A summer twist to bring a bright refreshing taste to a herb goat cheese and fresh basil from the garden and balsamic reduction drizzle. The fresh melon really sweetens up the combo and I serve as a single bite. Be creative and serve larger as a sharable watermelon steak. Happy Summer!
Author: gritcooking
I was raised on a large farm in a small community of Long Shop,Virginia. Just a stones throw from Blacksburg. I grew up appreciating Appalachia cooking with low budgets and home grown. What honestly tastes better than a warm tomato out of the garden sliced fat with salt and pepper? Maybe a bowl of good brown pinto beans and cornbread. Or even better grilled trout fresh caught from the creek!
My childhood was a dream... and what has made my passion for sharing good food with good friends and loved ones.
My food always has a story and always in sizes to share.
Ima county girl with a lot of love to share.
Caprese salad stuffed avocado
Fresh summer side- or stuff a half for a light meal. A lighter alternative to the bread version. Makes a fabulous side or appetizer- fast and simple. Salad- Sweet Heirloom cherry tomatoes -halved Soft mozzarella cheese in small cubes or the small ball version. Fresh ribbon cut sweet basil Olive oil Balsamic vinegar reduction Fresh… Continue reading Caprese salad stuffed avocado
“Dinner-Come and Get it!”
I have an all new respect for camping, cooking and filling the grumbling stomachs of hard working ranch hands after a day on the trails. Just having lived a 8 full days in the Bob Marshal Wilderness on horse back you gain a new respect for food, clean water and a good mattress pad. Memories… Continue reading “Dinner-Come and Get it!”
Shrimp on the bbq! Yum!
I live for summer and love the summer bbq! I know my grill platter looks awful but its gotten many tasty miles on the grill. This is a must own for flash grill veggies, fish, smaller kabobs and my fave - garlic shrimp! Hot grille- marinaded shrimps peeled- deveined and leave tails. Grille quick two… Continue reading Shrimp on the bbq! Yum!
Sunday Morning Banana nut bread pudding.
So easy and so delicious. An easy fast replacement for french toast that pleases many. 6 eggs 1/4 cup cream or milk Tsp vanilla 2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 loaf bread slices. French or white best. 1 banana diced 1/4 cup chopped pecans - optional 1 Tbs brown sugar for top Preheat oven to 375 degrees… Continue reading Sunday Morning Banana nut bread pudding.
Salted Caramel Pear and Green Apple Tart
Ive started a new job-that has taken all my time the past two weeks so apologies Ive been MIA for some time. Boys have been living on take out. This was a yummy treat I threw together that really needs to be shared. I should call it "sorry mommas been busy" treat! So easy and… Continue reading Salted Caramel Pear and Green Apple Tart
Skirt Steak Fajitas – get the grille out.
Working with the wonderful grass fed beef from Sinking Creek Beef Company... I thought skirt steak... fajitas!! Yum Skirt steak is really lean and can be tough if overcooked. So don't leave it on the grille- it cooks fast. Marinade 1/3cup olive oil 2 tsp chopped/ minced garlic 1 tsp chili powder 2 tsp cumin… Continue reading Skirt Steak Fajitas – get the grille out.
