Smoky Haricots Verts and Mushrooms

So here is the second of the sides our friends brought over for a dinner on the 4th.

This was a delicious combination. Especially with the crisp green beans. There is nothing worse than mushy vegetables. Add the bacon and mushrooms and you have a hit.

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Kowloon Chicken

Submitted on 6/9/2016 by John for Asian Theme Week (the week of 6/26/2016)

Author bio: Contributing Author for JaquesKitchen.com

Recipe country of origin Hong Kong

Description: This is a simple Ginger and Pineapple Chicken dish named for the the ancient walled city of the same name in Hong Kong.

Grilled Summer Vegetables

Summer is definitely grilling season.

This recipe is a great way to use whatever vegetable that is in season.

It is so tasty and such an easy way to save electricity.

Grilled Honey Garlic Pork Chops

We love to grill.

This is a really wonderful recipe, a little sweet, a little savory, a little smoky, a lot tasty.

It is so tasty and such an easy way to save electricity.

Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup

Submitted on 6/9/2016 by John for Asian Theme Week (the week of 6/26/2016)

Author bio: Contributing Author for JaquesKitchen.com

Recipe country of origin Thailand

Description: I found this recipe on foodiecrush.com and thought it would be fun a try.

This recipe is easily adaptable when it comes to the veggies. Sub in or add carrots, potatoes or leeks. Or for a purely veg version change up the chicken broth for vegetable broth and omit the chicken.

Just be sure to keep the lime and the peanut buttery taste to complement the spiciness of the curry and you’re in business.

Gallo Pinto

Submitted on 6/7/2016 by Anonymous for Latin Theme Week (the week of 6/19/2016)

Author bio: A lover of all things Costa Rican.

Recipe country of origin Costa Rica

Description: You might call this the Costa Rican nation dish. Every restaurant has it on their menu. If you never had it you should. Only then will you understand all the fuss about it.

Garlic Green Beans

I’m always looking for a way to prepare fresh vegetables.

This is so much better than the traditional boiled to mush or canned versions. True they are blanched in boiling water but just blanched. If done right they retain just the right amount of snap for a nice and tasty mouth feel.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

These are a rich and savory version of mashed potatoes. For a richer version use heavy cream. A warning is in order though be careful with the garlic. A little goes a very long way in this recipe.

Green Chile (Left Overs) Frittata

This is a great way to use up leftovers. This recipe is great for either a brunch or breakfast.

Video demo of this recipe is available here on our youtube page.

Greek Salad

This is a delicious traditional Greek Salad, nice and tangy. Best when made with summertime garden fresh or farmers market vegetables.