“Maque Choux” Summer Salad

By Chef Jed DemlerMaque Choux (“Mawk Shoe”) is a Creole-meets-American-Indian dish, traditionally mixing corn with peppers and onions. My take adds tomatoes, fresh cream peas, and avocado. I also like to serve this style warm to room-temp instead of hot (although it...

Orange and Avocado Salad

Ingredients:5 navel oranges or citrus of choice1 avocado, sliced2 green onions, chopped3 tablespoons basil chiffonade1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper1/4 cup French vinaigretteDirections:Peel and section the citrus, removing all of the white pith from the oranges....

Watermelon Gazpacho

By Chef Jed DemlerGazpacho Ingredients:2 cups sweet, ripe watermelon1 cup diced tomato (1 large tomato)1/2 seeded and diced cucumber (about 1/2 a cucumber)1 jalapeno seeded and diced (keep the seeds if you want more heat – you can use Thai chiles or serrano as well...

Mediterraneo’s White Bean Soup

Makes about 4 quarts or 16 servingsIngredients:2 lbs. dry white (Great Northern) beans4 slices bacon (applewood smoked is available), chopped2 medium yellow onions, chopped2 teaspoons brown sugar3-4 whole sprigs of fresh thyme1-2 whole sprigs fresh rosemary1...

Migas

From Chef Jed DemlerIngredients:2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 small onion (small dice)1 small bell pepper or 1 poblano pepper (seeded and diced)1 medium tomato (diced)1 cup broken tortilla chips or 2-3 corn tortillas (torn and fried crispy)8 eggsSalt and pepper to...