Green Bean Pasta Skillet

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Green Bean Pasta Skillet

Green Bean Pasta Skillet

1-2 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 4 large cloves garlic, minced 12 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed and halved 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat penne pasta 3 1/2 cups low sodium vegetable broth 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup unsweetened plain almond milk (or milk/cream of choice) zest of 1 large lemon… Read More »

1-2 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 4 large cloves garlic, minced 12 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed and halved 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat penne pasta 3 1/2 cups low sodium vegetable broth 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup unsweetened plain almond milk (or milk/cream of choice) zest of 1 large lemon… Read More »

Stir-Fried Brussels Sprouts

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Stir-Fried Brussels Sprouts

Stir-Fried Brussels Sprouts

1/2 cup walnuts 2 lb. Brussels sprouts 8 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper 1/2 lemon 1 tbsp. walnut oil or 1 1/2 tsp. sesame oil A fantastic side dish for your Thanksgiving meal. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Roast Walnuts in one layer on a baking sheet with sides that is… Read More »

1/2 cup walnuts 2 lb. Brussels sprouts 8 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper 1/2 lemon 1 tbsp. walnut oil or 1 1/2 tsp. sesame oil A fantastic side dish for your Thanksgiving meal. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Roast Walnuts in one layer on a baking sheet with sides that is… Read More »

Spinach and Potato Gnocchi

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Spinach and Potato Gnocchi

Spinach and Potato Gnocchi

1 pound potatoes 4 1/2 ounces of spinach, weigh after any stems have been removed 1 egg 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 dash nutmeg salt and pepper 1/4 cup Parmesan 2 tablespoons of cream cheese (optional) See full recipe at: Caroline’scooking.com

1 pound potatoes 4 1/2 ounces of spinach, weigh after any stems have been removed 1 egg 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 dash nutmeg salt and pepper 1/4 cup Parmesan 2 tablespoons of cream cheese (optional) See full recipe at: Caroline’scooking.com

Cauliflower Appetizer

Cauliflower

Cauliflower Appetizer

Cauliflower Appetizer

Ingredients: 2 cups of cauliflower mash 1 egg 1/2 cup of shredded cheese Salt and pepper 8 slices of bacon, cut in half Optional: sour cream with chives to use as a dip Preheat the oven to 375. Mix together the first 4 ingredients. Using a heaping tablespoon, roll the mixture into a ball. Wrap a… Read More »

Ingredients: 2 cups of cauliflower mash 1 egg 1/2 cup of shredded cheese Salt and pepper 8 slices of bacon, cut in half Optional: sour cream with chives to use as a dip Preheat the oven to 375. Mix together the first 4 ingredients. Using a heaping tablespoon, roll the mixture into a ball. Wrap a… Read More »

Dirty Rice with Collards and Leeks

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Dirty Rice with Collards and Leeks

Dirty Rice with Collards and Leeks

2 cups vegetable broth 1 cup long grain brown basmati rice 1 bay leaf 1 bunch collards stems removed and discarded 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 leek, about 1 1/2 cups, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise into half-moons 1 garlic clove minced 1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds coarsely chopped 1 tbsp tamari soy sauce… Read More »

2 cups vegetable broth 1 cup long grain brown basmati rice 1 bay leaf 1 bunch collards stems removed and discarded 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 leek, about 1 1/2 cups, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise into half-moons 1 garlic clove minced 1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds coarsely chopped 1 tbsp tamari soy sauce… Read More »

Roasted Broccoli Steaks

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Roasted Broccoli Steaks

Roasted Broccoli Steaks

Roasting vegetables is easy and gives them a good flavor due to caramelization.  Try roasting your share broccoli using this tasty recipe from food network.  Find the full instructions on foodnetwork.com

Roasting vegetables is easy and gives them a good flavor due to caramelization.  Try roasting your share broccoli using this tasty recipe from food network.  Find the full instructions on foodnetwork.com

Grilled Yukon Gold Potatoes with Garlic and Herbs

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Grilled Yukon Gold Potatoes with Garlic and Herbs

Grilled Yukon Gold Potatoes with Garlic and Herbs

4 large Yukon gold potatoes 2 tablespoons freshly chopped thyme leaves 2 teaspoons minced garlic 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Gray salt or salt of your choice and freshly ground black pepper Rosemary sprigs Before grilling the potatoes, simmer them in salted water until fork tender. Preheat a grill on medium-high heat. * Slice the… Read More »

