1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, stemmed and washed
1/4 cup DeLallo extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon water
2 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
DIRECTIONS
Place the basil, water, garlic, salt and red pepper flakes in a mini-food processor and pulse a few times. Add the olive oil and blend until you have smooth sauce.
Use immediately or refrigerate. Flavors are even more intense the next day. Refrigerate for up to 2 to 3 days.
★★★★★ Quick & Easy, Summer, TRIED & TRUE, Vegetable Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 10 min Difficulty: Easy Servings: Yield: 6 to 8 servings Source: foodnetwork.com INGREDIENTS
8 to 10 ears of corn on the cob (yellow or white corn) 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS
Remove the husks and the silk from the corn and cut the kernels off as close to the husk as possible without removing any of the husk. You should have about 7 cups of kernels.
Melt the butter in a large, heavy saute pan. Add the corn, salt, and pepper and saute uncovered on medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the starchiness in the corn is gone. Taste, for salt and pepper, and serve.
NOTES
The older the corn, the starchier it becomes. When I’ve had corn from the farmer’s market in my fridge for a few days, I make this recipe. As Ina says in the recipe, 8 to 10 minutes over medium low heat cooks off the starch, leaving only sweetness. It’s fantastic.
Trim the pork tenderloin of any excess fat/silver skin. Coat with a ½ tablespoon olive oil. Rub spice mixture on entire pork tenderloin.
Preheat air fryer to 400° F for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, carefully place pork tenderloin into air fryer and air fry at 400° F for 20-22 minutes. Internal temp should be 145°F.
When air fryer cycle is complete, carefully remove pork tenderloin to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Save any juices to serve over sliced meat.
4 Ingredient Frozen Peach Lemonade 🍑🍋 The most refreshing drink to enjoy poolside or after a hot day in the sun. I love making fun lemonades in the summer.
If you’re like me, you only eat fresh grape and cherry tomatoes when they’re in-season, vine ripened, and just picked. Compare the bright flavor of summertime tomatoes to the anemic taste of off-season hothouse tomatoes and there’s no contest! Want to preserve their incredible taste? Consider dehydrating them!
Dehydrating grape and cherry tomatoes creates an intense burst of flavor and color. If you grow your own garden I suggest planting extra grape tomatoes and/or cherries just for this purpose. If you don’t have your own bumper crop, see if a local farm or market will sell you them in quantity at a discount.
Dehydrating Grape and Cherry Tomatoes
“Moist-Dry” versus “Leathery-Dry”
I prefer dehydrating grape and cherry tomatoes until they are almost dry; I store these moist gems in the freezer. Dry completely if you prefer to store them in your pantry, otherwise they’ll grow mold.
Drying Tomatoes in a Dehydrator
Method Overview
Wash grape or cherry tomatoes Cut them in half Arrange on trays Dehydrate between 125ºF – 135ºF Check and rotate trays periodically
Wash the tomatoes and drain well.
Slice each tomato in half lengthwise.
Arrange the halved tomatoes on your dehydrator trays with the skins facing down. This will prevent the juices from dripping. Leave a bit of space between each tomato so they are not touching. Sprinkle with oregano and sea salt if desired.
Put the trays in your dehydrator and turn it on. If it has a thermostat, set it between 125º to 135º.
It will take 10 to 12 hours for the tomatoes to become “moist dry” and will take 12 to 14 hours to become “leathery dry.” These are approximate times. Periodically check the tomatoes for doneness, and rotate the trays. Even if your dehydrator has a fan, rotating the trays will help them become more evenly dried.
Once dried to your preference, let the tomatoes cool down. Place them in an airtight glass jar with a screw lid; label with the date.
Leave the jar at room temperature for 24 hours so the moisture content of the tomatoes will become more evenly distributed. This process is called “conditioning”.
Store moist-dry tomatoes in the freezer. Store leathery-dry tomatoes in a cool, dark, dry location.
Hard to eat just one so resist if you can!
