Do you know what food tastes good fried? Trick question. All of them! But there are some things you may not have thought to fry that lend themselves well to the irresistible crunch of an expertly fried dish. Dill pickles are one of these things. They turn out crispy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside, with a sour and salty flavor that’s just a touch sweeter than your normal pickle. If you want a good side and a creative substitute for the average french fry, you should give these a try.
Month: August 2013
Labor Day Recipe Ideas
Labor Day has become a day not just to honor the workers in our country, but to celebrate the end of summer. Schools start back up, vacations come to an end and grills get their last big workout. Many people will celebrate the Labor Day holiday with friends at a cookout or potluck, so crowd-pleasing picnic dishes are a must. Here are some of our favorite cookout classics that will be a perfect addition to any party.
Individual Ginger Peach Crisps
Peaches are everywhere this time of year, not to anyone’s dismay. Peaches are fabulous on their own as a juicy afternoon snack, as long as you don’t mind the juice running down your arm or getting all over your face. When peaches are overflowing and you want to use them in a dish, there are few things better than this incredibly juicy and fresh peach crisp.
Delicious Greek Gyros from the Slow Cooker
School is about to start up again and we will soon fall back into our normal routines. This means more extracurricular activities, homework and tighter schedules will be in store for most of us. Fitting in a good dinner with the family can be tough as our calendars fill up, leaving us less time to play in the kitchen. Sometimes, we just want (need) dinner to be ready at the end of the day. This is one of those exceedingly easy slow cooker meals you can set in the morning and eat when you get home. Plus, it’s tasty and well-rounded – the perfect weeknight meal.
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Fig and Prosciutto Salad with Blue Cheese and Balsamic Reduction
As a child, I ate fresh figs constantly because we were lucky enough to have a fig tree in the backyard. Ripe figs are largely made up of water and spoil quickly, which is why you’ll often find them dried instead of fresh. However, raw figs have a fleshy, sweet and delicate flavor unlike any other fruit out there, so if you can find them at the grocery store or market, we highly recommend you grab them while you can.
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Top 3 Trail Mix Snack Ideas
Food Focus: Okra
Slow Cooker Vegetable Ragout
This time of year, farmers markets are overflowing with eggplants, bell peppers, basil and other summer offerings. Make this Vegetable Ragout in your slow cooker to keep the kitchen cool and use up all those veggies so they don’t go to waste in the back of a refrigerator drawer. Serve it alone or over pasta or rice for a complete meal that is healthy, beautiful, easy and delicious.
