Tag Archive for: tomatoes

Fresh Grilled Corn, Poblano and Tomato Salsa and Roasted Poblano Salsa

Fresh Grilled Corn, Poblano and Tomato Salsa INGREDIENTS 1 ear corn 1 poblano pepper 1 quart canned crushed tomatoes 2 cups grape tomatoes, diced 1 red onion, minced 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced 1…

Sauteed Fish with Roasted Grape Tomatoes, Garlic and Basil

Sautéed Fish with Roasted Grape Tomatoes, Garlic and Basil Picking a good fish filet is important and snapper (preferably skin on) or Mahi Mahi would work well with these bright roasted tomatoes. Serving it with fresh grilled corn on the…

What do I do with my Basil?

What do I do with my Basil? We wait all year for summer and the first taste of fresh basil. Basil is one herb in particular that really shines when it’s fresh and it can be added to so many recipes- sandwiches, drinks, dressings, egg dishes…the…

Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan Fried Eggplant is near and dear to my heart. One of my first real food experiences was with my good friend in Maryland. We ordered “fried eggplant with goat cheese” and who knew this would open my mind to many different…

Potatoes with Tomato-Corn Saute

Potatoes with Tomato-Corn Sauté This speedy Cooking Light side dish of potatoes with tomato-corn sauté is complemented by fresh corn kernels, summer tomatoes, fresh cilantro and shaved Parmesan cheese. INGREDIENTS 12 ounces red potatoes,…

Greek Style Baked Fish with Tomato and Red Onion

Greek Style Baked Fish with Tomato and Red Onion Fish with tomatoes and onions is a classic Greek combination. This recipe serves 2, but can easily be doubled or tripled. The best fish to use is cod, halibut, black cod or striped bass. Another…

Summer Vegetable Salad

Summer Vegetable Salad This salad makes great use of many early summer vegetables and herbs. You can add asparagus or snap peas and it can be served over a bed of lettuce. It’s a great accompaniment to fish or chicken, especially at a summer…

Tomato, Mozzarella and Pesto Panini

Tomato, Mozzarella and Pesto Panini Sandwiches can be fun, but sandwiches that are warmed (aka Panini) are fantastic! We love the Barefoot Contessa, at Home cookbook and this recipe, taken from this book, is an easy way to make a delicious…

Middle Eastern Tabbouleh Salad

Middle Eastern Tabbouleh Salad Ina Garten is one of my favorite chefs, and her show is wonderful. She featured tabbouleh a few years back and this is a great way to combine herbs and vegetables with bulgur wheat to form a great appetizer.…

Stacked Salad

Stacked Salad Just stack tomatoes, some mozzarella cheese, basil and asparagus and drizzle with some balsamic vinaigrette. It seems so simple yet is so delicious and makes a beautiful presentation. Eating farm fresh food- that’s what it’s…