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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...

August 30, 2022

Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Baby Carrots, and Beets Recipe

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 4 small beets, peeled and halved 2 tablespoons olive oil 10–12 Southern Selects Brussels sprouts, cut in half 4 Southern Selects baby orange carrots, halved Salt and pepper to taste Preferred dried herb combination [/vc_column] [vc_column width="1/2"] Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toss beets with olive oil and place in a...

August 30, 2022

Okra Beef Stew with Heirloom Tomatoes

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 1 lb. Southern Selects okra (ends trimmed) 2 cups Southern Selects heirloom tomatoes 2 tbsp olive oil 2 lb. chuck roast cut into 1-inch pieces 6 oz. chopped onion 1 tbsp. minced garlic 1 tsp. ground cumin 2 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. red pepper flakes 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper 2 cups beef broth [/vc_column] [vc_column width="1/2"] Instructions In a 5-quart stockpot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add...

August 30, 2022

Kung Pao Broccoli

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients For the Kung Pao Sauce: ½ cup teriyaki sauce 1 Tbsp. sriracha sauce 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar For the Broccoli: 1 Tbsp. grapeseed oil (1) 2-lb. bag Southern Selects Broccoli Florets ½ cup Baby Rainbow Carrots, cut into matchsticks 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3 scallions, thinly sliced ...

September 24, 2021

Sugar Snap Pea and Shrimp Stir Fry

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 1 lb Southern Selects sugar snap peas 1 lb Shrimp 1 tsp Olive oil Salt and pepper to taste For Sauce: 2 tbsp Soy sauce 1 tsp Honey 1 Garlic clove, finely chopped 1/2 tsp Chili paste (optional) [/vc_column] [vc_column width="1/2"] Instructions Mix sauce ingredients and set aside. Peel the...

May 26, 2020

Blackberry Lime Cheesecake Bars

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 1½ cups Southern Selects blackberries 4 cups graham cracker crumbs 2 tbsp granulated sugar 6 tbsp butter melted 4 8oz packages cream cheese softened 2 tsp lime zest, plus extra for serving dash salt 1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup lime juice 1egg lime slices for serving [/vc_column] [vc_column width="1/2"] Instructions Preheat oven...

January 23, 2020

Quinoa and Sugar Snap Pea Salad with Lemon Dressing

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 4 cups cooled cooked quinoa 8 oz Southern Selects sugar snap peas, blanched and halved diagonally 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes 2 green onions, finely sliced 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill Lemon Dressing: 1/4 cup olive oil 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 tsp honey 1...

January 9, 2020

Southern Selects Blueberry and Mango Spinach Salad

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 8 cups baby spinach (about 5 oz) 1/2 cup Southern Selects blueberries 1 Southern Selects ripe mango, peeled and diced 1/3 cup finely crumbled feta cheese 1/3 cup toasted chopped pecans Vinaigrette 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp blueberry jam 1 small shallot,...

December 13, 2019

Southern Selects Cheesy Smothered Asparagus Baked Potatoes

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 8 baking potatoes, such as Russet or Idaho 8 oz Southern Selects Asparagus, trimmed and chopped into 1-inch pieces 1 tbsp butter 1 large cooking onion 1/4 tsp each salt and freshly ground pepper 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled Cheddar Cheese Sauce 2 tbsp butter 1...

December 13, 2019

Southern Selects Sweet Baby Broccoli with Lemon and Parmesan

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 1 bunch Southern Selects Sweet Baby Broccoli 1 lemon 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 2 garlic cloves, smashed 2 tbsp olive oil salt and pepper to taste [/vc_column] [vc_column width="1/2"] Instructions Zest the lemon then slice in half. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss sweet baby broccoli in olive...

November 14, 2019

Southern Selects Cheese-Stuffed Petite & Sweet Mini Peppers

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 1 lb. Southern Selects Petite & Sweet Mini Peppers 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup soft goat cheese 3-4 chives, chopped diagonally salt and pepper to taste optional: 1 jalapeño, finely diced [/vc_column] [vc_column width="1/2"] Instructions Slice all peppers in half lengthwise and scrape out any seeds. ...

October 30, 2019

Southern Selects Green Beans and Butternut Squash Sauté

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 8 Oz Southern Selects French beans 4 Oz Butternut squash, cut into ¾” cubes 2 Tbsp Butter 1 Tbsp Maple syrup 1 Tbsp Sherry Vinegar 1 Tbsp Olive oil 2 Tbsp Toasted hazelnuts, chopped Salt and pepper to taste [/vc_column] [vc_column width="1/2"] Instructions Blanch French beans in salted boiling...