FAQs
How long does it take to dehydrate grape and cherry tomatoes? In general, it takes somewhere between 10 to 14 hours for halved grape and cherry tomatoes to dehydrate. The actual time will depend on several factors, such as: • temperature of the dehydrator • humidity in the room • whether the dehydrator has a circulating fan or not to keep the heat evenly distributed • how often the dehydrator is opened, and if it opens from the top or side • size and moisture content of the tomatoes • whether you are drying until moist-dry or leathery-dry
How to use dried tomatoes? • We enjoy eating moist-dried tomatoes right out of the jar for a burst-of-tomato snack. We also add them to various salads, wraps, stuffings, and more. Many Italian recipes call for sautéing garlic in olive oil. Consider slicing moist-dried tomatoes into ribbons, then adding them to the pan during that step. They are especially delicious in hot or cold pasta dishes that call for a pesto or olive oil dressing. Even just a bit of these gems adds a welcome bursts of flavor – there’s no need to overdo it. • Soak leathery-dried tomatoes in a small amount of warm water until they are softened. Once they’re softened, slice into ribbons (or use as is) in various dishes as described above. You can add the tomato infused soaking water to your dish too.
How long do dehydrated tomatoes last? Technically, if kept in an airtight container, moist-dry tomatoes will last indefinitely in the freezer and leathery-dry tomatoes will last indefinitely in a dark, dry, cool location. The longer they are stored; however, the more nutrients will be lost. So try to use them within a year.
How to make tomato powder and what is it used for?
If you have a grinder or a high speed blender, tomato powder can be made from leathery-dried tomatoes following these three easy steps.
Freeze leathery-dried tomatoes before grinding or blending them into powder. Transfer them to your grinder or high-speed blender and immediately process using the highest speed. Blend while the tomatoes are still frozen for best results. They thaw fast, so work quickly. Put the powder into a glass jar with a tight fitting lid and store in a dark, dry, cool location. As you can imagine, tomato powder packs a tomato punch. It can be added to soups, sprinkled on anemic tomatoes (to boost their flavor), sauces, and more.
You can also use this powder to make tomato paste. Simply combine two parts powder to one part water and voila, you have tomato paste!
Made with leftover rotisserie chicken, romaine, napa, crispy wonton strips and the best sesame ginger dressing ever!
4.8 stars (12 ratings)
INGREDIENTS
1 head romaine, shredded
4 cups shredded napa cabbage
3 cups leftover shredded rotisserie chicken
1 (15-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
½ cup roasted salted cashews
3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 cups crispy wonton strips, homemade or store-bought
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
FOR THE SESAME GINGER DRESSING
¼ cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
2 ½ tablespoons canola oil
2 ½ tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
To assemble the salad, place romaine lettuce in a large bowl; top with cabbage, chicken, mandarin oranges, cilantro, cashews and green onions. Pour the sesame ginger dressing on top of the salad and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately, topped with wonton strips and sesame seeds.
FOR THE SESAME GINGER DRESSING
In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, orange marmalade, canola oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger and sesame seeds; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, lime juice, 1 tablespoon canola oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin and oregano.
In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine soy sauce mixture and steak; marinate for at least 1 hour up to 4 hours, turning the bag occasionally.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add steak and marinade, and cook, stirring often, until steak has browned and marinade has reduced, about 5-6 minutes, or until desired doneness.
Serve steak in tortillas, topped with onion, cilantro and lime.
There may come a time in your life when you are forbidden carbs – ANY carb – for a 36 hour period. Unlikely, yes, but that’s what made me recall having grilled romaine.
I’d never tried to make it but desperate times called for desperate measures. Kidding. It’s really delicious. Truly.
Grilled Romaine Lettuce
GRILLED, Healthy, Salads,
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Servings: Servings 3 to 4 servings Source: simplyrecipes.com
INGREDIENTS
3 to 4 romaine hearts
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (or cider vinegar)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh herbs such as rosemary, thyme, oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Prep the romaine hearts:
Pull off any old leaves. Chop off the top 1 or 2 inches of the lettuce head, and shave off the browned part of the root end, leaving the root end intact so that the lettuce head stays together.
Prepare your grill:
Turn your gas grill to high or get your charcoal coal grill very hot.
Prepare the vinaigrette:
Put the oil, vinegar, herbs, salt and pepper in a small bowl and whisk with a fork to combine. Paint the lettuce hearts all over with the vinaigrette.
Grill the lettuce:
Grill the romaine hearts until lightly browned on all sides, turning every minute or two until done.
Serve immediately:
Serve immediately. You can either serve the hearts whole, or chop them and toss them for a salad.
NUTRITION
(per serving) 130 Calories 11g Fat 8g Carbs 3g Protein Nutrition Facts Servings: 3 to 4 Amount per serving Calories 130 % Daily Value* Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 1g 7% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 98mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 8g 3% Dietary Fiber 5g 17% Total Sugars 3g Protein 3g Vitamin C 9mg 47% Calcium 78mg 6% Iron 2mg 13% Potassium 572mg 12% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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