4 large Yukon gold potatoes 2 tablespoons freshly chopped thyme leaves 2 teaspoons minced garlic 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Gray salt or salt of your choice and freshly ground black pepper Rosemary sprigs Before grilling the potatoes, simmer them in salted water until fork tender. Preheat a grill on medium-high heat. * Slice the… Read More »

Green Beans, Corn, and Carrot Salad

Green Beans, Corn, and Carrot Salad

Green Beans, Corn, and Carrot Salad

Green Beans, Corn, and Carrot Salad

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more as needed 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup minced fresh chives Black pepper, as needed 1 pound haricots verts, trimmed 2 2/3 cups cooked fresh corn kernels (from about 4 corn cobs) 1/2 pound carrot, peeled… Read More »

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more as needed 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup minced fresh chives Black pepper, as needed 1 pound haricots verts, trimmed 2 2/3 cups cooked fresh corn kernels (from about 4 corn cobs) 1/2 pound carrot, peeled… Read More »

Risotto Stuffed Tomato

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Risotto Stuffed Tomato

Risotto Stuffed Tomato

Ingredients: 3-6 medium Alstede Fresh tomatoes 4-8 tablespoons Arborio rice (about 1 1/2 T rice for each tomato) A handful of parsley or mix the herbs adding basil and oregano leaves, finely chopped 3-4 cloves garlic, minced ¼-1/3 cup dry white wine ¼-1/2 c parmesan cheese 4-6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 11/2-3 c vegetable… Read More »

Ingredients: 3-6 medium Alstede Fresh tomatoes 4-8 tablespoons Arborio rice (about 1 1/2 T rice for each tomato) A handful of parsley or mix the herbs adding basil and oregano leaves, finely chopped 3-4 cloves garlic, minced ¼-1/3 cup dry white wine ¼-1/2 c parmesan cheese 4-6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 11/2-3 c vegetable… Read More »

Green Bean Gremolata

Green Bean Gremolata

Green Bean Gremolata

Green Bean Gremolata

1 lb. tender green beans 2 t garlic (2 cloves) 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons) 3 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts 2 1/2 tablespoons good olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper An explosion of flavor using your share green… Read More »

1 lb. tender green beans 2 t garlic (2 cloves) 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons) 3 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts 2 1/2 tablespoons good olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper An explosion of flavor using your share green… Read More »

Shrimp Tacos with Corn-Tomato Salsa

Shrimp Tacos with Corn-Tomato Salsa

Shrimp Tacos with Corn-Tomato Salsa

Shrimp Tacos with Corn-Tomato Salsa

Ingredients: 3/4 to 1-pound jumbo shrimp of choice 8 corn tortillas 1/4 – ½ cup crumbled queso fresco or cheese of your choice Arugula or shredded lettuce This is a quick, nutritious summer lunch or dinner. Tex-Mex Grilled Sweet Corn & Tomato Salad Recipe: 3-4 ears of fresh corn in husk 1 cup grape tomatoes… Read More »

Ingredients: 3/4 to 1-pound jumbo shrimp of choice 8 corn tortillas 1/4 – ½ cup crumbled queso fresco or cheese of your choice Arugula or shredded lettuce This is a quick, nutritious summer lunch or dinner. Tex-Mex Grilled Sweet Corn & Tomato Salad Recipe: 3-4 ears of fresh corn in husk 1 cup grape tomatoes… Read More »

Marinated Eggplant

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Marinated Eggplant

Marinated Eggplant

1-2 large eggplant rinsed and dried Kosher salt 3-6 Tbsp olive oil 3 or more cloves garlic pressed (see note) 1/2 cup Italian parsley finely chopped 1/2 cup fresh basil finely chopped Black pepper freshly ground to taste Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil. Fill the skillet with a… Read More »

1-2 large eggplant rinsed and dried Kosher salt 3-6 Tbsp olive oil 3 or more cloves garlic pressed (see note) 1/2 cup Italian parsley finely chopped 1/2 cup fresh basil finely chopped Black pepper freshly ground to taste Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil. Fill the skillet with a… Read More »