Showing posts with label Sides. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sides. Show all posts

Friday, August 24, 2012

Summer Squash Relish


Summer Squash Relish

Our garden is flourishing this year even though we lost our yellow summer squash plants. Honestly, I'm not sure we could handle any more loaded plants so perhaps the attack of the cut worm is a blessing in disguise.

My sister has a good portion of my aunt's garden and she grows it mostly to share. So we end up with tons of squash anyway. I told her we would take any of the over sized zucchini and squash she had to make relish. Ask and ye shall receive!

My search for a good and simple recipe lead me to this Summer Squash Relish recipe. Honestly, when I first tasted it just after we made it I thought the cinnamon was too strong. But a couple of days later it's perfect! It was simple to make, especially with my new birthday food processor!

As you can see, the recipe calls for apple cider. We assumed it was apple cider vinegar since it's a relish, so that's what we used. You can click here for the recipe or read it below.

Summer Squash Relish

10 cups chopped zucchini and yellow summer squash
1 medium white onion chopped
1 medium red bell pepper chopped
1 medium green bell pepper chopped
2 cups apple cider
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons mustard seed
2 teaspoons celery seed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons turmeric
1 teaspoon pickling salt

Combine all ingredients in large sauce pot, then bring to a boil over medium heat.
Stir occasionally, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
Immediately fill hot pint jars with mixture, leaving 1/2" head space.
Carefully run a nonmetallic utensil down the inside of jars to remove trapped air bubbles
Wipe jar tops and threads clean, then adjust two pieces.
Process jars in boiling water canner for 15 minutes.

And that's that! Super easy and double dog yummy!

Monday, July 30, 2012

Colombian Guacamole



Colombian Guacamole

Bon Appétit  | July 2009
by Steven Raichlen

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at a glance

main ingredientsOnion,  JalapeñoAvocado
dietary considerationsVegetarian,  Low FatLow Cal,  High FiberHealthy,  Low Cholesterol,  Vegan
yield: Makes 1 1/2 cups
his Colombian version of guacamole is smoother than most Mexican guacamoles, and it's used as a sauce for grilled meats, not just as a dip... more ›
  • 1 large ripe avocado (12 to 13 ounces), peeled, pitted, coarsely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped green onion or sweet onion (such as Maui or Vidalia)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped serrano chiles with seeds
  • 1/4 cup (or more) water
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons (or more) fresh lime juice
  • Coarse kosher salt

Grilled Avocados


Grilled avocados: Cut an avocado in half, sprinkle with olive oil and lime juice, and place face down on the grill for five minutes. Then fill with salsa and NF sour cream, and sprinkle on a little more lime juice. <<< literally the best thing I've ever eaten
Grilled avocados: Cut an avocado in half, sprinkle with olive oil and lime juice, and place face down on the grill for five minutes. Then fill with salsa and NF sour cream, and sprinkle on a little more lime juice. <<< literally the best thing I've ever eaten

Simple Guacomele


Simple Guacamole Recipe
  • 2 avocados
  • 1- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
Cut the avocados in half and remove the pit. Use a spoon to scoop out the flesh and put it in a bowl. Add the lemon juice and use a fork to mash the avocado into a smooth paste. Stir in the salsa and salt. Chill until ready to serve.

Duchess Potatoes


Ingredients
2 pounds potatoes
Water
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons salted butter
¾ cup grated cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon water
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Equipment
1 medium pot and cover
1 large bowl
1 potato masher
1 rubber spatula
1 large plastic zip bag
6 small ramekin bowls
1 baking sheet/tray
1 small bowl
1 pastry brush

Onion Rings


Low Fat Baked Onion Rings



Crispy and light with no greasy mess. Great as a snack or a perfect side dish to a nice juicy burger!

Strawberry Mango Salsa


Strawberry Mango Salsa

So, is it Summer yet??

No.

Dang.

Well, this delicious salsa will make you at least think about Summer!

I served it with cinnamon sugar pita chips as a side, but I think it would also be wonderful on a grilled tilapia or chicken breast. I didn't have either of those proteins on hand though, so we just snarfed it down with the chips! If you aren't a huge basil fan, I would recommend starting out small and adding more to taste (I only did 4. But they were larger anyway).


Strawberry Mango Salsa

3/4 Cup Strawberries, finely diced
3/4 Cup Mangos, finely diced
1/4 Cup Red Onion, finely chopped
6 Basil Leaves, finely chopped
1 TBSP Fresh Lemon Juice
1/4 tsp. Sea Salt
1/4 tsp. Black Pepper

Combine all ingredients and allow to sit in the refrigerator for a few hours, covered.
We ate this in about 2 days... but I hear it keeps well in a sealed container for about a week.


Zucchini Fries Crispy Parmesan


Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Fries


*Use Gluten Free Flour*Find a substitute for Panko bread crumbs* -Jan

I started by slicing the zucchini into thin slices.
DSC 9166 Crispy Parmesan Zucchini FriesThen I seasoned some flour with

Zucchini Oven Chips


Zucchini Oven ChipsRandy Mayor

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fat-free milk
  • 2 1/2 cups (1/4-inch-thick) slices zucchini (about 2 small)
  • Cooking spray

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425°.
Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Place milk in a shallow bowl. Dip zucchini slices in milk, and dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Place coated slices on an ovenproof wire rack coated with cooking spray; place rack on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 30 minutes or until browned and crisp. Serve immediately.