Let’s get something straight: eggplant parmesan is delicious. Nobody’s contesting that. But is it the only way to enjoy eggplant? Eggplants are in peak season right now and there’s more to them than just making eggplant Parmesan. Eggplants can be grilled, steamed, roasted or baked. Next time you stroll through the farmer’s market and happen upon […]
Tomato and Mozzarella salad is the perfect summertime dish for cooks in a hurry; slicing is the hardest part. We had this last night for supper and it was wonderful. It’s so nice to just go outside and pick a couple of tomatoes and some fresh basil, wash, slice and eat. I’m thankful that Kenny […]
I promised to post a delicious vegetarian soup made with Swiss chard (kale could be used), well here is what I came up with this weekend. I tried it out on Kenny and he seemed to like it, he loves any kind of soup and this was no exception. I thought it tasted very good too, but I am […]
My husband, Kenny loves homemade soups; he could eat them everyday. So I’ve been experimenting with some of my fresh home canned tomatoes trying to create a different tomato soup. Whatever kind of tomato soup I make Kenny always makes grilled cheese sandwiches to eat with it, so here is the newest creation I came up with… Ingredients 1 […]
I experminted with something a little different this week when entering the First Annual Chili Cook-Off at the “Y”. I decide to try using something seasonal to make a unique chili instead of the traditional one I usually prepare. Too my surprise it was really pretty good, good enough to be the Grand Prize Winner! At first I […]
Grilled Eggplant What a great way to dress up eggplant. Piled high with herbs, cheese and fresh tomatoes, this grilled side nicely complements most main dishes. Ingredients: 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese ~ shredded 3 Tbsp. lemon juice 2 Tbsp. fresh basil ~ minced 5 tsp. olive oil 3 garlic cloves ~ minced 1 large […]
Pasta Fagioli This is a wonderful healthy soup. Several years ago my mother and I started taking cooking classes at the Floyd County Hospital and this was a soup that Sally Nehoff (Hospital Nutritionist) fixed for her family and shared with her class. Since then, I fix this at least once a month all winter . I modify the […]
Tastes like summer! 1 pound fusilli 1 pound ripe tomatoes, diced Handful fresh basil, chiffonaded 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 Tablespoons Parmesan, grated Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package […]