October 30, 2019

Southern Selects Green and White Asparagus Salad with Baby Heirloom Tomatoes

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 1 bunch each green and white asparagus 1 Lb baby heirloom tomatoes halved 4 Oz finely sliced red onion ¼ Cup toasted pine nuts Vinaigrette 4Tbsp white vinegar Juicceof ½ lemon 1 clove garlic finely minced 1 Tsp honey 1 Tsp spicy brown mustard ¼ cup olive...

October 29, 2019

Southern Selects Asian-Style Brussels Sprouts Slaw

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 1/3 cup sweet Thai chili sauce 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar 2 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp canola oil 1 tsp minced fresh gingerroot 1/2 tsp salt 4 cups shredded Southern Selects Brussels Sprouts 1 mango, peeled and sliced into matchsticks 1/2 red pepper, thinly sliced ...

August 17, 2018

Spring Peas with Pancetta and Baby Carrots

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 1 Southern Selects 8 oz. pack sugar snap peas 1 Southern Selects 8 oz. pack English Peas 1 Southern Selects 8 oz. pack baby carrots 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 8 oz thickly sliced pancetta, diced into ¼ inch 1 tbsp butter ...

August 17, 2018

Creamy White Asparagus Soup

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 2 lbs. Southern Selects white asparagus, peeled 2 small onions, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 3 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp butter 4 oz heavy cream 3 cups broth (chicken or vegetable) 1/4 tsp white pepper & salt croutons and/or thyme, for garnish   [/vc_column] [vc_column width="1/2"] Instructions Trim ends...

August 17, 2018

Avocado and Mango Arugula Salad

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 1 Southern Selects mango, peeled and diced 2 Southern Selects Hass avocados, cubed 4 large handfuls of arugula, washed and dried 6 small fresh mozzarella balls, sliced 3 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard 2 tbsp olive oil 1/3 cup pine nuts salt & pepper,...

June 26, 2017

Asparagus Skewers Wrapped with Prosciutto

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 1 lb. Southern Selects asparagus, fresh 8 oz. Prosciutto 1 tbsp Olive oil 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground 1/4 tsp salt 1 loaf of fresh, hearty bread, sliced and toasted 1 bag wooden skewers Hollandaise Sauce 3 egg yolks 2 tbsp lemon, freshly juiced 1/2 cup...

June 26, 2017

Asparagus & English Pea Springtime Salad

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 1 cup Southern Selects English peas, fresh 1 cup Southern Selects asparagus tips, cut into 1 inch pieces 2 cups Arugula leaves, fresh 1-2 Persian cucumbers, quartered 3-4 radishes, sliced 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, whole grain 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1/4 cup olive oil,...

June 2, 2017

Homemade Blueberry Muffins

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 2 cups fresh Southern Selects blueberries 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup milk 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt   [/vc_column] [vc_column width="1/2"] Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a medium mixing bowl, cream the butter and...

May 19, 2017

Asparagus Heirloom Spring Medley

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 1 pound Southern Selects asparagus (green or purple vairety), trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces 1 cup Southern Selects baby heirloom, cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup fresh mint and/or thyme, chopped 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella (cubed) or feta cheese (crumbled) 2 lemons, juiced 4 tbsp olive...

May 19, 2017

Papaya Starfruit Smoothie

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 2 large papaya, deseeded and peeled 3 medium-sized starfruit 1/2 cup orange juice 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)   [/vc_column] [vc_column width="1/2"] Instructions Wash and slice starfruit, trimming the ends off. Add all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately or chill in fridge/freezer for 30...

May 19, 2017

Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 2-3 large Southern Selects heirloom tomatoes (try mixing varieties) 1/2 box of Southern Selects baby heirloom tomatoes 1 bunch of fresh basil 1 pack fresh mozzarella, small rounds (also called Bocconcini) 3-4 tbsp balsamic vinegar (or balsamic glaze for sweeter taste) Coarse sea salt and fresh ground...

May 16, 2017

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 8 ounces fresh Southern Selects Brussels sprouts, shredded 1 cup kale, roughly chopped (alternative substitute: romaine lettuce) 4 tbsp Parmesan cheese, shaved 1 handful almonds, slivered 1 cup stale bread, torn into small pieces and toasted (optional) Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste   Easy "Caesar" Salad Dressing Ingredients ...

May 16, 2017

Balsamic Seared Brussels with Bacon

Print [vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"] Ingredients 2 pounds fresh Southern Selects Brussels sprouts 4 ounces thick cut bacon, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 ½ tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar ½ cup almonds, slivered (optional) Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste   [/vc_column] [vc_column width="1/2"] Instructions Trim bottoms of Brussels sprouts. You may halve or...