Category: Side Dish

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Radicchio & Pear Salad

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A Wintery salad for all-year long-Radiccio & Pear Salad No.634 in the Collection Membership.

RADICCHIO

If you have not met Radiccio, it’s time to get acquainted. These lovely colorful leafy greens are a bitter but sweet green to use in salads. There are many varities, you can find them at your local Farmers market. They are noted for their colorful leaves. The one I used for this salad is Castelfranco Radicchio. I was lucky enough to grab one at my local Farmers market.

 

SALADS

Some of my favorite salads include Radicchio. Most are wintery, however these salads are perfect anytime. This salad is adapted from Cap Beauty, my favorite site for food and all things beauty.

 

 

Radicchio & Pear Salad | Bijouxs Little Jewels

 

RADICCHIO & PEAR SALAD

The slight bitterness of the greens are tempered with sweet slices of fresh pear. The dressing is a cider vinegar-lemon-and dijon mix, all ingredients which are in your pantry. The crunch from the hazelnuts completes the salad. Savor Radicchio & Pear Salad No.634 in the Collection Membership.

 

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Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes

Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes | Bijouxs Little Jewels

Tomato season is just the best, and it’s here. Simple Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes on the dining table today. Membership Collection Recipe No. 605.

SUMMER TOMATOES

Up along the California Central Coast farming is going strong, with berries, stone fruits and our favorite fruit, Heirloom tomatoes, making an early appearance. These Heirloom beauties need little adornment to bring to the table.

Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes | Bijouxs Little Jewels

MARINATED TOMATOES

Slicing the tomatoes crosswise exposes the juicy interiors helping the marinade flavor penetrate the tomatoes. Finely chopped red onion, fresh garlic, chopped herbs such as parsley and basil are key ingredients. Just a touch of maple syrup and salt soften the marinade’s edge.

Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes | Bijouxs Little Jewels

Plate the sliced tomatoes in a single layer on a large platter then top with the marinade. As with most marinades, allow time for the flavors to meld, about 30 minutes. I made my tomatoes before the meal and stored for a couple hours.

I served the marinated tomatoes with thick slices of sourdough bread topped with Goat cheese and lightly broiled. I wanted to photograph that image but the tomatoes and toast disappeared from the platte! Sign of a good recipe.

Enjoy the season and Membership Collection Recipe No. 605. Thank you Members for your support.

 

 

 

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Super Easy Roasted Corn on the Cob

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A no-brainer recipe, perfect for the abundent summer sweet corn, Super Easy Roasted Corn on the Cob. Recipe No.604 from the Membership Collection.

SUMMER CORN

Is there anything better than sweet summer corn? I love summer produce, and corn is front and center. There are many ways to prepare corn, I thought I had tried them all until this oven roasted in the husk, yes, along with the silks could not be simpler. Really not much of a recipe, but yes, you do need to turn on the oven. I have made corn on the cob on the grill, but removed the silks and soaked the corn in water before placing it on the grill. Now I see there really is no need for this step and I will try corn on the grill with a staple flame using this no-fuss method.

SUMMER SIMPLE

Here are a few more of my favorite Summer Simple Collection Recipes:  Market Basket Summer Salad, Summer Salad of Apricots, Lentils & Triple Cream Cheese and Summer Simple Tomatoes with Ricotta & Romano Cheese.

 

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Heirloom Yellow Oxheart Tomato Salad

Heirloom Yellow Oxheart Tomato Salad | Bijouxs Little Jewels

A simple preparation for the sweet queen of the season, Heirloom Tomatoes. Yellow Oxheart tomatoes are served in all their beauty. Recipe No. 601 from the Membership Collection.

HEIRLOOM TOMATOES

The farmers markets in the Central Coast of Cali are bursting with the first picks of the season. Since I am in the midst of the agriculture here fruit and vegetables abound. This year the tomatoes were early, after a wet spring, surprising most of us gardeners.

OXHEART HEIRLOOM TOMATOES

It’s lovely to visit the Farmers markets near Santa Barbara, you will find so many varieties. A friend brought me a bag of Yellow Oxheart tomatoes along with some small yellow cherry tomatoes. The Oxheart dates back to 1915 from Virginia.

SIMPLE FOOD

Tomatoes are the one fruit that does not need much adornment. Their sweetness is a perfect complement to the salty nature of the Manchego cheese along with the brightness of parsley.

Savor Heirloom Yellow Oxheart Tomato Salad simple and  new in the Membership Collection.

 

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Polenta with Gruyère & Herbs

Polenta with Gruyere & Herbs | Bijouxs Little Jewels

Classic Italian polenta goodness with a French twist on flavor-Polenta with Gruyère & Herbs the newest recipe in my Membership Collection.

LATE SPRING

Polenta is one of most comforting dishes I know. Fine grain cormeal cooked with cheese, butter and herbs, perfect side dish for the late spring chilly weather. Along the coast we only get to see small glimmers of spring. The late rain is bringing fresh green shoots in the garden.

ITALIAN COMFORT FOOD

Polenta is one of the favorite Italian comfort foods. My Mushroom Ragu, the rich no-meat version is delish served a top of creamy polenta. But a pure and simple bowl of polenta makes a wonderful side dish or served with a fresh green vinaigrette salad.

FRENCH HERBS

A little change up to the classic herbs added to the polenta by way of France. Thyme, rosemary and tarragon are personal herb favorites, although feel free to include your own favorites.

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GRUYÈRE CHEESE

The creamy textures you see in the photos are creamy strands of melting Gruyère cheese, adding a richness to the polenta. Gruyere is my cheese of choice for Instant Pot Canyon Bistro French Onion Soup, a classic recipe. This creamy polenta makes a great side for grilled meats or fish or as a base for your favorite pasta sauce.

Feel a little French today with Polenta with Gruyère & Herbs No. 597 from the Membership Collection. Thank you to all my new and loyal members!

 

 

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