7/17/13

Vegetable Literacy - By: Deborah Madison (Book Review)

Book: Vegetable Literacy
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Author: Deborah Madison

7/14/13

Smoky Raspberry Ranch Veggie Dip

This is a light sauce with a hint of smoky raspberry flavor. Combine it with a veggie tray to make a perfect snack for a party night or for the kids.

Rasberry Vinaigrette

This is a delicious dressing that is vary versatile in it's directions. Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty with some fresh raspberries! But frozen raspberries or even raspberry jam will work just as fine.  If you're looking for a seedless vinaigrette the jam may be the best choice.  But always remember. the fresher it is, the better chance of knowing just what you're putting in your food. :)

7/10/13

Sausage and Ham Jambalaya Breakfast

This is seriously one of the best breakfasts I've had in a long time!  I love the flavors and the spice in this  dish.  If you want to watch your intake cut the eggs out or take out the yolk. But breakfast is the perfect time to load up any ways.  It's dinner you should take it easy at when eating.

7/9/13

Creole Seasoning

This is a wonderful spice blend that is perfect for that spicy herb taste you might be craving.  If you don't have oregano or thyme you can use a poultry seasoning to add to the ingredients or something to that effect.  

7/5/13

First time

So I was going to write this on the wall of my Facebook group 'Eat THIS!' but realized it was getting kinda long, and thought maybe it would be nice to share here for more people to read!
So I was at the store years ago looking for something to make my friends.  Keeping in mind that a couple of my friends have cooked for me some unique things and they are vegetarian. probably one of the first times in my life I really tried to think out of the box and really try something different.  I'm still pretty new to the whole cooking thing!  I never cooked when I was growing up.  My mom used the kitchen and no one was allowed in there.  So I never really started cooking till I was older and moved out, but even then it was basic things.  Nothing fancy.  I didn't really come out of my shell as a cook till about three years ago.

7/4/13

Fruit Salad w/ Olive Oil

You usually think fruit salad and picture fruit tossed in whip cream and marshmallows. Which don't get me wrong, is delicious! But this is a much lighter version.  Something that is transitional.  You can have it as a side, but to really add some flavor to your dish you can top this light fruit salad with fish, seafood, or chicken.  I personally would suggest Cajun catfish, or Salmon.  But to each there own!

7/1/13

Blackened Catfish

Blackening fish is a perfect way to infuse wonderful flavors in your fish, chops, and chicken.  Cajun style fish blackens the seasoning and infuses with a deep robust flavor that is out of this world.  Here we take the darkening agent of paprika and mix it with flavors that will help build on the catfish and make for an amazing dish.

Side dishes are important to dishes like this.  Keeping them fruity, or lite is a perfect blend of flavors.  Maybe a fruit salad, or mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, and a light dressing such as poppyseed & orange dressing.