Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes

3 cups buttermilk 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning 1/4 tablespoon cracked pepper, plus more for seasoning 1 egg 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tablespoon Creole seasoning 1/4 tablespoon garlic powder 1 quart vegetable oil 3 green tomato sliced into 3 thick slices Dredge the green tomato slices in the flour mix, then… Read More »

3 cups buttermilk 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning 1/4 tablespoon cracked pepper, plus more for seasoning 1 egg 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tablespoon Creole seasoning 1/4 tablespoon garlic powder 1 quart vegetable oil 3 green tomato sliced into 3 thick slices Dredge the green tomato slices in the flour mix, then… Read More »

Potato and Collard Green Hash

Potato and Collard Green Hash

Potato and Collard Green Hash

Potato and Collard Green Hash

1 large bunch collard greens, about 1 1/2 pounds, stemmed and washed in 2 changes of water Salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, sliced very thin in half-moons 2 to 4 garlic cloves, green shoots removed, sliced thin 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 3/4 pound potatoes… Read More »

1 large bunch collard greens, about 1 1/2 pounds, stemmed and washed in 2 changes of water Salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, sliced very thin in half-moons 2 to 4 garlic cloves, green shoots removed, sliced thin 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 3/4 pound potatoes… Read More »

Sautéed Brussels Sprout Tops

Sautéed Brussels Sprout Tops

Sautéed Brussels Sprout Tops

Sautéed Brussels Sprout Tops

8-9 cups of Brussels sprout leaves, rinsed thoroughly 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced 3 slices of bacon. Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1-1 ½ tablespoons) 1/2 cup of Vegetable Stock Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes Lemon zest Juice of 1/2 lemon A splash of Red wine Vinegar (to taste)… Read More »

8-9 cups of Brussels sprout leaves, rinsed thoroughly 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced 3 slices of bacon. Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1-1 ½ tablespoons) 1/2 cup of Vegetable Stock Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes Lemon zest Juice of 1/2 lemon A splash of Red wine Vinegar (to taste)… Read More »

Chorizo Potato Hash

Chorizo Potato Hash

Chorizo Potato Hash

Chorizo Potato Hash

1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes cut into 1/2” dice 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar divided 1 medium onion diced 2 medium bell pepper cut into 1/4” dice (I used a mix of red, yellow and green) 1 pound chorizo sausage skins, removed, cut into 1/2” half moons 4 tablespoons olive oil divided 1 1/2… Read More »

1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes cut into 1/2” dice 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar divided 1 medium onion diced 2 medium bell pepper cut into 1/4” dice (I used a mix of red, yellow and green) 1 pound chorizo sausage skins, removed, cut into 1/2” half moons 4 tablespoons olive oil divided 1 1/2… Read More »

Roasted Tomato, Kale, and Sausage Soup

Roasted Tomato, Kale, and Sausage Soup

Roasted Tomato, Kale, and Sausage Soup

Roasted Tomato, Kale, and Sausage Soup

2 tablespoons neutral oil (like grapeseed) 20 ounces fresh (uncooked) Italian-style turkey or pork sausage 2 medium yellow onions small dice Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 celery stalks small dice 8 garlic cloves thinly sliced 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 cup dry white wine such as a Sauvignon Blanc 4… Read More »

2 tablespoons neutral oil (like grapeseed) 20 ounces fresh (uncooked) Italian-style turkey or pork sausage 2 medium yellow onions small dice Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 celery stalks small dice 8 garlic cloves thinly sliced 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 cup dry white wine such as a Sauvignon Blanc 4… Read More »

Summer Vegetable Risotto

Summer Vegetable Risotto

Summer Vegetable Risotto

Summer Vegetable Risotto

2 ears of fresh corn in the husk 1 large red bell pepper 1 plum tomato or any tomato, cored and cut in ½ or 1/4’s 1 medium green zucchini 1 medium yellow squash 1 small globe eggplant Extra Virgin Olive Oil Kosher Salt Freshly Ground Black Pepper For the Risotto 5-6 cups of vegetable… Read More »

2 ears of fresh corn in the husk 1 large red bell pepper 1 plum tomato or any tomato, cored and cut in ½ or 1/4’s 1 medium green zucchini 1 medium yellow squash 1 small globe eggplant Extra Virgin Olive Oil Kosher Salt Freshly Ground Black Pepper For the Risotto 5-6 cups of vegetable… Read More »

