If you like lemon desserts, this one is sublime! The flavor is delicate; not too sweet, not too tart. The cheesecake itself bakes in a bain-marie, or water bath, a trick for assuring it is evenly baked and doesn't crack. Candying lemon slices to use as decoration is optional, but if you decide to attempt it, they … Continue reading Lemon Cheesecake with Mascarpone Cream and Candied Lemons
Summer
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
If you're looking for a party dish that everyone will gather around, too busy to compliment you because they won't stop eating it, this salsa is that dish. It works just as well as a companion to a stay-at-home movie night with a giant bag of tortilla chips. Or make it for your next taco/fajita … Continue reading Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Cuban Chicken Marinade for Fajitas
If you prefer chicken in your fajitas, this is the marinade for you! It seems strange to use soy sauce in a Cuban recipe, but trust us: this WORKS! You can make this marinade ahead, as well, as it is just fine to leave the chicken in this mix for up to 24 hours. TIP: … Continue reading Cuban Chicken Marinade for Fajitas
Lemon Herb Chicken Marinade
If you're new to cooking, I have one word for you: marinades. They are very forgiving and cover a multitude of sins. Or perhaps you're bored with plain ole chicken night after night. Again, marinades. They're a fantastic way to infuse interest and flavor! This particular lemon and fresh herb marinade is incredibly versatile! It … Continue reading Lemon Herb Chicken Marinade
Low-Sugar Blueberry Syrup
It's mid-July, which means it's blueberry season in our neck of the woods! Picking blueberries at a local farm is one of our favorite summer traditions, and it's budget friendly. We always end up with a plethora of berries to use in the kitchen. (Psst! Did you know they freeze beautifully to use throughout the … Continue reading Low-Sugar Blueberry Syrup
Tomato Mozzarella Salad
This is one of our favorite no-cook side dishes, especially during the height of summer's tomato season! It's reminiscent of a Caprese Salad, with creamy fresh mozzarella, sharp balsamic vinegar, and aromatic fresh basil. It pairs excellently with most proteins, but we prefer to serve it alongside fresh fish, grilled chicken, and your favorite cut … Continue reading Tomato Mozzarella Salad
Tuna Salad in an Avocado
When the summer weather has made your kitchen stifling hot, that last thing you want to do is turn on your cooktop. GOOD NEWS! You don't have to! In this week's new series, Cooking in Summer Heat, we're exploring ways to feed your family without melting. One of the easiest no-cook dinners involves simple canned … Continue reading Tuna Salad in an Avocado
Honey Mustard Chicken Bacon Swiss Sandwiches
One of our favorite meals to make in summer heat is sandwiches you can cook on the outdoor grill. It keeps from having to turn on your oven or stove in the warmth of summer, not to mention that summer-tastic flame-grilled flavor! The key to this sandwich is the delicious honey mustard, so don't hold … Continue reading Honey Mustard Chicken Bacon Swiss Sandwiches
B.E.L.T. Sandwiches
This week, we're focusing on making meals in the heat of the summer. Nobody likes to make their already-warm house even warmer by making dinner, so we're exploring meal ideas that don't generate very much heat. One of the best warm weather options is a sandwich, and one of the best sandwiches - hands down … Continue reading B.E.L.T. Sandwiches
Salade Niçoise-ish
Today's Summer Tossed Salad is a play on a traditional Salade Niçoise. Here at Mainstay, we have an appreciation for the finer things, especially French foods. However, we're also pretty pragmatic on a daily basis. So sometimes, we take shortcuts, and there is nothing wrong with that! There are many arguments over what technically goes … Continue reading Salade Niçoise-ish
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