Grilled Eggplant with Feta and Mint

Posted on July 12, 2014 by afamilyofkitchens

My new baked potato is this delicious grilled whole eggplant.  Grill whole Japanese eggplant, medium to high heat turning to sear on all sides, then reduce heat and continue to cook until the eggplant is soft. Rest 5 minutes.  Just like a baked potato, slit long ways, open up and drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar (whisking 2T olive oil to 1 T red wine vinegar), top with chopped fresh mint and feta cheese. Delicious! We used a grill pan and they turned out simply fantastic. Quick and easy unique side dish. Enjoy.

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BLT Pasta Salad

Posted on July 6, 2014 by afamilyofkitchens

A great, easy and very tasty BLT (not sure where the L fits in though) pasta salad from Allrecipes.  Just a few ingredients and quick put together and its delicious. A crowd pleaser. Enjoy.

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Strawberry Salsa

Posted on July 6, 2014 by afamilyofkitchens

Wonderful spin on a traditional salsa from Taste of Home’s Strawberry Salsa. Wonderful medley of strawberry, tomato, cilantro flavors and with a very different flavor! Enjoy.

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Caprese Salad Kabobs

Posted on July 4, 2014 by afamilyofkitchens

Getting ready for the 4th of July celebration with some easy Caprese Salad Kabobs.  Great recipe from Taste of Home. Great as a salad or an appetizer. Enjoy.

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Copycat Outback Steakhouse Blue Cheese Salad

Posted on June 28, 2014 by afamilyofkitchens

For the Blue Cheese lovers everywhere try this copycat recipe for Outback’s Blue Cheese Salad. The blue cheese vinaigrette is outstanding! Pops! Enjoy.

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Fresh Herb Pimiento Cheesecake

Posted on June 21, 2014 by afamilyofkitchens

You have to try this! Delicious cheesecake appetizer that will be a crowd pleaser! From Southern Living, try the Fresh Herb Pimiento Cheesecake, baked in 6” springform pan and served with your favorite crackers or veggie sticks. Different, fun and delicious.

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Roasted Asparagus Salad

Posted on June 21, 2014 by afamilyofkitchens

Try this delicious and difference Roasted Asparagus Salad from Southern Living one of my all time favorite magazines. This salad is full of many favorite salad ingredients and some more…grilled asparagus. Coupled with the delicious balsamic vinegar dressing we found a winner here. Try it with the Robbins Family aged balsamic vinegar. Enjoy.

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Poppy Seed Pork Tenderloin With a Fresh Herb Crust

Posted on June 21, 2014 by afamilyofkitchens

Another delicious spin for pork tenderloin, Poppy See Pork Tenderloin with a Herb Crust, with a different and delicious cinnamon and poppy seed rub with the finishing touch a fresh herb mixture to roll the cooked pork in. We found this on redbook.com, so delicious, moist and full of great flavors and a beautiful finish. Enjoy.

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Grilled Strawberries

Posted on June 21, 2014 by afamilyofkitchens

Really! Grilled Strawberries! From shape.com’s “3 Ways to Savor Strawberries” comes grilled strawberries.  Skewer 3-4 fresh strawberries, brush with your favorite barbecue sauce and grill until you have a nice char on the fruit. Serve with grilled chicken or pork. The berries create a flavorful sweet sauce complementing the meat. Delicious and just a bit different…..enjoy.

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Meringue Shells

Posted on June 14, 2014 by afamilyofkitchens

Do you remember your grandmother’s meringue shells?  Well in this case it was Great-Grandmother Gormley’s meringues from Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook, circa 1948!

1/8 tsp salt

1/2 tsp vinegar

1/4 tsp vanilla

3 egg whites

1 cup sugar

Add salt, vinegar and vanilla to egg whites and beat until mixture forms peaks. Add sugar gradually and continue to beat until stiff peaks form. Spoon into a large plastic food bag, snip the corner and pipe away…..small wafer size mounds or larger. Cook at 300 degrees for 45 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Store in an air tight container.

Serve with balsamic strawberries! Delicious.

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