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  • Caponata: Sicilian Eggplant Salad

    Caponata: Sicilian Eggplant Salad

    1-2 lbs Eggplant – skin on, cut into bitesize cubes4-5 Celery Stalks – roughly chopped, use inner stalks1/2 C. Black Olives – roughly chopped2 Tsp. Sugar – or to taste1/2 C. Capers – rinsed2 Tbsp. Sea Salt1/3 C. Good Italian Olive Oil1 Onion – finely sliced6-8 oz Canned Tomatoes – roughly chopped1/2 C. Green Olives… Continue reading

  • Lemon Chicken Thighs

    Lemon Chicken Thighs

    8 CHICKEN THIGHS – skin trimmed, bone-in ¼ CUP EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 2 TSPS KOSHER SALT GROUND BLACK PEPPER – to taste 1 TSP PAPRIKA 1 TSP DRIED OREGANO GARLIC POWDER – to taste 10 SPRIGS FRESH THYME 1 TSP LEMON ZEST – freshly grated 2 TBS CHOPPED FRESH PARSLEY Season chicken with a… Continue reading

  • CREAMY RICOTTA 1 LAYER CAKE

    Light, smooth, lemony and full of flavor in a one-layer cake. PREHEAT OVEN TO 350º GREASE A 9-INCH SPRINGFORM PAN ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened 1 ½ sticks 1 ½ cups sugar 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese – drained of excess liquid 3 large eggs – room temp 1 teaspoon vanilla – or almond if preferred 1 large lemon, zested and juiced ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups flour –… Continue reading

  • Baked Shrimp Scampi

    Baked Shrimp Scampi

    While we are here at Wild Dunes fish is fresh and plentiful, so  even though Andrea and Erica were responsible for last night’s  dinner which was a Mexican surprise, we manage a little shrimp too. BAKED SHRIMP SCAMPI PREHEAT OVEN TO 425º 2 LBS RAW SHRIMP – peeled, deveined (medium to large) 1 CUP BUTTER… Continue reading

  • And Already It’s July!

    And Already It’s July!

    The month of July marks the midway point of the year. It’s also considered a month of fun by many, thanks its major holidays and celebratory focus on ice cream. If you’re looking for a reason to celebrate anything related to chocolate and ice cream, you’ve landed in the right month, where you’ll find multiple… Continue reading

  • Upside Down Baked Fettuccine

    Upside Down Baked Fettuccine

    This is a great dish to serve for company as it is not only delicious but usually surprises them. 1 LB FETTUCCINE4 TBS BUTTER – unsalted, cut in slices 1/3 CUP PARMESAN CHEESE  ¼ CUP LEMON JUICE and ZEST – freshly squeezed SALT – for water 1 CUP HEAVY CREAM 1 LB FONTINA – cut… Continue reading

  • LET US BOW OUR HEADS AND SAY A PRAYER!

    LET US BOW OUR HEADS AND SAY A PRAYER!

    On this day, June 6th, we celebrate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. This operation brought together the land, air, and sea forces of the allied armies in what became known as the largest amphibious invasion in military history. The operation, given the codename OVERLORD, delivered five naval assault divisions to the beaches of Normandy, France. D-Day is a term used… Continue reading

  • Jump into June with this Fresh Peach Cake

    Jump into June with this Fresh Peach Cake

    WELCOME TO JUNE June is busting out all over! Welcome to the very first day of June which is the 153rd day into 2024 and the name comes from the Roman goddess Juno, wife of Jupiter. But June 1st is also designated as “Say Something Nice Day”. Now isn’t that refreshing considering all the varied things designated… Continue reading

  • THIS HALLOWED DAY!

    THIS HALLOWED DAY!

    May 30th was once the day we celebrated Decoration Day which was then changed in name to Memorial Day and then also moved to be celebrated on the last Monday in the month of May, which we have already ceremoniously observed this year. However, on this day I find it most appropriate to post these statistics.… Continue reading

  • LEMON SHRIMP ORZO

    LEMON SHRIMP ORZO

    Another of my favorite one-pot meals that’s quick, easy and delicious. 1/3 CUP OLIVE OIL2 LEMONS – juice and zest6-8 GARLIC CLOVES – divided and mincedCRUSHED RED PEPPER FLAKES – to tastePINCH OF KOSHER SALT – or to tasteFRESHLY GROUD BLACK PEPPER – to tasteCHOPPED FRESH BASIL – to taste, optionalPINCH OF DRIED OREGANO –… Continue reading