In the Kitchen

Ingredients ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme, oregano, marjoram, basil, or rosemary ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 green … Continue reading →

Make tabbouleh using fresh parsley. Tabbouleh is a Middle Eastern salad using parsley, bulgur wheat, tomatoes, and other healthy ingredients. Ingredients 1/2-cup bulgur wheat* 2 medium to large tomatoes, cut into bite sized pieces 1 large cucumber, cut into bite … Continue reading →

We used freshly made recaito and a variety of familiar, pungent spices as the sazon or seasoning in this traditional Puerto Rican dish. You can substitute 2 packets of Sazon GOYA with Coriander and Annatto, a commercial product, for the … Continue reading →

Recaito, a pungent mixture of the culantro, cilantro, onion, garlic, and pepper, is a staple ingredient in many Puerto Rican and other Latin dishes. While this puree is the foundation of many dishes including soups, stews, bean and rice dishes, … Continue reading →

Serves 6. Ingredients 3 cups chopped watermelon (seedless) 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp. of salt 2 tbsp chopped mint leaves freshly ground pepper to taste Instructions Combine watermelon … Continue reading →

If you have a year-round herb garden, make sure to note this recipe for Tabbouleh, a Mediterranean parsley salad. Try it in place of a traditional salad with a sandwich or soup. Yield: 4 servings. Ingredients ½-cup bulgur wheat 2 … Continue reading →

Turn sweet onions from your garden into a succulent side dish that goes great with roasted chicken or turkey. Scoop out the center of each onion and fill with this savory mixture of cheese, herbs and olives. Ingredients 6 large … Continue reading →

Use summer squash in a new way in this tasty alternative to an ordinary garden salad. Not only is it delicious, it’s good for you, too! Here is a different idea for using that summer squash that’s pretty healthy as … Continue reading →

The whole family will love this vegetable version of hush puppies. Squash Puppies are great for sneaking vegetables past picky eaters. The name alone will tempt your kids to try them. Serve this garden version of hush puppies as a … Continue reading →

Nutrient-rich spinach is packed with essential vitamins and minerals. This dish gives you the best of both worlds: it’s healthy and delicious! Try it with baked chicken or grilled steak. Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp butter or margarine … Continue reading →