The stalwart summer squash takes center stage in this recipe. Sautéed and served as a side, summer squash is an easy dish, and its delicate taste comes through. Beyond that, it can handle a supporting role in entrées, such as this one, with several ingredients. Put another way, if we were writing its performance review, we’d say summer squash is versatile and works well with others.… Read more →
When I see Silver Queen corn for sale, I know this much is true: it’s time to make corn fritters. Silver Queen is my favorite corn of the year, each sweet kernel as white as a moth’s wing. I have experimented with batters and styles, and I like using a batter of rice flour and stale beer batter; it provides a tempura-like coating. Cornmeal… Read more →
This dessert is a show-stopping finale to a fine meal and a sweet way to perk up a weeknight dinner. As an alternative to melting the chocolate and butter in a double-boiler, you can microwave them in 30-second bursts (cover the bowl, stir after each burst), to make the process a bit faster. Ingredients: 5-6 ounces dark chocolate 6 tablespoons… Read more →
This onion pie is savory and rich. It serves as a light dinner (great with a side of lightly dressed greens) or a filling lunch. If you should have some left over, it’s just as good the next day. Ingredients 2 cups buttery round crackers, crumbled 6 tablespoons butter, softened 3-4 cups thinly sliced sweet onions 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pinch… Read more →
“During asparagus season, when I have almost overdosed on asparagus but just can’t stop eating it, I like to make this dish. But with asparagus available in the supermarket all year round, there’s no reason to limit using this recipe to springtime. If you’re not one of those hardy souls who grills all year round, you can broil the asparagus or use a grill pan.”… Read more →
Here’s a delicious way to spruce up chicken breasts for dinner, and you can serve this dish over your favorite pasta. Makes about 4 servings. Read more →
This is easy to prepare, healthy, and fabulous on a hot day–or when you’re wishing for one! Ingredients: Watermelon Feta Cheese Fresh Mint Instructions: Cube watermelon. Crumble really good sheep feta on top. Sprinkle with fresh chopped mint. Serve! Read more →
Here at the Fine Arts Center’s Soul Food blog,you’ll find recipes and stories from local chefs, FAC staff, and community members, so check back often and eat your heart out! If you try a recipe, please let us know how it went, or post a photo of the finished product on our Facebook page. Have a recipe you’d like to share?… Read more →
