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Or otherwise known as: Veggie Mini Burger Pita with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce or as I refer to it as, Quinoa Burger. I *heart* Quinoa right know. I gorge myself with it at least every other day. It reminds me of steel cut oats, as far as the cooking process goes. Usually, I make it right on the stove top, bringing 2 cups a H2O to 1 cup on Quinoa to a boil, take the lid off and let simmer for say 20 minutes or until most of the liquid is dissolved. Then you throw in your choice of vegetables, if you are feeling spunky add some feta. Yummy.

 

Please excuse my lack of concentration. Back to the recipe at hand. The burgers were very flavorful but the "icing on the cake" was *insert deep moan* the cucumber yogurt sauce. Heavenly! If you are a fan of Tetzki Sauce, you will adore this. I plated them in two forms, choose your preference; I enjoyed the Burger form and Dexter preferred the Pita form. Both equally as delicious.

 

For more inforamtion regarding this recipe please click HERE.

 

Enjoy,

Farming Fabulously

Migas.......

May I introduce to you my new addiction, the Migas! It all started when I was pilfering through our local grocery store and came across a package of Tostadas. And I thought to myself, "self this could be an incredibly versatile ingredient that I must make something out of." I remembered a recipe I had seen a few months back that had called for fried tortillas. At the time I had not wanted to exert that much ambition towards a breakfast cuisine, but thought that it sure did look tasty. So when I gazed upon these lovely looking Tostadas on the self, I jumped at the opportunity to make my beloved Migas.  Not only is the taste of this dish sensational, but the texture is that of pure greatness. A savory entree that is a must try and repeat in my book.

For more information regarding this dish please click HERE.

Enjoy,

Farming Fabulously

Chicken Club Pizza

Here at the farmstead we are pizza fanatics! I whipped up this appetizing little entree last weekend, and could have devoured it all by myself. But since we did have guests over, I thought that it would be unflattering to do so. Thus I did what any respectable farm wife would do, I shared half of it. The picture is really quite deceiving, this dish is loaded with complex flavors that are buried throughout. I would recommend bringing this to any of your next far weather outings as a sensational little munchy.

Chicken Club Pizza

1 8oz Package Cream Cheese softened

1/4 cup Ranch Dressing

Beat together at medium speed with mixer (or just use a fork) until well combined.

1 Prebaked Pizza Crust

Place cream cheese mixture right on top of pizza.

1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken

6 slices cooked and crumbled bacon

1 avocado sliced into wedges (diced)

1 cup chopped tomato's

2/3 cup shredded lettuce

Layer on all of the ingredients in that order. Feel free to add more of your fancy. I loaded up on avocado's. Bake for 10 minutes at 375 degrees.

This recipe derived from this cooking magazine.

Enjoy,

Farming Fabulously

Caprese Salad with Roasted Mango Dressing...

As the summer is dwindling away and the fresh garden produce is nearing its end, I am still attempting to utilize what vegetables still remain. And you really can not go wrong with a reliable Caprese Salad. I was very intrigued by the Roasted Mango Dressing, as mango is one of my favorites.  It has such a vibrant golden color with a pungently refreshing taste. Keep in mind, the components in this dish can be as heated or sweet as you desire (more agave/honey compared to jalapeno). I thoroughly enjoyed snacking on this appetizer last evening.

For more information regarding this recipe please click HERE..

Enjoy,

Farming Fabulously

Fantastic Fried Green Tomatoes....

I love me some Fried Green Tomatoes! As my lustrous produce is dwindling away in our garden, and I am maxed out on canning tomatoes this year. I try to find recipes that I can incorporate my select few remaining garden variety treasures. Baby D and I wiped up a batch of these beauties today for lunch. The crunchy exterior crust that has a hint of earthy thyme, pairs fantastically with the juicy sweetness of the tomato. It really is quite challenging only to eat your recommended serving size. A sheer southern delicacy in my book!

For more information regarding this recipe please click HERE!

Enjoy,

Farming Fabulously

Stylish Egg Salad.....

With the Easter Holiday fast approaching, I am sure that you will dozens of fancy colored hard boiled eggs literally laying around your house. And you may be asking yourself; Self, what on earth shall I do with all of the protein packed poultry products? Well, this is my take on the traditional egg salad. I just love the vibrant color combination of all the lovely summer vegetables mixed into this popular dish. The buttery avocado, the sweetness of the tomato, earthy robust flavor of dill, all Incorporated in a creamy egg mixture. Does this not just scream spring or what?

Stylish Egg Salad

6 Hard Boiled Eggs, Peeled and Roughly Chopped
1 Cup Mayonnaise
1 Tomato
1 Avocado (sprinkled with lemon or lime juice to prevent color distortion)
1 TBSP Sweet Dijon Mustard
1/2 tsp Sweet Relish
1/2 tsp Paprika
1/2 tsp Fresh Dill or I always keep an assortment of "Garden Gourmet" squeeze herbs in my refrigerator
S&P to taste

Mix all of the ingredients above together and serve an a luscious piece of Bibb or Roman Lettuce. How easy is that?

Enjoy,
Farming Fabulously

Mexican Caprese

This recipe came from Eva Longoria's new cookbook, Eva's Kitchen cooking with love for family and friends. I found this easy appetizer to be a wonderful twist on your tradition caprese salad. The avocado was a terrific accompaniment to the already beautiful marriage of tomato and fresh mozzarella. The creamy, buttery flavor of the avocado took this dish to the next level. Would be a perfectly light appetizer for any up coming spring gathering you have.  I also seasoned the app with salt and pepper. Lovely!

Mexican Caprese

2 red tomatoes, flavorful heirlooms if possible, cored and sliced
1 pound fresh mozzarella, sliced
3 avocados, pitted, peeled, and sliced
good quality balsamic vinegar to taste

On a large serving platter, arrange the tomatoes, mozzarella, and avocados in an overlapping and repeating pattern. Drizzle with vinegar and serve.

For more information regarding Eva Longoria's cookbook please click HERE!

Enjoy,
Farming Fabulously

Tuna Steaks With A Tomato & Basil Raw Sauce

Last weekend HH headed north to begin his yearly preparation for the upcoming snowmobile season. So I took it upon myself to choose a dinner of my choice. After reminiscing through my "Experimental" recipe binder, I decided on a thick, juicy tuna steak. Tuna, well seafood in general, have always been one of my all time favorites to dine on. This was a quick recipe, basically marinating the steak in Italian dressing (its not just for chicken anymore), then making a fabulous raw spread (that can be made ahead of time) and finally grilling, broiling or even searing the steak, your choice.

For more information regarding this recipe please click HERE.

Enjoy,

Farming Fabulously

Sky-High Brunch Bake

Breakfast this truly the most important meal of the day. Or at least that is what I have always heard? So to jump start your day, you may consider trying this homey make-ahead bake. It is loaded with wonderful antioxidants from the spinach and for the red peppers that are high in vitamin C and E. Alas, we have to get down with our wicked selves and add some bacon and a flaky puff pastry dough, just so we do not become overly health consensus. After all, you are entitled to flirt with some forbidden foods in moderation. This Brunch Bake can be made the night before, and will surely please any crowd.

For more information regarding this recipe please click HERE.

Enjoy,

Farming Fabulously