Salads and Homemade Dressing

Brenda Langton shares her tips for setting yourself up for salad success this summer.

Food & Drink, SidesCynthia SutterJune 12, 2019Brenda Langton, Chef Brenda Langton, Spoonriver, Spoonriver Cookbook, Recipe, Simple Homemade Dressing, Simple SaladsComment

Tomato Manchego Tartlets

Vicki Brunsvold’s twist on tartlets, is sure to keep your Memorial Day crowds fulfilled with the flavors of the season.

Food & Drink, SidesCynthia SutterMay 18, 2019Vicki Brunsvold, Recipe, Recipe tips, Summer Tomatoes, Tomato Manchego TartletsComment

Jimmy Nardello Sweet Stuffed Pepper

Jimmy Nardello’s Italian Sweet Frying Peppers are an heirloom variety originally from the Basilicata region of southern Italy. Giuseppe Nardello and his wife brought them from Italy to Connecticut in 1887. These peppers are considered to be one of the best sweet frying peppers and have a light, fruity taste if eaten raw.

Food & Drink, SidesCynthia SutterMay 16, 2019Laura Frerichs, Loon Organics, Loon Organics CSA Box, Loon Farm, Recipe, Recipe tips, Jimmy Nardello Sweet Pepper, Seed Savers ExchangeComment

Bourbon Jalapeño BBQ Sauce

Christina Meyer-Jax recipe for some spicy BBQ sauce, will keep your guests longing for another taste of this Bourbon rich delightful twist with a splash of Jalapeño

Food & Drink, SidesCynthia SutterMay 2, 2019Christina Meyer-Jax MS, Recipe, BBQ tipsComment

Hoppin’ John by Martina McBride

Martina’s Kitchen Mix Cookbook by Martina McBride, shares this “southern speciality” with a dash of love. The meaty flavor of black-eyed peas, made with garlic, shallots, and bacon, add richness and tastiness to this recipe.

Food & Drink, SidesCynthia SutterApril 12, 2019Cindi Sutter, Martina McBride, Martina's Kitchen Mix, Martina McBride's Cookbook, Recipe, Recipe tips, Hoppin’ John, TI Inc. Books, Reprinted with permission from TI Inc. Books, Meredith Corporation. New YorkComment

Creamy Leek - Sweet Pea Mash

This very green and easy dish is certain to please the most discerning Irish man or woman; leeks, peas, 1/2 & 1/2, wine ++. Green is good.

Food & Drink, SidesCynthia SutterMarch 11, 2019Vicki Brunsvold, Creamy Leek & Sweet Pea Mash, St. Patrick's Day Food, Recipe, Recipe tipsComment

Sunflower Pesto

Brenda Langton believes pesto isn’t just made for winter month warmth. This Sunflower Pesto makes a great sandwich spread or a dip for veggies…no matter what the weather is outside.

Food & Drink, SidesCynthia SutterMarch 4, 2019Brenda Langton, Chef Brenda Langton, Spoonriver Restaurant, Spoonriver Cookbook, Recipe, Sunflower PestoComment

Smoked Gouda Pimento Cheese

Martina’s Kitchen Mix provides the perfect golden Pimento Cheese pairing for your Oscar party table.

Roasted Roma Tomatoes

Vicki Brunsvold sets you up for Oscar party success with her Roasted Roma Tomatoes. Her Cook’s Notes for ways to use them, are a must read.

Food & Drink, SidesCynthia SutterFebruary 18, 2019Vicki Brunsvold, Recipe tips, Recipe, Oscar Roasted Roma TomatoesComment