Summer Vegetable Gratin, four simple vegetables layered in a gratin fashion on a bed of sauteed sliced onions then topped with a mixture of buttery breadcrumbs and shredded parmesan cheese. With summer overload of squash, zucchini, tomatoes, and eggplant, I like to make a lovely Vegetable Gratin. The vegetables bake into a tender bubbly casserole, rendering them into a vibrant melody of summertime freshness. The vegetables are beneficial to using uniform size, so the gratin cooks evenly and not yielding too much moisture. Also, the larger the vegetables, the larger the seeds. In the recipe, I use fresh Roma tomatoes, straight neck squash, slender zucchini, and mini Japanese eggplants. At the last minute, I scattered a few garlic pods in and around the vegetables to enhance the flavors.
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Summer Peach and Cherry Salad
Summer Peach and Cherry Salad with Fresh Collard Ribbons and Feta, an elegant salad showcasing fresh seasonal stone fruit. A beautiful combination of sweet peaches and fresh cherries with the salty taste of feta on a bed of tender collard ribbons. Peach and Cherry Salad On A Bed of Fresh Collard Ribbons This Peach and Cherry Salad is lite and fresh with red onions and a sprinkle of feta on my favorite bed of leafy greens and tender collard ribbons. Capturing the last of the peach season here in Texas. We have eaten a ton of peaches this year. Our favorite orchard is winding down, as well as our local Sams. The salad is then drizzled with a simple White Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Best Loaded Roasted BBQ Cauliflower Salad
Loaded Keto Roasted BBQ Cauliflower Salad, a low carb version of Loaded Potato Salad, also known as Fauxtato. Taste just like the standard version with all the flavors and a few carbs. Roasted BBQ Cauliflower Salad The Roasted BBQ Cauliflower Salad is absolutely delicious. The ingredients are simple and straightforward, cauliflower, bacon, chicken, celery, red onion, red bell pepper, dill pickles, BBQ seasoning, and a dressing of mayonnaise, mustard, and sour cream. Yum. Traditional potato salad is a favorite around our house for any occasion. We love it. It is perfect for potlucks and picnics. You name it, Potato Salad is going to be on the table. Here recently, my husband has been on a low potassium diet, and potatoes are one of the foods that are very high in potassium. Wouldn't you know he loves potatoes? My daughter has been telling me about a delicious faux potato salad. It is a loaded faux potato salad.
Peach Dumpling Cobbler
Peach Dumpling Cobbler, a cobbler made with fresh sliced peaches layered between three layers of sweet, tender, buttery dough. Boiling water is poured over the whole cobbler. The dough transforms magically, making sheets of dumplings. Peach Dumpling Cobbler is the first dessert I want to make as the peach season approaches. We love my Double Crust Peach Cobbler recipe, but here lately the Peach Dumpling Cobbler has taken the first choice to make. They are both easy enough to make. We just love the dumpling texture in the Peach Dumpling Cobbler. And really, the only difference between the two recipes is the Peach Dumpling Cobbler has 3 layers of crust instead of two, and 2 cups of boiling water is poured over the whole cobbler. This is where all the magic happens, tender sheets of dumplings. Since the Peach Dumpling Cobbler is baked with water, I bake it in a deep oblong baking dish.
Christmas In July! Chessmen Butter Cookie Pineapple Pudding
Pineapple Pudding , creamy, velvety homemade custard pudding layered between Pepperidge Farm Chessmen Butter Cookies, classic southern. The Christmas Chessmen add a charming touch to the dessert during the holidays, simply scrumptious. Christmas in July is a fun Christmas celebration in July that originated from the circumstance that in the southern hemisphere, Christmas is actually celebrated in the summer. So for the residents from that area, they began to have Christmas celebration in July so they could enjoy the holiday in the peak of their winter season. So here in the United States, we began to embrace the concept. Americans began capitalizing on the profits with sales and promotions. And then there is the early count down, six months, which has us all looking forward to all the Christmas fun. Hallmark definitely plays a big part in all the anticipation with all the Christmas movies playing on their channels.
Stain Glass Fruit Salad
Stain Glass Fruit Salad, fresh pineapple chunks, fresh strawberry slices, and fresh blueberries tossed all together in a strawberry pie filling, homemade or canned. Light and fresh...who says it can't be for dessert! The night before any celebration we are having, I make Celebration Salad. I like another quick fruit salad I make from my childhood using canned fruit, but this is our favorite. I try to use fresh fruit as much as I can. Especially now, while the strawberries, pineapple, and blueberries are in season. We have some that are not a fan of bananas in this salad, so we leave them out but feel free to add them along with any other fresh fruit. I think Kiwi and grapes would be another delicious addition or even peaches. If you add peaches, a homemade peach pie filling is a great combination.
Fresh Vanilla Peach Slab Pie
Fresh Vanilla Peach Slab Pie, fresh juicy peaches in a buttery lattice crust, baked in a rimmed baking sheet pan. Easy to serve and perfect for a large crowd. Here in Texas, peach season is in full swing. The peaches are lovely in the grocery stores, but for our peaches, we like to get them at a local peach orchard in a little town close to us. They have several varieties, but our favorite is Alberta's, they are not ready yet, so we get another variety. They are sweet, juicy, and the best part, they are freestone.
Diced Green Tomatoes in Old Fashioned Meatloaf
Diced Green Tomatoes in Old Fashioned Meatloaf brings the meatloaf from average to extraordinary. The meatloaf has tons of flavor with a delicious ketchup glaze spread over the top. Old Fashioned Meatloaf is one of my family's favorite meals. Who doesn't love a good meatloaf sandwich? I make my classic meatloaf recipe most days, but for this recipes, I did a twist on our favorite. I usually add chopped green bell peppers and onions to my recipe, but I didn't have any bell peppers, and it was late in the day, and I didn't want to run to the store. But I did have a few green tomatoes on the counter and didn't have time to fry them so I chopped them up and thought how would they taste adding them to the meatloaf for a substitute. Thinking, I may just be on to something tasty.
The Best Carrot Cake Ever with Ultra Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting
The Best Carrot Cake Ever with Ultra Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting sets the bar for all carrot cakes. The cake is incredibly moist from a generous amount of finely shredded fresh carrots and blanketed with a velvety frosting that completes the perfection. The Best Carrot Cake Ever! This past weekend I surprised my husband for Father's Day with a Carrot Cake. I had made one just the week before for my son in law's birthday. Jim enjoyed it so much, I decided to make him one too. Carrot Cake is often made around celebrations and holidays and rightful so, usually for Easter. It is such a rich and decadent cake that deserves all the compliments and praises.
The Secret to Making the Best Old School Pea Salad
Old School, Pea Salad, a classic salad made with simple ingredients, crunchy pieces of onion, chopped dill pickles, and boiled eggs with a coating of mayonnaise. A n easy summer salad perfect for potlucks and gatherings. Pea salad is a classic summer dish. It pairs well with ham and chicken dishes or any grilled meat. There is a secret to making the best recipe.
