This is one of the best summertime appetizers ever, and easy to make. I like to keep this dish seasonal, something to look forward to this time of year when basil is everywhere, especially gardens and farm markets. Serve with homemade pita chips. Basil Dip 3 cups packed fresh basil leaves 3/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup pine nuts 2 large garlic cloves (I mince mine) 3 or 4 tablespoon fresh lemon juice salt and pepper pulse everything in a food processor to a rough consistency dip can be chilled in the fridge up to 2 days, but I like it fresh Homemade pita chips oven at 350 1 bag of small plain pocket pita bread cut pita bread in chip size pieces with kitchen shears (Dave likes to leave some doubled up) place the entire amount on a cookie sheet and spray with olive oil spray or PAM bake until crisp, about 10 minutes, cool. Can add garlic salt or...
These light and lemony cookies will brighten any day! LEMON DROP COOKIES 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Lemon Glaze Preheat oven to 350°F In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest. Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and lemon juice and mix. With mixer on low, beat in flour mixture. Drop dough by heaping tablespoons, 1 inch apart, onto two baking sheets. Bake 15-20 minutes rotating halfway through. Transfer to wire rack and when completely cool spread with the lemon glaze. Let set until the glaze is firm. LEMON GLAZE 2 c confectioners sugar 2 T lemon zest, plus 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice In a medium bowl, whisk together confectioners sugar, zest and juice until...
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We all know what to do. Make a big pot of wonderfulness, like this sweet potato and bean chili. Sweet potato and bean chili 2 T olive oil 2 small onions chopped 2 T chili powder 1 t cumin 1 cup vegetable (or chicken broth) 2 medium or large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into cubes 28 oz can of diced tomatoes, undrained 2 19 oz cans of pinto beans, rinced and drained (or...
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When I was 8 or 9 my brother John and I had a pet turtle named Tom Dooley,...