Italian Pickled Green Tomatoes

Italian Pickled Green Tomatoes

Italian Pickled Green Tomatoes

Italian Pickled Green Tomatoes

Choose small, unblemished green tomatoes. Wash, dry and slice into small pieces. Place the tomato slices in a large colander, and sprinkle liberally with coarse salt. Leave to drain for 24 hours. Place the tomatoes in a large bowl. Mix 1 part vinegar to 2 parts water and pour this mixture over the tomatoes. Leave… Read More »

Choose small, unblemished green tomatoes. Wash, dry and slice into small pieces. Place the tomato slices in a large colander, and sprinkle liberally with coarse salt. Leave to drain for 24 hours. Place the tomatoes in a large bowl. Mix 1 part vinegar to 2 parts water and pour this mixture over the tomatoes. Leave… Read More »

Perfect Roast Chicken

Perfect Roast Chicken

Perfect Roast Chicken

Perfect Roast Chicken

1 hr. 30 min    Yield:  8 servings 1 (5 to 6 pound) roasting chicken Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 large bunch fresh thyme, plus 20 sprigs 1 lemon, halved 1 head garlic, cut in half crosswise 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, melted 1 large yellow onion, thickly sliced 4 carrots cut into 2-inch… Read More »

1 hr. 30 min    Yield:  8 servings 1 (5 to 6 pound) roasting chicken Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 large bunch fresh thyme, plus 20 sprigs 1 lemon, halved 1 head garlic, cut in half crosswise 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, melted 1 large yellow onion, thickly sliced 4 carrots cut into 2-inch… Read More »

Vegan Moroccan-Spiced Spaghetti Squash

Vegan Moroccan-Spiced Spaghetti Squash

Vegan Moroccan-Spiced Spaghetti Squash

Vegan Moroccan-Spiced Spaghetti Squash

Serves 4 1 (3 1/2- to 4-pound) spaghetti squash 5 tablespoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/8 teaspoon cayenne 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt (or to taste) 3 tablespoons golden raisins Half of a 15-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Preheat… Read More »

Serves 4 1 (3 1/2- to 4-pound) spaghetti squash 5 tablespoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/8 teaspoon cayenne 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt (or to taste) 3 tablespoons golden raisins Half of a 15-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Preheat… Read More »

Winter Squash Lasagna with Kale, Sage, and Caramelized Onions

Winter Squash Lasagna with Kale, Sage, and Caramelized Onions

Winter Squash Lasagna with Kale, Sage, and Caramelized Onions

Winter Squash Lasagna with Kale, Sage, and Caramelized Onions

Pre-heat your oven to 350 once your sauce, onions, noodles, are prepared For the Béchamel sauce: 2-3 T olive oil 3 T flour 3 c milk 30 or so fresh sage leaves, roughly chopped 1/2 t dried rosemary 2 cloves garlic, minced Warm the oil in a small pan. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk… Read More »

Pre-heat your oven to 350 once your sauce, onions, noodles, are prepared For the Béchamel sauce: 2-3 T olive oil 3 T flour 3 c milk 30 or so fresh sage leaves, roughly chopped 1/2 t dried rosemary 2 cloves garlic, minced Warm the oil in a small pan. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk… Read More »

Green Bean and Potato Salad

Green Bean and Potato Salad

Green Bean and Potato Salad

Green Bean and Potato Salad

yield: 10 servings 1 1/2 pounds red or white potatoes 3/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1 small red onion, chopped salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1 dash Worcestershire sauce ½… Read More »

yield: 10 servings 1 1/2 pounds red or white potatoes 3/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1 small red onion, chopped salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1 dash Worcestershire sauce ½… Read More »

Pork Tenderloin with Plums

Pork Tenderloin with Plums

Pork Tenderloin with Plums

Pork Tenderloin with Plums

1 one-lb pork tenderloin (give or take) ¾ tsp. salt ¼ tsp coarsely ground black pepper     1Tbsp brown sugar 2 cloves garlic                     1 – 2 Bay leaves 5 – 10 pitted plums                 2 – 3 potatoes, peeled & cut into small pieces 1 – 2… Read More »

1 one-lb pork tenderloin (give or take) ¾ tsp. salt ¼ tsp coarsely ground black pepper     1Tbsp brown sugar 2 cloves garlic                     1 – 2 Bay leaves 5 – 10 pitted plums                 2 – 3 potatoes, peeled & cut into small pieces 1 – 2… Read More »

