Chicken wings are the sport fanatic’s ultimate comfort food. They work well as an appetizer or main dish. Chances are your wings won’t look like the ones you get at your local watering hole. Don’t fret. All of the flavor is there, and you don’t have to worry about all...
Talk to someone from the Mid-Atlantic states, and you’ll soon realize that crab cakes are not taken lightly. Nor should they be, as crab meat is something that should be savored, and not masked with a bunch of filler. Yes, it’s expensive, but well worth it every once...
This is a recipe that gets its inspiration from my Simple Gourmet days. Except back then it was always made with shrimp, and the avocado was always a key part of the recipe. We also served these on some tasty sesame crackers back in the day—but quite honestly, I love...
We certainly love our lamb. It is a relatively lean meat and has such a unique taste and aroma. It also packs a mean punch of vitamin B. This recipe will have your house smelling oh so amazing. We are confident that there won’t be any leftovers. If you find that you...
You can bet that if my mom, Lisa Mayfield, is hosting a large gathering, Pickled Shrimp will be served. My problem is that I’m usually full before dinner whenever she decides to throw this recipe together. There is no easy way around the labor involved with peeling...
If there was one appetizer that just had to see its way to the picnic table in the South, I would say it would be deviled eggs. The trick to these is getting the eggs just right so they peel easily and don’t have any gray/green discoloration in the middle. A quick...
MAKES: 1½ cups (380 grams) | PREP TIME: 5 minutes Ingredients 2 cups (480 ml) (280 grams) raw almonds 1 tablespoon (15 ml) organic honey 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract seeds from 1 vanilla bean (see Notes, see here) pinch of fine-grain sea salt Process Place the...
MAKES: 2 cups (480 ml) | PREP TIME: 10 mins | COOK TIME: 40 to 50 mins Ingredients ½ tablespoon bacon fat or coconut oil ½ medium sweet onion, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon apple cider...
MAKES: 1 cup (240 ml) | PREP TIME: 5 minutes Ingredients 1 cup (240 ml) (125 grams) raw shelled pistachios 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1 cup (240 ml) (25 grams) fresh basil leaves ½ to 1 cup (120 to 240 ml) extra virgin olive oil (see Note) 3 tablespoons (45 ml)...
MAKES: 2 cups (480 ml) | PREP TIME: 10 minutes Ingredients 3 tomatoes (about ¾ pound/340 grams), diced ¼ cup (30 grams) diced white onion ½ jalapeño pepper, minced (seed if desired for less heat) 1 handful of fresh cilantro, finely chopped juice of 1 lime Process Mix...
MAKES: 1½ cups (380 grams) | PREP TIME: 5 minutes Ingredients 2 cups (480 ml) (210 grams) raw pecans 2 tablespoons (30 ml) maple syrup 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon pinch of fine-grain sea salt Process Place the pecans, maple syrup, and cinnamon in a food...
MAKES: 2 cups (510 grams) | PREP TIME: 5 minutes Ingredients 2 cups (265 grams) raw macadamia nuts Process Place the macadamia nuts in a food processor or high-speed blender and puree until smooth. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1...