Tomato, Cucumber, Corn, and Herb Summer Salad

Tomato, Cucumber, Corn, and Herb Summer Salad

Tomato, Cucumber, Corn, and Herb Summer Salad

Tomato, Cucumber, Corn, and Herb Summer Salad

Serves: 6 1 to 2 garlic cloves 1 very small red onion (or shallot) Juice and zest of 1 small lemon 2 tablespoons Champagne (or white wine) vinegar 2 tablespoons sherry (or red wine) vinegar 1 ear corn 1 large tomato (or a pint of cherry tomatoes) 1 cucumber 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup… Read More »

Serves: 6 1 to 2 garlic cloves 1 very small red onion (or shallot) Juice and zest of 1 small lemon 2 tablespoons Champagne (or white wine) vinegar 2 tablespoons sherry (or red wine) vinegar 1 ear corn 1 large tomato (or a pint of cherry tomatoes) 1 cucumber 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup… Read More »

Eggplant, Peppers, and Onions

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Eggplant, Peppers, and Onions

Eggplant, Peppers, and Onions

1 Medium Eggplant 1/2 bell Pepper green or red sliced thin 1/2 Red Onion sliced thin 1 cup Cornmeal 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Canola Oil to line bottom of frying pan 1 Tbsp. Feta Cheese or Shredded Parmesan Cheese Salt and Pepper to taste Peel the Eggplant Use a vegetable peeler… Read More »

1 Medium Eggplant 1/2 bell Pepper green or red sliced thin 1/2 Red Onion sliced thin 1 cup Cornmeal 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Canola Oil to line bottom of frying pan 1 Tbsp. Feta Cheese or Shredded Parmesan Cheese Salt and Pepper to taste Peel the Eggplant Use a vegetable peeler… Read More »

Scialatielli pasta with clams

Scialatielli  pasta  with  clams

Scialatielli pasta with clams

Scialatielli pasta with clams

Ingredients For the Scialatielli pasta: The ingredients to make it are 400gr of plain flour, 100gr of milk and extra if needed 3 leaves of basil chopped finely, a pinch of salt and pepper a couple of tablespoons of extravirgin olive oil a sprinkle of pecorino cheese. For the sauce: 1kg clams 1 or 2… Read More »

Ingredients For the Scialatielli pasta: The ingredients to make it are 400gr of plain flour, 100gr of milk and extra if needed 3 leaves of basil chopped finely, a pinch of salt and pepper a couple of tablespoons of extravirgin olive oil a sprinkle of pecorino cheese. For the sauce: 1kg clams 1 or 2… Read More »

Fusilli with Spinach and Asiago Cheese

Fusilli with Spinach and Asiago Cheese

Fusilli with Spinach and Asiago Cheese

Fusilli with Spinach and Asiago Cheese

Ingredients 1 pound fusilli pasta 1/4 cup olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 (9-ounce) bag fresh spinach, roughly chopped 8 ounces (1/2 pint) cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup (about 3 1/2-ounces) grated Asiago 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions Bring a large pot of salted water… Read More »

Ingredients 1 pound fusilli pasta 1/4 cup olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 (9-ounce) bag fresh spinach, roughly chopped 8 ounces (1/2 pint) cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup (about 3 1/2-ounces) grated Asiago 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions Bring a large pot of salted water… Read More »

Herbed Crepes with Chicken, Asparagus and Mushrooms

Herbed Crepes with Chicken, Asparagus and Mushrooms

Herbed Crepes with Chicken, Asparagus and Mushrooms

Herbed Crepes with Chicken, Asparagus and Mushrooms

Tamar Bacon sent this recipe to me a few weeks ago. This will use the scallions and asparagus in the share, and parsley from the garden. She used tofu instead of chicken for a vegetarian version. Light cream and exchanging olive oil for some of the butter would lower the fat content. Cheese is almost… Read More »

Tamar Bacon sent this recipe to me a few weeks ago. This will use the scallions and asparagus in the share, and parsley from the garden. She used tofu instead of chicken for a vegetarian version. Light cream and exchanging olive oil for some of the butter would lower the fat content. Cheese is almost… Read More »

Blackened Fish with Strawberry Kiwi Salsa

Blackened Fish with Strawberry Kiwi Salsa

Blackened Fish with Strawberry Kiwi Salsa

Blackened Fish with Strawberry Kiwi Salsa

For the Blackened Fish: 4-4 oz. fillet fish (4 ounces each; flaky white fish like tilapia, flounder or sole, or red fish work well – look for something you like that’s on sale) 2 Tbsp. chili powder 2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp cumin 2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp salt For the Strawberry Kiwi Salsa:… Read More »

For the Blackened Fish: 4-4 oz. fillet fish (4 ounces each; flaky white fish like tilapia, flounder or sole, or red fish work well – look for something you like that’s on sale) 2 Tbsp. chili powder 2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp cumin 2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp salt For the Strawberry Kiwi Salsa:… Read More »