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February 22, 2023

Fresh Yellow Tomato Soup

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 4-5  Southern Selects yellow tomatoes, quartered* (about 4 lbs.) 4 Southern Selects orange baby carrots, chopped (about 1 cup) 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 whole yellow onion, chopped (about 2 cups) 2 stalks celery, chopped (about 2 cups) 3 sprigs fresh thyme 6 cups vegetable stock salt and pepper fresh basil for serving [/vc_column] [vc_column width="1/2"] Instructions Heat the olive...

February 21, 2023

Panko Crusted Brussels Sprouts

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 1.5 pounds Southern Selects Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper 1/3 cup Panko (or breadcrumbs) 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, separated [/vc_column] [vc_column width="1/2"] Instructions Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Trim the Brussels Sprouts and slice large...

January 18, 2023

California Nicoise Salad Recipe

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients For the dressing: ½ teaspoon sea salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste ½ Tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 Tablespoons champagne or white wine vinegar ⅓ cup unrefined, cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil 8 ounces Southern Selects French Beans, trimmed 2 Tablespoons kosher salt 4-6 hard-boiled large eggs,...

January 16, 2023

Garlic French Beans

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra light olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound Southern Selects French Beans, rinsed and dried ½ cup chicken broth or white wine salt and pepper [/vc_column] [vc_column width="1/2"] Instructions Heat olive oil in sauce pan on high heat. Add green beans, turn the burner down...

December 30, 2022

No-Bake Blackberry Cheesecake Cups

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 8 oz. cream cheese ¾ cup heavy cream 7 oz vanilla wafers or ladyfingers Brandy, champagne, or any other liquor of choice for soaking. Non-alcoholic alternative: simple syrup or a tart and sweet fruit juice ¾ cup powdered sugar 3 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 12...

December 30, 2022

Creamy Avocado & Scallion Dip Mini Cups

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 1 tablespoon neutral vegetable oil 3 large Southern Selects scallions, white and pale-green parts thinly sliced, dark-green parts trimmed, finely chopped ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more 1 Southern Selects avocado, coarsely chopped ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt 1 Southern Selects lime, squeezed 2 tbsp Tajin...

December 21, 2022

Endive Salad Bites with Goat Cheese

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 3-4 Southern Selects Belgian Endives – you’ll want at least 3 or 4 medium-sized Belgian endives. We like a mix of yellow and red ones. Citrus – at least two pieces of fresh citrus. This recipe used one grapefruit and one navel orange, but Cara Cara oranges, mandarins,...

December 8, 2022

Sautéed Garlic Green Beans with Pine Nuts

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 1 lb. Southern Selects green beans ½ teaspoon Salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 gloves minced garlic 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice ½ cup lightly toasted pine nuts Parsley (optional for garnish) [/vc_column] [vc_column width="1/2"] Instructions Bring a large pot of water to...

October 10, 2022

Southern Selects Asparagus & Heirloom Tomato Flatbread

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 4 Lavash or 1 large Pizza Crust 1 Herb Boursin Cheese 3 tbsp. Greek Yogurt 3 Southern Selects Heirloom Tomatoes 1 bunch Southern Selects Asparagus 1 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese [/vc_column] [vc_column width="1/2"] Instructions Preheat oven to 425°F. Blanch asparagus for a few minutes a shock in ice water...

April 26, 2022

Spring is in the Air at Southern Specialties

By Keith Loria April 12, 2022 Southern Specialties is a grower, importer, processor and shipper located in Pompano Beach, FL. The company imports a majority of its produce from the Americas, so it’s connection to Florida spring produce comes from its home for the most part. “What brought us to the table 31...