Cilantro Lime Grilled Corn

INGREDIENTS: 4 ears corn 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter substitute at room temperature 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped lime zest 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice Coarse salt and ground pepper OPTIONAL 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (night shade) INSTRUCTIONS: Soak  whole corn in salted water for 30 minutes. This prevents husks…

Horseradish Mayo

This is one of our favorite, cow-dairy free dipping sauces.  You can whip it up in a matter of minutes.  Add more or less horseradish to suit your taste.   INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup Dukes or other mayonnaise (not Miracle Whip) 1 tablespoon horseradish 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon…

Smokey Homemade Pimento Cheese

I have never really like pimento cheese (gasp).  I know, it’s a Southern staple, I just don’t like it… until I found this.  This recipe does use cow dairy but there are some great sheep and goat alternatives. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup shredded extra-sharp white cheddar cheese (cow dairy) 1/2 cup smoked Gouda (cow dairy) 1/2…

What in the heck is an Insta-pot

Friends, let me solve the mystery…. it’s  a pressure cooker.  Old school pressure cookers -could be a little scary and horror stories abounded.  The new style “Insta-pot” often plug in like  a crockpot and feature an electronic setting. Do you want one, yes.  It will change your life.  You can cook pot roasts, stocks and…

Strawberry & Honey Salad

Summer offers a simple delicious bounty.  Here is an 5 minute side dish that is sure to please! INGREDIENTS: 1 quart of strawberries, capped and sliced 1/4 cup of fresh mint 1 tablespoon of lemon zest 3 Tablespoons of honey INSTRUCTIONS: Combine ingredients and allow to marry for 30 minutes. Collect your culinary bows