Cabbage Ragout: Tasty, Healthy
Posted on February 28, 2015 by bob in A Gracious Plenty
With spring come thoughts of all things green, including cabbage and St. Patrick’s Day. You can create your own unique and healthy dish to celebrate the wearing of green by pairing cabbage with turkey to make a mouthwatering ragout. The term ragout (pronounced ra-GOO), derived from the French verb ragoûter, means “to stimulate the appetite.” […]
Baked Apples w/Walnuts and Raisins
Posted on November 1, 2014 by bob in A Gracious Plenty
Fall brings an abundance of fresh apples to grocery stores and farmers’ markets, ushering in dreams of delectable confections such as apple pie and caramel apples. Baked apples satisfy this dream and promote healthy eating choices. This easy-to-make treat has the glorious taste of apple pie studded with crunchy walnuts and sweet raisins. Part of […]
Cheesy Gulf Shrimp Nachos
Posted on August 30, 2014 by bob in A Gracious Plenty
The easiest way to get the family together for a meal is with a delicious, homemade dish with tasty ingredients, such as protein-packed shrimp. There are many scrumptious reasons for including shrimp into your family’s diet. In fact, the American Heart Association and other experts recommend eating seafood at least twice a week, and the […]
Herb & Lemon Grilled Chicken
Posted on June 30, 2014 by bob in A Gracious Plenty
Yield: 4 servings Grilled Chicken 1 whole chicken, butterflied (about 4 pounds) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 head garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon pepper 1 bunch rosemary (about ½ cup) 1 bunch thyme (about ½ cup) lemon slices and fresh parsley as garnish Herb and Lemon Sauce 3/4 cup olive oil 1/3 cup chopped […]
Shrimp & Chicken Kabobs
Posted on May 29, 2014 by bob in A Gracious Plenty
Kabobs are a simple way to enjoy many of your favorite fresh flavors in a single meal. Easy preparation and quick cooking time make kabobs a perfect weeknight meal when served over rice along with a crisp salad. The combinations of meat, vegetables and fruit on a kabob are nearly endless. Spring/summer varieties of onions […]
Spring Rolls w/Dipping Sauce
Posted on May 1, 2014 by bob in A Gracious Plenty
You don’t have to dine at Asian restaurants to enjoy fresh spring rolls. Easy to make, fresh veggie spring rolls can be a snack, part of a meal or great appetizer. Brightly colored and crunchy with a fresh taste, spring rolls are packed with cancer-preventive phytonutrients. Thinly julienne sliced vegetables and layered leaves of herbs […]
Irish Soda Bread. Or not.
Posted on March 1, 2014 by bob in A Gracious Plenty
No one claims the Irish invented Soda Bread – a cake-like bread made with baking soda rather than yeast – but the cultural identification took hold more than a hundred years ago and continues to this day in the form of Irish Soda Bread. The use and popularity of Soda Bread in Ireland was in […]
Searching for Teacakes
Posted on February 2, 2014 by bob in A Gracious Plenty, GPlenty
The first two or three years of my life I lived in northwest Pike County, at the end of a small dirt road that ended three-quarters of a mile off the main dirt road. An elderly couple, Whit and Edie Ann Merritt, lived at the intersection of these roads on the main dirt road. Known […]
Gulf Shrimp Dip
Posted on December 1, 2013 by bob in A Gracious Plenty
Nothing pairs better with cool, crisp weather than warm, home-cooked comfort food. Whether you’re searching for a dish for tailgating, a dinner party, holiday gathering, or just a relaxing night at home, look no further than the decadence of perfectly-prepared shrimp. Due to its versatility, shrimp is a top protein choice among many chefs. Shrimp […]
Pumpkin Pie Donuts
Posted on September 30, 2013 by bob in A Gracious Plenty
Fill your home with the smell and flavor of the season with Mini Pumpkin Pie Spiced Donuts, a sweet morning treat baked with the quintessential flavor of fall. “You won’t believe how easy it is to make these donuts at home,” said Mary Beth Harrington of the McCormick Kitchens. “They’re perfect to mix together with […]
