Maggie’s Menu: Corn + Tomato Summer Salad

Posted by magpie
On May 15, 2016

Message from Maggie: I created this easy salad to pair with burgers last night when we had company. It taste like summer! Ingredients: 6 ears of corn, 1 cup cherub tomatoes 4 leaves of basil 1/8 cup olive oil Juice from half a lemon Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Boil a big pot […]

Maggie’s Menu: Summer Quinoa Salad

Posted by magpie
On April 29, 2016

Message from Maggie: I created this summer quinoa salad for the bridal shower I hosted last weekend. Ingredients: 2 cups cooked quinoa (start with 1 cup uncooked quinoa, 2 cups water, and cook according to package directions) 1/2 cup yellow grape tomatoes 1/2 cup red grape tomatoes 1 cup mini fresh mozzarella cheese balls 10 […]

Maggie’s Menu: Brown Rice with Toasted Pine Nuts

Posted by magpie
On April 20, 2016

Message from Maggie: I jazzed up brown rice with some toasted pine nuts and shallots to serve with the curry chicken and it made for a delicious and easy side. Ingredients: 1/4 cup pine nuts 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 small shallot 2 cup brown rice, cooked Instructions: Spread pine nuts on baking sheet and bake in […]

Make: Roasted Red Peppers

Posted by magpie
On March 23, 2016

Message from Maggie: I married an Italian who loves roasted red peppers on his sandwiches. It does give it a fresh flavor. Here is a quick an easy way to bring these peppers to a sandwich near you. Ingredients: Roasted red peppers Extra virgin olive oil Instructions: Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Place the whole […]

Maggie’s Menu: Pan Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Posted by magpie
On February 18, 2016

Message from Maggie: This is an easy and delicious side with beef or fish. Ingredients: 1 pound brussel sprouts 4 T. Olive oil 1 shallot, chopped Salt Freshly ground black pepper Directions: Depending on size, half or quarter the brussel spouts. Add olive oil to a large skillet. Maggie’s Must Have: My favorite pan is […]

Maggie’s Menu: Risotto

Posted by magpie
On February 2, 2016

Message from Maggie: This is an easy take on a formerly difficult recipe. It is a house favorite around here as a side paired with fish or meat. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter 1 clove of garlic, minced 1 shallot, minced 1 cup of chicken broth 1 cup of Arborio rice 3/4-1 cup white wine 1/4 […]

Maggie’s Menu: Twice Baked Potatoes

Posted by magpie
On February 1, 2016

Message from Maggie: My in laws visited us in snowy DC this weekend. In an effort to avoid spending the entire day in the kitchen, I prepared ahead of time. Ingredients: 8 yukon gold potatoes Butter 1 large shallot, minced 1 large clove of garlic, minced Cheddar cheese, shredded Milk Paprika Directions: Bake potatoes in […]