Noontide Coffee + Kitchen just opened their doors to serve breakfast and lunch on the corner of Friendly Road and Highway 70 (across the railroad tracks from The Friendly Market). Owners Kim and Eric Reid (who also own Scoopin' Yummies in Atlantic Beach) whip up sandwiches, salads, bowls, coffee, smoothies and more – all with quality ingredients (and we can attest that it is delicious!). Some of our team's favorite Noontide dishes? The Avocado Bruschetta Toast, the Noonish Salad and the Caprese Sandwich...just to name a few!
If you haven't paid them a visit yet, you absolutely must. They sat down with us to share some of their go-to, highly portable recipes to easily throw into a tupperware container and enjoy out on the beach or the boat. We can't wait for y'all to try these!
WHIPPED FETA
- 8oz. block of feta
- 3oz. cream cheese
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 English cucumber, cubed
- 1/2 medium red onion, chopped
- 1/2 green pepper, chopped
- Greek dressing (Ken's brand)
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tbsp. garlic
- Sliced & toasted baguette
1. Crumble feta with a fork or in a small food processor. 2. Add cream cheese and blend until smooth. Season with cracked black pepper and garlic (fresh cloves or powder will do!). 3. Spread into a handy dandy food prep container and top with chopped veggies and Greek dressing. 4. Pack into your cooler and enjoy out on the boat!
ITALIAN PASTA SALAD
- Box of bowtie pasta, cooked
- Package of your favorite charcuterie meats, sliced into thin strips
- 1/2 red onion, julienned
- 1 English cucumber
- 1/2 package shredded carrots
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- Shaved parmesan
- Favorite Italian-style dressing
No rules here, y'all – use as much or as little vegetables and dressing as you like! This dish is easy to throw in your cooler, universally loved by folks of all ages and easy to snack on throughout the day.
EASY CRAB DIP
- 1/2 lb. lump crab meat
- Whipped cream cheese
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 3 green onions, chopped
- Salt & pepper or Old Bay to taste
1. Combine all ingredients directly in your cooler-safe tupperware container. 2. Serve with crackers or a baguette on your next beach day – how easy is that?!
Chipotle Chicken Wrap
Chipotle Cream
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 oz. canned chipotles in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tbsp. agave or honey
- MIX WELL!
Black Bean + Corn Mix
- 15 oz. black beans
- 2 tbsp. oil of choice
- Small bag of frozen corn
- 1/2 tsp. each of garlic, chili powder + salt
1. Rinse and drain black beans. 2. Heat skillet with 2 tbsp. oil, and add small bag of frozen corn. "Fry" the corn for a few minutes. 3. Remove from heat and add black beans and 1/2 tsp. each of garlic powder and chili powder, plus 1/4 tsp. salt. 4. Set aside until you assemble wraps.
- Build each wrap (makes four)
- Large flour tortilla
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar
- 1/4 cup shredded chicken
- Handful of your favorite greens
- 1/4 cup of black bean + corn mixture
- 2 tbsp. guacamole
- Light squeeze of fresh lime juice
1. Evenly distribute each ingredient into the wrap. 2. Tightly roll each and place in wax or parchment paper. 3. Safely place on top of the cooler (to avoid squished wraps!) and enjoy with your toes in the sand!
Roast Beef Focaccia
- Large focaccia from your grocery's bakery
- 1 lb. sliced deli roast beef
- 1 4-oz. bag of mixed greens
- 2 slicing tomatoes
- Mayo and spicy mustard
- 1/2 red onion, sliced into rings
- Hot Italian peppers, chopped and mixed with 1 tbsp. olive oil
1. Spread mayo on top side and spicy mustard on the bottom side of the focaccia. 2. Layer roast beef followed by cheese on the bottom, top with mixed greens and red onions. 3. Drizzle oil and peppers over the greens and onions mixture. 4. Layer sliced tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. 5. Secure the top piece of focaccia and cut into desired sandwich sizes!
NOONTIDE COFFEE + KITCHEN
4068C Arendell Street., MHC
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