Dragon Fruit Salad with Feta

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Dragon Fruit Salad With Feta

by Nanny Bubby

I love a beautiful salad. The deep red beautiful color of the Dragon Fruit just dazzles your eyes and makes your mouth water. The salad is cool, inviting, scrumptious and delicious. My favorite part, it is just unusual. Enjoy! Remember, "Spread Love Like Butter"

Total Time:

25 minutes

Serves:

5

Ingredients

  • 3 c. Arugula
  • 1 c. Chopped basil
  • 3 Satsuma Oranges
  • 2 Dragon Fruit red and white variety
  • 6 oz. crumbled feta
  • 1 blood orange juiced
  • ¼ c. Blood orange olive oil
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Add the Arugula into the serving bowl. Arrange fruit slices around the arugula. Top with the feta cheese.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the blood orange juice, blood orange olive oil, salt and pepper until blended. Drizzle over the salad. Toss gently and serve immediately.
  • This could also be served with sliced grilled chicken or grilled salmon to add protein. Enjoy!

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Really, Really FAST Chicken Cacciatore

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Really, Really, Fast Chicken Cacciatore

by Nanny Bubby

One day I had planned to make Chicken Cacciatore for dinner, which is a dish that can take a lot of time to make because you have to brown each piece of chicken. That afternoon I went to see a friend I hadn’t seen in 20 years and only expected to stay for an hour. What was I thinking? After three hours with my friend, I was in a panic about how I was going to make this dish for dinner in time. Well, necessity is the Mother of Invention. I ran to Whole Foods, bought two cooked chickens and had them quarter the chickens to save time. I was home in 20 minutes and threw everything into the pot hoping no one would notice a flavor difference. And guess what? No one did! It was remarkable. A complicated dinner made easy, and no one will ever know. Of course, if you want to start with browning the chicken first, you can. But this is a simple and tasty shortcut.

Total Time:

45 minutes

Serves:

5

Ingredients

  • 2 cooked organic chickens from your favorite store like Whole Foods or Costco
  • 3, 28 oz. cans chopped fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 chopped orange bell pepper
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 jar capers
  • 1 package white mushrooms caps quartered
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh oregano
  • 3 Tbsp. fresh basil
  • Red pepper flakes to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Quarter the cooked chickens and place them in a non-metallic casserole pot.
  • Add all of the other ingredients and bring to a simmer covered for about 30-45 minutes. DONE!
  • Tip: If you are short cans of tomatoes, you can always substitute a jarred marinara sauce which makes the sauce a bit thicker. There are so many good ones out there.

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Black Garlic Flatbread with Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese

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Black Garlic Flatbread With Caramelized Onions And Goat Cheese

by Nanny Bubby

I had only seen black garlic in a specialty grocery store a few times. Because of it’s darkish nature I assumed that would mean it was spicier or had MORE of a potent garlic taste. I
t seemed scary so I stayed away from it.
Come to find out, black garlic is sweeter and has more of a molasses flavor when you first bite into it finishing with a strong citrus or slight vinegar taste. It doesn’t give you bad breath after eating and is delicious when eaten raw!!! WHO KNEW?????
It is my new favorite thing. When paired with more exotic recipes it opens up a whole new avenue for one’s palette! Enjoy!! Remember "Spread Love Like Butter"
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Total Time:

40 minutes

Serves:

6

Ingredients

  • 1 large flat bread
  • 4 Tbsp. olive oil separated
  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 3 sweet onions sliced and then cut in half
  • 5 cloves black garlic diced
  • 4 oz. fig jelly
  • 1 oz. fresh orange juice
  • 3 oz. goat cheese at room temperature
  • 5-7 fresh figs sliced in half lengthwise
  • 2 c. fresh baby arugula tossed lightly in olive oil
  • 2 tsp. orange zest about 1 orange
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375°
  • Brush the flatbread both front and back with 2 Tbsp. olive oil and place on a sheet pan covered in parchment. In a hot sauté pan add the remaining olive oil and butter.
  • Turn the heat to medium and begin to cook the onions until caramelized. Once the onions are caramelized to your desire add the diced black garlic and cook for no more than one minute.
  • Add the orange juice to the fig jelly and stir till mixed well. Add the fig jelly mixture to the cooled onions and garlic.
  • Spread the onion mixture on the flatbread leaving about ¼ of an inch on all sides. Add small dollops of goat cheese evenly onto the flatbread and then add the figs between the dollops.
  • Place into the oven for about 15-20 minutes depending on your oven until the cheese begins to melt.
  • Add the arugula to the top of the flat bread and dust with the orange zest for beautiful color and taste.
  • Enjoy!

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Roasted French Breakfast Radishes

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Roasted French Breakfast Radishes

by Nanny Bubby

I love finding the unusual and turning into something that puts a smile on my face and those eating it.  Roasted radishes, who knew!!  The fact is they are absolutely delicious and such a treat in a way you could never imagine until you make them and enjoy them.  This is a great recipe to practice your intuition and your instincts and to rely on your nose and your eyes.  Enjoy!

Total Time:

30 minutes

Serves:

7

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches of French radishes
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • ½ tsp. fresh ground black pepper

Directions

  • Pre heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Wash the radishes and leaves and then trim the leaves to about ½ to 1 inch long.
  • Slice the radishes in half, length wise. Place the radishes in a pot with a steamer basket and steam till just tender.
  • Place on a sheet pan covered in parchment paper flat side up and then drizzle or brush olive oil on the top and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
  • Let the radishes roast about 20 minutes. And……here is where your instincts and intuition come into play. Soon you will begin to smell the radishes roasting and then your eyes will tell you when they are caramelized to your liking. When you see that they are done. Enjoy!

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Donnie’s Amazing Mac ‘N Cheese

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Donnie’s Amazing Mac ‘N Cheese

by Nanny Bubby

Thanksgiving sides always seem to find a place on our tables when they represent something special to a family. Whether it is a dish that represents our past and the ancestor’s original country of origin, or a side dish that was made by someone we love who is no longer with us. These sides fill our stomachs but most importantly they warm our hearts. This Mac ‘n Cheese recipe was Don Hamrick’s mothers favorite signature dish. Each time he makes it, the aromas, the visual of the dish, and the making of it brings her back, close to the family, and she lives on in their memories through this dish. Enjoy.

Total Time:

1 hour

Serves:

8

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Penne Pasta
  • 2 ¼ c. milk you can use 2% if you prefer
  • 8 Tbsp. flour
  • 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 4 oz. mascarpone
  • 4 oz. parmesan
  • 8 oz. shredded sharp white cheddar
  • 8 oz. shredded sharp yellow cheddar for top
  • 2 tsp. Kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Prepare pasta to directions on the box.
  • In separate 2 qt. pan melt butter on medium heat. Stir in flour and whisk constantly to blend with melted butter. When flour is completely included, slowly stir in the milk while whisking all the time. Make sure there are no clumps & everything is becoming silky smooth.
  • After milk is totally incorporated add the mascarpone, parmesan & white cheddar while stirring to maintain consistency. Reduce heat to low. Add black pepper & nutmeg. Stir for 2 more minutes then turn off heat.
  • Add drained pasta & stir to coat completely.
  • Empty pasta into 9 X 12 dish.
  • Use ½ of sharp cheddar to cover top & bake at 350° for 25 minutes.
  • When hot & bubbly pull out & cover the top with the remaining cheddar cheese then top broil for 2-3 minutes until it looks just right to you. Watch it closely as broil happens quickly!
  • Cool & enjoy!

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