Chilled Asparagus Soup
We hit 92°F yesterday so dinner called for something chilled to beat the heat. Chilled asparagus soup made for a cool, clean and refreshing dinner on a hot May day. The soup was garnished with blanched asparagus tips, chive blossoms and sour cream. It was served with a cheese board of local cheeses: Hidden Springs … Read more
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Grilled Trout with Lime and Thyme compound butter
Posted by jimphelps on May 22, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Tonight’s dinner was trout, simply prepared and grilled on the barbecue; served with a quick lime, thyme and garlic compound butter. The side dishes were grilled asparagus (easy and delicious) and oven chips. Recipe: Grilled Trout with Compound butter and Grilled Asparagus Summary: This is a quick and easy dinner that is great for a beautiful … Read more
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Grilled Tomatoes 3 Ways – quick, easy, delicious
Posted by jimphelps on May 21, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Grilling tomatoes is a great way to make a side dish or a quick sauce. Roasting brings out the sweetness in the tomatoes and softens the flesh. The smoke from the grill adds a wonderful depth to their flavor. You can fill them with herbs, breadcrumbs, cheese or grill them whole. It is … Read more
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Two Pizza – Spinach and Feta & Tomato Basil
Last night’s dinner was quick and easy. Homemade pizza is a great dinner to make on a week night. You put the dough on to rise in the morning (or overnight in the fridge). It takes about 30 minutes to make and bake the pizzas when you are ready to eat. Our pizzas are much … Read more
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Beef Tenderloin Tips with Rosemary Salt and Morels
Posted by jimphelps on May 9, 2010 · Leave a Comment
This is quick dinner that uses the inexpensive ends of the very expensive beef tenderloin. The entrée is very quick to prepare and very yummy. The rosemary salt is easy to make and a great way to extend the life of a fresh herb. I served this over roasted winter squash puree with green beans … Read more
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Penne with Broiled Tomatoes and Spinach
Posted by jimphelps on May 1, 2010 · Leave a Comment
A quick meal where the sweetness of tomatoes and caramelized onions is balanced by the earthy greens of spinach and the saltiness of bacon. Recipe: Penne with Broiled Tomatoes, Spinach, Onion and Bacon Summary: A quick pasta dish that uses cherry tomatoes and large leaf spinach. Prep Time: 30 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients 8 oz … Read more
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Asparagus with Poached Eggs
Posted by jimphelps on April 26, 2010 · 2 Comments
This recipe makes a quick dinner or brunch. The sweet earthy flavors of asparagus go wonderfully with poached eggs. The dish is served with an “italian salsa” of tomato, shallots and herbs. Serve it with some toasted rustic bread or crostini. Recipe: Asparagus with Poached Eggs and Italian Salsa Summary: Steamed or grilled asparagus served … Read more
Arugula and Apricot salad with lemon dressing
Posted by jimphelps on April 21, 2010 · Leave a Comment
This is a very refreshing salad that is a great side dish to seafood. Spicy arugula is dressed lightly in a lemon dressing. The salad is topped with sliced apricots and toasted pine nuts. Recipe: Arugula Salad with Apricots, Pine Nuts and Lemon Dressing Ingredients 4 good handfuls of Arugula – washed and dried 4 … Read more
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Watercress and Tomato Risotto
Posted by jimphelps on April 19, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Spring watercress is wonderful green. It has a spinach like leaf with a very peppery stem. It turns very mellow in this risotto recipe. This is a quick recipe that uses pantry items like stock, onion and arborio rice along with fresh items from the market. The flavors are rich and mellow with the bright tang of tomato.
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Trout with Lemon Tarragon Dressing
Posted by jimphelps on April 18, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Grilled trout is marinated in a lemon, garlic and tarragon dressing. This dish is great hot off the grill or chilled on a bed of greens and as light Summer salad. Quick and easy to prepare with a just a few ingredients. This recipe is a great reason to plant tarragon in your garden or … Read more
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