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A good ol’ Southern recipe

After we each put in more hours at the office than anyone should have to on a Saturday, Bo and I met at Grand Central Market for our weekly Saturday market shopping. I call it market shopping as we tend to shop solely at Grand Central or Chelsea Market on Saturday as we find inspiration and enjoyment that we wouldn’t enjoy at our local grocery store. We were both craving cajun flounder tonight even though it is so easy and simple. (Penzey’s has a great cajun rub!) But, we drew a blank at what vegetable would match the flavor and mood. Our favorite roasted root vegetable recipe quickly went out the door as we knew that wasn’t a fit for tonight. As we glanced at the Greenwich Produce stand I immediately knew tonight’s fish called for a Southern favorite- okra and tomatoes. Instead of sticking with the same recipe we’ve used in the past, Bo used his talents to invent his own recipe. He spiced it up with Framani rosemary ham from Murray’s and added scallions and garlic for flavor. Enjoy!
 
Bo’s Okra and Tomatoes
-1/2 c chopped ham (top quality)
-1/2 c chopped scallions
-1 Tbsp minced garlic
-1 Tbsp evoo
-3 cups chopped fresh okra
-1 28oz can of whole peeled tomatoes
-1 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes
-salt & pepper
 
Heat a 4 qt saucepan over medium high heat and add EVOO. Add ham and saute for 1-2 minutes until the ham begins to brown. Add garlic and scallions and saute with ham until aromatic and ham is nicely browned. Add okra, salt, and pepper to taste, before sauteeing for another minute. Deglaze the pan with both cans of tomatoes. Bring them to simmer over high heat, stir a few times, and then turn heat down to low, cover and let simmer for an hour or so. The flavor will continue to improve as it simmers. Enjoy!
 
 
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4 Comments

  1. Kate G. February 5, 2010 / 12:53 am

    I've been wanting to read The Help, so I'm glad you recommended it! Also, I'm thinking of doing a post on the importance of core strengthening for runners/athletes– I could get it to you by this weekend?

  2. Dori February 6, 2010 / 2:28 am

    I love The Help. Just went to Equinox, nothing was on sale. Maybe they gave you the wrong info? Got sucked into buying a top at full price though b/c I tried it on and fell in love when I thought it was on sale 🙁

  3. coconutjo February 6, 2010 / 5:41 am

    I will definitely look for that book! I just finished reading something last night and I need something else to read before bed.

  4. Meg February 8, 2010 / 1:43 pm

    So glad you're enjoying your Christmas gift! And PS – we got a Yoforia in Vinings! We are so moving up in the world. : )

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