Fried Green Tomatoes

 

This dish isn't for everyone.  But if you like fried green tomatoes or you haven't tried it before and are feeling a little adventurous, then this is a great recipe!  Hope you try it out.

Prep time: 15mins       Cook time: 10mins

Servings:  4

Ingredients
4 large green tomatoes (or Tomatillo tomatoes if you can't find green tomatoes)
3 egg whites
1/2 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup bread crumbs
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
Grated parmesan cheese

Directions
1. Slice tomatoes 1/8 inch thick. Discard the ends.
2. Whisk egg whites and milk together in a medium-size bowl. Scoop flour onto a plate. Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs and salt and pepper on another plate. Dip tomatoes into flour to coat. Then dip the tomatoes into milk and egg mixture. Dredge in breadcrumbs to completely coat.
3. In a large skillet, pour vegetable oil (enough so that there is 1/2 inch of oil in the pan) and heat over a medium heat. Place tomatoes into the frying pan in batches of 4 or 5, depending on the size of your skillet. Do not crowd the tomatoes, they should not touch each other. When the tomatoes are browned, flip and fry them on the other side. Drain them on paper towels.
4.  Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese before serving

I served them with a dip made out of dijon mustard, a bit of mayonnaise, some horseradish and a dash of red wine vinegar.

French Breakfast Crepes

Tushara's rating:  ♥♥♥♥♥
Prep time: 15mins  Cook time: 15 mins
Servings: 16 crepes

Ingredients
2 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1 cup flour
3 tablespoons melted butter
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons Bacardi rum
2 cups of your favorite sliced fruit
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
maple syrup
Butter, for coating the pan

Directions
1. In a blender, combine all of the ingredients and mix for about 30 seconds or until well mixed. Place the crepe batter in the refrigerator for 1 hour. This allows the bubbles to subside so the crepes will be less likely to tear during cooking. The batter will keep for up to 48 hours.
2. Heat a small non-stick pan on medium heat. Add butter to coat. Pour 1 ounce of batter into the center of the pan and swirl to spread evenly. Cook for 30 seconds and flip. Cook for another 10 seconds.
3. Fill crepes with your favorite sliced fruits and fold crepes Top with maple syrup, powered sugar and a dollop of whip cream.

Hot Artichoke and Spinach Dip

I've had this recipe forever and I LOVE it!  Its so simple to make and its perfect to serve at a party or to enjoy on a lazy Sunday at home.  Its the perfect appetizer!

Prep Time:  15 mins     Cook Time: 50 mins
Serves: 8

Ingredients
1 cup Miracle Whip salad dressing
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (14oz) can artichoke hearts, drained & chopped
1 (4oz) can chopped green chillies drained or 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper chopped
1 (10oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and all the water squeezed out
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp sliced green onion
2 tbsp chopped tomato
Tortilla chips or warm sliced french bread

Directions
1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2.  Mix together Miracle Whip salad dressing, parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, chilles or jalapenos, garlic, and spanich until well blended
3.  Spoon into 8" square baking dish or a pie plate
4.  Bake 30-35 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned
5.  Sprinkle with sliced green onions and tomatoes and serve with tortilla chips or warm french bread