Ingredients:
1 lb strawberries, sliced
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Pepper to taste
Cream cheese
Sliced baguette
Directions:
1. In a bowl, combine sliced berries with sugar and allow to stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.
2. Toss strawberries with chopped basil.
3. Drizzle with vinegar and add pepper to taste.
4. Serve on sliced baguette with a smear if cream cheese or soft goat cheese.
Ingredients:
4 strips bacon, chopped
2 boxes (about 1/2#) Snap peas
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Cook bacon in a skillet.
2. Pour bacon fat from skillet, reserving a thin layer of fat to cover the bottom of the skillet.
3. Add the snap peas to the skillet along with the salt and pepper. Pan roast the snap peas, tossing frequently to keep them moving, until the pods are charred and soft, but still retain a snap, about 5 minutes.
4. Turn off the heat and add the mint. Toss and serve immediately.