9 results for tag: healthy

My Fabulous Cooking Show: Kale Salad with Peaches and Blueberries

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wDH2qNlMtE&t=19s Kale Salad with Peaches and Blueberries with Lemon Poppy Seed VinaigretteFor the vinaigrette:½ cup lemon juice (3-4 lemons)3 teaspoons avocado oil or olive oil2 tablespoons honey1 teaspoon poppy seedsFor the salad:1 bunch kale, leaves cut off the stem and cut into bite-sized pieces2 peaches, cut into bite-sized pieces1 cup fresh blueberries2 tablespoons pickled red onion, or sliced red onion1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles2 tablespoons roasted and salted pepitasMix vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl. Place kale in a serving bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Top with peaches, ...

My Fabulous Cooking Show: Herb-Marinated Tomatoes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnKgqPEKiII&t=3s Herb-Marinated TomatoesThese are better the second day. More tomatoes may be added to the left-over marinade.3 to 6 tomatoes, sliced1/3 cup white wine vinegar1/3 cup finely chopped onion1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley¼ cup chopped fresh chives½ teaspoon dried marjoram½ teaspoon dried tarragon½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oilArrange tomato slices in a shallow glass dish. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients together; pour over tomatoes. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for a least 5 hours.  Serves 8 to ...

My Fabulous Cooking Show: Whipped Cauliflower

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvCHarG70p4 Whipped Cauliflower Mark Twain called cauliflower “cabbage with a college education.”  Cauliflower is high in vitamin C and is a fair source of iron.6 cups cauliflower florets1/3 cup heavy cream3 tablespoons butter3/4 cup grated Swiss cheese1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon white pepperMicrowave or boil cauliflower until tender. Drain well, transfer to a food processor with the cream, butter, mustard cheese and parsley. Process until mixture is a smooth and thick puree.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.Serves 4 to 6The writer ...

My Fabulous Cooking Show: Classic Seven Layer Salad

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNkcxsr6_1s Classic Seven Layer Salad5 cups romaine lettuce cut into small pieces1 cup frozen baby peas, thawedChopped red onion, to taste4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced1 (12-ounce) package bacon, cooked and crumbled2 cups salad dressing (Miracle Whip)2 cups shredded cheddar cheesePlace salad ingredients, in layers, in a large glass bowl or trifle dish. Top with salad dressing and garnish with cheddar cheese. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Serves 12.The writer owns Catering by Debbi Covington and is the author of three cookbooks, Celebrate Beaufort, Celebrate Everything! and Dining Under the Carolina Moon. For more ...

Pretend Cooking Show: Mexican Fruit Salad

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-RXpAUSbMg&t=15s Mexican Fruit SaladUse your favorite fruits and berries to make this delicious and simple Mexican inspired salad.1 whole pineappleSeedless red grapes, sliced in halfSeedless green grapes, sliced in halfFresh strawberries, slicedFresh blueberriesFresh RaspberriesFresh blackberriesFresh kiwi, slicedDrizzle of honeyJuice and zest of 1 limeDash of chili powderCut pineapple in half. Remove pineapple in center of each half and cut into bite-sized pieces. Place pineapple, grapes and berries in a large bowl. Drizzle with honey, lime juice and zest and dash of chili powder. Toss gently to combine. Spoon ...

Pretend Cooking Show: Winter Citrus Salad

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOQqx0r__G0&t=9s Winter Citrus SaladAny flavored (or unflavored) olive oil can be substituted for the blood orange olive oil. The easy vinaigrette is completely interchangeable with vinegars and oils. Use your favorites to invent your own special salad dressing. This recipe makes a little over ½ cup. Double or triple the recipe to feed a crowd.For the vinaigrette:¼ cup white balsamic vinegar1/3 cup blood orange flavored olive oil1 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon dijon mustardSalt and pepper, to tasteFor the salad:Mixed salad greensThinly sliced red onionRed grapefruit premiumsMandarin orange piecesFresh blueberr...

Pretend Cooking Show: Panzanella Salad

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFnNYNqsl9Q&t=16s Panzanella SaladBocconcini are small nuggets of fresh mozzarella cheese. They're about the size of cherry tomatoes and come packaged in plastic tubs filled with liquid containing whey or water.½ loaf artisan-style baguette, cut into ½-inch cubes1 pint grape tomatoes, halved1 small cucumber, quartered and sliced ½-inch thick½ medium red onion, diced1 cup basil leaves, julienned and loosely packed8 ounces bocconcini (baby mozzarella cheese balls)¼ cup balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons capers, undrained2 garlic cloves, minced½ teaspoon kosher salt¼ cup extra-virgin olive oilPreheat oven to 400 ...

Sunshine Salads

Don't you just love the sunshine? I'm totally solar powered. I have to admit, I've been feeling a bit anti-social during the past few cold and dark winter months. And, I've been spending too much time at home eating my favorite comfort foods. Warm and bright days have been so good for my psyche and I'm feeling inspired again. This week I'm sharing three of my favorite (and delicious) slim-down salad recipes. Soon we'll be able to buy fresh spring and summer vegetables locally. Isn't it wonderful?Grilled Romaine Salad 1 cup mayonnaise ½ cup sour cream ¼ cup whole milk or cream 6 ounces blue cheese, crumbled 1 tablespoon shallot, finely grated 1 ...

For the Halibut…

I've been craving my favorite fish, halibut. It's not aways available here in good old Beaufort, SC. So when I find a piece or two, I tend to snatch them up pretty fast. I read last week that halibut is the "poor man's lobster." Yikes! If that's true, I hate to learn what lobster prices must be.I paid $14.99 EACH for two 6 ounce portions of halibut on Saturday. Thankfully, they were worth every single cent! Since I'm currently going through a southwestern stage, (we've had tacos, burritos and Mexican salads every which way for the past few weeks) I decided to spice up the yummy white fish steaks with some chipotle. It was delicious! If you can't find ...