Beet Bruschetta with Goat Cheese and Basil
Appetizer Contributor TasteA colorful, perfectly balanced, seasonal bruschetta recipe from AKB contributor Sylvia Fountaine. This simple bruschetta hardly needs a recipe. I love it not only for its flavor and burst of color, but for the way it takes the lowly humble beet and turns it into a rock star. Simple flavors come together deliciously for this […]
Meyer Lemonade Rosemary Cocktails
Cocktails TasteLemonade cocktails mean summer is in full swing. Enjoy this Meyer Lemonade with Rosemary Cocktail with friends on your back porch or deck. Meyer Lemonade Rosemary Cocktails 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water 3 sprigs fresh rosemary 1 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice (6- 8 Meyer lemons) 4-6 cups seltzer water 1 cup vodka […]
Fruit Bars
SweetFruit Bars 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 1 cup walnuts, pecans, or almonds 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 tsp cinnamon 2/3 cup fruit spread, jam, or preserves Heat oven to 375º. Pulse together the flour, sugar, nuts, butter, and cinnamon in the bowl of a food processer to evenly distribute the butter. […]
Fruit and Berry Crumble
Sweet TasteOur favorite summer dessert when fruit and berries are everywhere! And, when we’re craving a summer hit “out of season,” we use frozen. Fruit and Berry Crumble 4 cups peaches, sliced or rhubarb, 1-inch diced (4-5 stalks) 4 cups of fresh or frozen berries ¼ cup honey ¾ cup all purpose flour ½ cup rolled […]
Easy Homemade Fridge Jam
Homemade Staples TryEasy Homemade Fridge Jam Makes about 1 1/2 pints 1 qt ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced 1 cup sugar 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice Combine the strawberries, sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring the strawberry mixture to a rolling boil, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon and mashing […]
Grilled Tomatillo Salsa
Homemade Staples LearnSometimes we get the urge to grill 10 pounds of tomatillos when they’re in season! Simple flavors: tomatillos, onion, garlic, jalapeños, cilantro, lime, and salt. These can be adjusted to your family’s tastes. Grilling the tomatillos, onions, and jalepeños brings out the best flavors and mellows the spiciness of the jalapeños a bit. Just in […]
Salsa
Homemade Staples LearnSalsa … “sauce” in Spanish… is at the very heart of Mexican Cooking, bringing life & zest to otherwise simple dishes. For a fresh alternative to the jarred, store-bought version that’s filled with sodium and sugar, make your own… you’ll be surprised how easy it is! Simple Salsa 1 28-oz can whole tomatoes with juice […]
Peach and Burrata Salad
Dinner Salad Snacks Try“This recipe is simply designed so that we can enjoy summer’s wonderful bounty. Baking the peaches with our Ancho Chile & Tamarind Sauce gives just enough zest and subtle smoky spice to highlight the juicy sweetness of summer peaches. And voila! You have yourself the perfect summer salad.” ~Lori Sandoval of SALSAOLOGY Peach and Burrata Salad […]
Bee Naughty Peach Jalapeño Margaritas
AKB Blog Cocktails Contributor TasteMargarita Week continues with another dreamy cocktail by Andrea Bemis, of Dishing Up The Dirt. Bee Naughty Peach Jalapeño Margaritas Serves 4 Margaritas 3 large ripe peaches, peeled, pitted and roughly chopped 1 cup silver tequila 2 Tbsp triple sec 1/4 cup fresh lime juice + more to taste 2-3 ice cubes Honey Simple Syrup 1/2 […]