I got my weekly Veggie Basket from Weeping Radish which included a delicious fresh basil pesto. I had no idea what I could do with it so I googled and found this wonderful recipe. Ridiculous is all I can say!! Check out this link for the recipe ~ Kalyn’s Kitchen
Archive for the ‘Main Dishes’ Category
Foil-Baked Salmon Recipe with Basil Pesto and Tomatoes
Posted in Main Dishes, Recipes, Seafood, tagged OBX, Outer Banks, Recipe, Seafood on September 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Chipotle Lime Chicken Salad
Posted in Main Dishes, Poultry, Recipes, tagged OBX, Outer Banks, Recipes, Salad, Summer on September 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Nice fresh summer salad Marinade chicken tenderloins in KC Masterpiece Chipotle Lime Sauce for 30 minutes. 8 cups mixed spring greens 1/2 onion, thinly sliced 1 mild jalapeno, sliced 1/2 avocado, sliced thinly 1/2 can chickpeas, rinsed 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1 ear sweet corn, cooked and kernels removed 1 Tbsp olive oil oil + [...]
Grouper in a Bag
Posted in Main Dishes, Recipes, Seafood, Vegetables, tagged OBX, Outer Banks, Recipes, Seafood on September 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
1 lb Grouper 1 small onion 1 squash 1 zucchini 1/2 small red pepper 1 dozen mushroom, stems removed 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes Kalamata Olives to Taste 1/4 cup fresh basil 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Tbsp minced garlic Salt and Pepper to taste Parchment paper Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice onion, squash, red [...]
Eggplant
Posted in Main Dishes, Recipes, Side Dishes, tagged Dinner, OBX, Outer Banks, Recipes on September 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
1 eggplant, peeled and sliced 1 medium red onion sliced 1 and 1/2 cups of hummus ( I make my own and it is garlicky) 2 garden tomatoes, peeled and sliced fresh mozzarella chopped parsley Peel and slice eggplant into 1/2 to 3/4 inch and lightly salt both sides using Kosher salt. Lay on paper [...]
Chicken on the Ritz
Posted in Main Dishes, Meats, Recipes, tagged Casseroles, OBX, Outer Banks, Recipes on August 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
4 chicken breasts 8 oz sour cream 1 can cream of mushroom 1 roll of Ritz crackers 3/4 stick butter Cook 4 chicken breasts in oven 400 degrees for 25 minutes. In casserole dish (9 X 9) mix diced up chicke, sour cream and cream of mushroom. Topping: crush Ritz crackers mix with melted butter [...]
Taco Salad
Posted in Main Dishes, Recipes, tagged Beach, Lunch, OBX, Recipes, Summer on July 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
1 lb ground beef 1 packet taco seasoning water 1 can kidney beans 1 small head iceburg lettuce 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1/2 lb cheddar cheese, shredded 4 oz. French dressing or Catalina 1/2 bag Doritos Brown beef and prepare taco sauce according to directions. Add to beef. This may be prepared ahead but should [...]
Pulled Pork or Chicken Nacho Grande
Posted in Appetizers, Main Dishes, Recipes, tagged Appetizers, Outer Banks, Recipes, Snacks on May 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
tortilla chips BBQ pulled pork or chicken, fully cooked shredded cheese black olives jalapenos red and/or green peppers onions salsa sour cream Place tortilla chips on baking sheet. Spread meat over chips. Sprinkle with cheese and any or all of your favorite toppings (olives, peppers, onions). Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Top with [...]
Baked Mac and Cheese with a twist
Posted in Main Dishes, Recipes, tagged outer banks cooking, outer banks seafood on April 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Easy to make and quite good.
Veggie Loaf
Posted in Main Dishes, Recipes, tagged Outer Banks, Recipes, Vegetarian on April 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
4 cups cooked white rice 3/4 cup chopped fresh spinach 1 cup diced red bell pepper 1/2 cup diced carrots 1 cup coarsely chopped yellow onion 2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil 1 cup walnuts – pureed (not a paste) 3/4 tsp. fresh minced garlic 1/4 cup soy sauce 3 cups fresh button mushrooms 3 whole [...]
Throw and Go Chicken
Posted in Main Dishes, Meats, Poultry, Recipes, tagged Chicken, Outer Banks, Quick Recipes, Recipes on April 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Preheat oven to 350 6 chicken thighs with skin on or off – obviously better tasting with it on! 2 cups dry white wine ¼ – ½ cup jarred roasted red peppers cut into about 1 inch chunks 1 can artichoke hearts packed in water – well drained – each artichoke cut into quarters [...]



