdays. Our good friends Mary Lane and Doug hosted a September birthday bash last Saturday night, and I was in charge of appetizers. I wanted to make a healthy version of nachos and thought using sweet potatoes instead of tortilla chips would be an interesting twist. I soon realized that transporting nachos would not be a good idea...they would be cold and soggy by the time we reached our destination. Flash of inspiration? Mixing all the ing...| red or green?
OK, I admit it. I am on a caramel and apple binge. I posted a recipe over on my Napa Farmhouse 1885 blog for "Grownup Caramel Apples", baked apples topped with a caramel & scotch sauce. I have been sampling that dish all week. I decided I needed another apple & caramel recipe and, using leftover biscuits from brunch on Sunday, created spiced apple shortcakes. Drizzling caramel sauce over the dessert made it extra good. You can serve as is or pair with vanilla ice-cream. I am a fan.| red or green?
Ah, so summer is just about over, the first NFL football games were played yesterday (and tonight is Monday Night Football), there is a chill in the air most mornings...but 80 degrees in the afternoon...and my garden is producing mad amounts of tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, herbs, kale, onion, leeks, beets and chard. Yes fall is almost here. This means the weekly summer posts with Food Network have ended for the year but, never fear, Fall Fest has arrived. This means that each week a number of...| red or green?
My friend Cynthia sent me this recipe a few months ago, and I have been making versions of the original ever since. I have tinkered and tweaked so much that I guess you could I am addicted. The smooth and creamy chickpeas (a.k.a. garbanzo beans) are coarsely mashed and then turned into a cross between hummus and salad. Tahini, soy sauce, chili sesame oil and lemon juice are stirred into the mashed chickpeas and then tons of fresh vegetables and herbs are added to the dish.| red or green?
This is the perfect summer salad. Refreshing, healthy, delicious and chock full of the freshest, ripest summer produce imaginable. Peaches, tomatoes, fresh mint and toasted almonds. The splash of vinegar adds a touch of sweetness, the freshly cracked black pepper a bit of spice. I usually prepare the dish early in the afternoon and allow to chill in the fridge until dinner.| red or green?
This is one of those simple recipes that should only be made in summer when the in-season produce is perfectly ripe. Please use the absolute best quality extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and sea salt because you will taste each ingredient separately in this simple salad. You will not believe how delicious the combination of tomatoes, peaches, and melon is when married into this easy dish.| Napa Farmhouse 1885™
It is Corn Week at Food Network's Summer Soiree, and I thought I would share a bunch recipes to help you use up the overflowing bounty that hits each summer just about now. Cooling corn salads, salsas, grilled corn with toppings, chowder, pizzas, popcorn...even chocolate cake (yes really) are all included. So, pick your favorites and dig in...or just grill and top with butter and salt. Nothing tastes better. Enjoy!| Napa Farmhouse 1885™
4th of July equals bbq in my home. Most years we have a big grill going and have hamburgers, chicken, ribs and marinated eggplant on the menu. This year there is a 40 % chance of thunderstorms, lightning & rain in the afternoon, and I am spending the evening calming dogs at our local animal shelter. (the town's fireworks show is nearby, and the loud noises frighten our dogs). So I needed a backup plan in case our afternoon party needs to be moved indoors. This BBQ Beef on Toast recipe fits t...| Napa Farmhouse 1885™
Grilled Chicken Breasts. Talk about a delicious, easy, and quick menu choice for a hot summer night. I like to marinate the chicken in an extra virgin olive oil and lemon dressing and then, for a twist, steam over beer until almost cooked through.This incredibly moist chicken needs just a few minutes over a hot grill to add the smokey taste of BBQ, and the chicken is ready to pair with your favorite sauce.| Napa Farmhouse 1885™
There is just something amazing about sauteed or roasted fresh vegetables piled on top of delicious grilled french or sourdough bread. The toast is rubbed with a garlic clove and drizzled with excellent, fruity extra virgin olive oil. I often have this for dinner with a glass of good wine. It makes me happy.| Napa Farmhouse 1885™
Pasta Salads...love or hate? I fall into both categories depending on how they are prepared. Limp overcooked pasta with soggy vegetables and drenched in dressing? Hate. Perfectly cooked al dente noodles lightly tossed in a delicious fresh vinaigrette with crisp, in-season vegetables? Love.| Napa Farmhouse 1885™
Wow! My schedule has become super crazy. I am on the board of directors for four nonprofits, am the president of one and the treasurer of another, have my consulting business, my blogs and, since late January, have been creating and filling the position of volunteer coordinator for our local animal shelter. This means that most nights I don't have a moment to breathe much less prepare dinner. So I keep a list of fast and easy side dishes that pair perfectly with a protein. Grill a steak, b...| Napa Farmhouse 1885™
I have baked all my life, and while I usually do not create the recipes, I am pretty good at following them. That is the difference with cooking and baking. Cooking can be totally inspired. A bit of this, a little of that. Creativity is encouraged. Baking is such a science. Tweaking the ingredients can lead to disaster.| Napa Farmhouse 1885™
Asparagus season. That signals spring to me. I can eat it almost every day. Raw, steamed, blanched, sauteed, stirfried...all delicious. But my favorite way to prepare is to roast. Roasting brings out a sweet, smoky flavor that is intoxicating. Perfect as is, even better when paired with cheese. So, pizza? Yes, pizza.| Napa Farmhouse 1885™
I love this vinaigrette. The fresh and clean taste is perfect on all kinds of green salad. It also is wonderful drizzled over roast beef or chicken, stirred into hot pasta and topped with cheese, spooned over deviled eggs, or used as a dip for fresh vegetables.| Napa Farmhouse 1885™
Spring peas. Just the name reminds me that spring weather is almost here. (almost, because in Northern New Mexico the current weather is chilly, windy and without bud break on the fruit trees.) And fresh peas are so easy to prepare. They can be cooked in just a few minutes, and are delicious paired with spring onions, or spring garlic, or fresh mint, or greens, fava beans, asparagus...just about any other spring vegetable is magical in dishes featuring peas. But, really, does it get any bette...| Napa Farmhouse 1885™
I always like to add one dish with a bit of spiciness to a holiday menu. Take Easter for example. Roast lamb, or ham or turkey with a potato dish, salad, vegetable. Delicious and perfectly fine but just a bit bland. Now add a dish with garlic or chile and it perks everything up.| Napa Farmhouse 1885™
Ahh..it is March 15th today, only five days till spring! So, of course, we need cake to get us through. Here are three of my favorite recipes. Perfect for these last chilly days with a cup of tea...wonderful in summer with fresh fruit topping. Which one is your favorite?| Napa Farmhouse 1885™
When I am serving bacon to a large crowd, I always bake it in the oven. So easy, and virtually no mess! My friends always ask me for the recipe (no recipe, just a technique), so I thought I would share the method and post a few of my favorite recipes. Ahh..bacon!| Napa Farmhouse 1885™
I like to have easy, delicious and healthy snacks available to grab whenever I am hungry but too busy to make a proper meal. These peanut butter balls perfectly fit the bill. Three ingredients; peanut butter, coconut, and dark chocolate, (a pinch of salt is optional) provide a guilt free and satisfying treat that keeps me full for hours.| Napa Farmhouse 1885™
Pizza is one of my favorite foods. I love classic and unusual toppings and love to serve an array of different combinations at parties. A buffet filled with a large salad, 4-5 different pizzas, plenty of red wine and dinner is served. Today I decided to share some of my favorite pizza recipes. Which ones will you try?| Napa Farmhouse 1885™