Sliced Tomatoes Vinaigrette

The best of the summer season, tomatoes and basil. Serve as a side with grilled pork chops or grilled sausages. …

Spicy Deviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs are a favorite for picnics or holiday meals. Give your next batch an added kick of flavor with smoked cheese and cayenne pepper. …

Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar

Simple fruit dessert – enough to satisfy a dessert tooth, but neither time – nor calorie-intesive. Good with shortbread cookies along the side. …

Smoky Calico Beans

Although well suited to accompany a summer barbecue meal, the aroma of these beans baking will welcome anyone coming in from the winter chill. These can make a meal with just the addition of cornbread, or serve them alongside Creole

Peppered Carrot Salad

To julienne, cut into thin strips, almost the size of kitchen matchsticks. It may be best to cut a thin slice from one side of the carrot to not roll on the work surface when cutting. Because the carrots are …