Thursdays are for cooking….
Vegetable have feelings, too!
Hot weather has arrived in my kingdom, and the simplest foods are the best things to indulge in.
This time, it’s a chopped salad, which is just veggies cut, diced and seasoned, and everything in that basket of summer garden veggies goes into this, plus more, if you like.
Bell peppers
Get a big bowl.
Cut the ends off the squash, but don’t peel them.
Wash everything in cold water.
Zucchini and yellow summer squash stand up to this better than cucumbers, but if you want cukes, use them. They tend to wilt, after a while. Don’t peel the summer squashes. Just give them a thorough wash under the tap and remove the ends.
Radishes come in several different types, including the white “icicle” radishes, which are good and spicy, and the dog or cat can have the leaves to chew on.
Green onions are in abundance now. so use the entire thing, including the tails.
Red onions add another layer of flavor and some color, too. A few slices and a coarse chop are sufficient to do the job.
The color phase of bell peppers (orange, red, yellow) is easier on the stomach than the green phase. The skin is less tough. Just core them, get rid of all the seeds, and cut the peppers into pieces about an inch square.
Cherry tomatoes (pictured) hold up better than romas or other tomatoes for this dish, and they should be added last.
You can also add diced ham to it, instead of slicing the ham for your plate.
Once the ingredients are chopped and in the bowl, add a dusting of your favorite seasonings, drizzle on some extra virgin olive oil and squeeze some lemon juice into the mix, or wine vinegar, and give it a good toss (stir). Cover it and let it sit in the fridge until mealtime.
When suppertime rolls around, add some good crusty bread, butter or spreadable cheese, a cold beverage, and load your plate.
Simple food well-presented is always good.
Category: Economy
As usual Ex, you have me drooling already! Love me a nice salad with all the fresh veggies, don’t forget to add a generous amount of shredded cheese and a sprinkle of parmesean and you are good to go!
What time do we eat???
When the sun goes down behind the western horizon, Willie!
That thar rabbit food will go real good with the orasted chuck beefed beast I got percurlating lowly in my crocked pot. I do need to replace my bread baking machine. Do miss my fresh baked bread. Hot weather has been down here for awhile now. Oven has only been on twice since the FIRST weekend in June and that was early in the morning to bake up some catheads and cornbread.
Ooh, summer squash.
With a North Atlantic swordfish steak.
Grill the squash but leave the rest as shown.
Nursing a tooth extraction here so I’m just dreaming nice thoughts until I can chew again.
Teeth are precious. Good food is so much better when you can enjoy eating and savor the texture.
A simple dressing of EVOO and fresh squeezed lemon juice whisked together, and seasoned with sea salt, fresh cracked pepper and a pinch of herbs de provence.
Now it’s ready.
*grin*
I’m gonna have to talk to Dave about your gourmet bender. You’re almost going Emeril on us.
You’ve been channeling Julia Childs, haven’t you?