Ann Fulton

Salads

Grilled Steak Salad

Leftover steak makes quick work of these satisfying dinner salads, which are easy to customize with a variety of refrigerator and pantry staples. One of my go-to “fast food” meals is this grilled steak salad. Typically, I use leftover flank or flatiron steak, purchased from a grass-fed beef stand at our local farmers market. Recently,…

Salads, Side Dishes

Gorgonzola Tomato Salad

Prepare this flavorful dressing ahead and you will have a delicious salad ready in a flash. Perfect as a dip or as a salsa over grilled steak or chicken, I also like using this dressing on Grilled Romaine and Prosciutto Salads.  The use of Greek yogurt allows for a thick, delicious option to your favorite…

Desserts, Pies

Almond Crust (Gluten-Free Pie Crust)

Graham cracker crusts can be a crunchy, delicious part of an ice cream or pudding pie.  But if you are gluten-intolerant, a graham crust can make those desserts off limits. For my father’s recent birthday, I created a version he could enjoy using almond meal.  I think my kids loved the nutty, crunchy crust even…

Side Dishes

Creamed Rainbow Chard and Kale with Prosciutto

When I was a kid, I didn’t much care for dark, leafy greens.  I viewed kale as a bitter garnish on a dinner plate when we went out to a nice restaurant.  Swiss chard hadn’t quite entered the culinary scene and spinach…well…it was fine. As I grew older and heard repeatedly about the health benefits…

Condiments, Desserts, Snacks

Chocolate Mascarpone Spread

The past few weeks have been fun ones in the world of food!  My friend Ann from Sumptuous Spoonfuls has been working her way through the alphabet.  Logically, she began with A.  Each day she chooses a food that begins with a new letter and shares all sorts of recipes from fellow foodies which include…

Appetizers, Main Dishes

Apricot Ginger Shrimp Kabobs

Tender shrimp with Asian-inspired flavor is easy to prepare, quick to cook, and makes a popular appetizer or entree.    At a cookout years ago, my friend Judy dished up grilled shrimp that was absolutely delicious: light tasting and tender with just a hint of sweetness.   I jotted down the recipe, which was mayonnaise-based…

Pizzas

Pizza with Goat Cheese, Thyme & Honey Lime Chicken

Years ago, a friend who runs a local cooking school called Essen suggested topping a grilled pizza with Manouri cheese, honey, and thyme. Manouri cheese is a Greek goat’s milk cheese with which I was not  familiar at the time.  What threw me, however, was the honey. Honey on pizza?  I like to mix sweet…

Breads and Baked Goods, Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks

Whole Grain White Chocolate Zucchini Bread

We grow zucchini in our garden and, inevitably, we end up with more than we can use.  One day, there may be two zucchini which are a bit too small to pick.  The next thing you know, there are five the size of rolling pins! I often use the extra large zucchini for baking.  While…

Salads, Side Dishes

Honey Ginger Tomato Salad

Don’t you love it when a friend shares a favorite recipe, or when you come across an idea for a flavor combination that you had never before thought of?  Well, Beth, a friend of The Fountain Avenue Kitchen, did both! The pairing of honey and ginger with the sweet tomato grapes is truly delicious, and…

Breads and Baked Goods, Breakfast, Snacks

Peach and Blueberry Yogurt Muffins

Loaded with whole grains and a generous dose of naturally sweet fruit, these muffins offer an easy, healthy, and decidedly delicious way to start the day!       The Black and Blueberry Oat Muffins were such a hit in our house that I made this tasty variation using peaches. This time, instead of the…

Pizzas

Garden Pesto Grilled Pizza (with a family favorite recipe for grilled pizza dough)

  A layer of pesto under some fresh mozzarrella makes a simple pizza taste extra special.   I love to use my Asiago Pesto Spread and add whatever I happen to have on hand.  In this case, it was a few dabs of leftover Summer Tomato and Leek Sauce and Parmesan Zucchini Bites. You may…

Condiments, Pastas, Sauces

Summer Tomato and Leek Sauce

A simple, summer sauce is the perfect way to enjoy a bounty of vine-ripened tomatoes and works beautifully as a light pasta or pizza sauce or as a flavorful topping for chicken or fish. My original plan for this sauce was to use red onion, until I saw some baby leeks at market. Leeks provide…

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