Sofrito

Sofrito

Sofrito

Sofrito

Version 1: 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 3 cups finely chopped onion 3 cups finely chopped red and green bell peppers (1 1/2 cups each) 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Heat  oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add… Read More »

Version 1: 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 3 cups finely chopped onion 3 cups finely chopped red and green bell peppers (1 1/2 cups each) 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Heat  oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add… Read More »

Fresh Cucumber Pepper Salad With Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette

Fresh Cucumber Pepper Salad With Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette

Fresh Cucumber Pepper Salad With Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette

Fresh Cucumber Pepper Salad With Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette

2 cucumbers, julienne cut 2 cups assorted sweet peppers, sliced thinly 1/2 onion, sliced thinly and rinsed in cold water 2 carrots, peeled and julienne cut Vinaigrette: 3 limes, juiced 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 clove garlic, minced 1 jalapeno, minced 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Combine the… Read More »

2 cucumbers, julienne cut 2 cups assorted sweet peppers, sliced thinly 1/2 onion, sliced thinly and rinsed in cold water 2 carrots, peeled and julienne cut Vinaigrette: 3 limes, juiced 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 clove garlic, minced 1 jalapeno, minced 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Combine the… Read More »

Roasted Vegetable Pizzettes

Roasted Vegetable Pizzettes

Roasted Vegetable Pizzettes

Roasted Vegetable Pizzettes

Customer Appreciation Recipe 2014 Olive oil Eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch slices Zucchini  cut into thin slices Peppers, red, yellow, green, cut into thin pieces 6 cloves garlic, minced Salt to taste 1 pound store-bought or homemade pizza dough, or pita or tortilla 3 cloves garlic, minced mozzarella cheese  grated Parmesan Homemade or store bought pesto… Read More »

Customer Appreciation Recipe 2014 Olive oil Eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch slices Zucchini  cut into thin slices Peppers, red, yellow, green, cut into thin pieces 6 cloves garlic, minced Salt to taste 1 pound store-bought or homemade pizza dough, or pita or tortilla 3 cloves garlic, minced mozzarella cheese  grated Parmesan Homemade or store bought pesto… Read More »

Roasted Sweet Corn and Tomato Soup

Roasted Sweet Corn and Tomato Soup

Roasted Sweet Corn and Tomato Soup

Roasted Sweet Corn and Tomato Soup

3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 cobs) 10 ounces cherry tomatoes (about 2 cups) 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1 red pepper chopped 1-2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, any color, diced 32 ounces chicken broth (4 cups) 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder kosher salt fresh cracked black… Read More »

3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 cobs) 10 ounces cherry tomatoes (about 2 cups) 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1 red pepper chopped 1-2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, any color, diced 32 ounces chicken broth (4 cups) 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder kosher salt fresh cracked black… Read More »

Peppers, Tomatoes and Potatoes

Peppers, Tomatoes and Potatoes

Peppers, Tomatoes and Potatoes

Peppers, Tomatoes and Potatoes

2 lbs. potatoes 2 lbs. sweet peppers 1 lb. or less plum tomatoes 1-3 heads garlic ½ cup Olive oil Salt & Pepper This is a really simple dish that takes advantage of all the flavors of summer. Cut potatoes into bite sized wedges for roasting. Cut the peppers into quarters or wide strips (you… Read More »

2 lbs. potatoes 2 lbs. sweet peppers 1 lb. or less plum tomatoes 1-3 heads garlic ½ cup Olive oil Salt & Pepper This is a really simple dish that takes advantage of all the flavors of summer. Cut potatoes into bite sized wedges for roasting. Cut the peppers into quarters or wide strips (you… Read More »

Penne with Tomatoes, Eggplant, and Mozzarella

Penne with Tomatoes, Eggplant, and Mozzarella

Penne with Tomatoes, Eggplant, and Mozzarella

Penne with Tomatoes, Eggplant, and Mozzarella

1/2 pound penne (1⁄2 box) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 medium eggplant (about 1 1⁄4 pounds), cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes, halved 2 cloves garlic, sliced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper kosher salt and black pepper 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces 1/4 cup torn fresh mint leaves or basil… Read More »

1/2 pound penne (1⁄2 box) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 medium eggplant (about 1 1⁄4 pounds), cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes, halved 2 cloves garlic, sliced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper kosher salt and black pepper 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces 1/4 cup torn fresh mint leaves or basil… Read More »