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Pasta Tossed with Brie, Tomatoes and Basil

Pasta Tossed with Brie, Tomatoes and Basil

Pasta Tossed with Brie, Tomatoes and Basil

Pasta Tossed with Brie, Tomatoes and Basil

4 ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1 pound Brie cheese, rind removed, torn into irregular pieces 1 cup cleaned fresh basil leaves, cut into strips 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced 1 cup best quality olive oil salt to taste 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 pounds linguine (sometimes I use… Read More »

4 ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1 pound Brie cheese, rind removed, torn into irregular pieces 1 cup cleaned fresh basil leaves, cut into strips 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced 1 cup best quality olive oil salt to taste 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 pounds linguine (sometimes I use… Read More »

Greek Salad Sandwich

Greek Salad Sandwich

Greek Salad Sandwich

Greek Salad Sandwich

12 ounces small tomatoes, cored, halved, thinly sliced 6 cups spinach leaves, stems trimmed 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced cucumber 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 4 ounces) 1/3 cup coarsely chopped pitted black brine-cured olives (such as Kalamata) 16 large fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced 1/4 cup olive oil 5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice… Read More »

12 ounces small tomatoes, cored, halved, thinly sliced 6 cups spinach leaves, stems trimmed 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced cucumber 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 4 ounces) 1/3 cup coarsely chopped pitted black brine-cured olives (such as Kalamata) 16 large fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced 1/4 cup olive oil 5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice… Read More »

Hot Corn Chile Dip

Hot Corn Chile Dip

Hot Corn Chile Dip

Hot Corn Chile Dip

5 ears fresh corn, shucked 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 jalapenos, seeded and diced finely * 1 medium onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 2 cans diced green chilies ** 1 1/2 cups grated pepper-jack cheese 4 ounces cream cheese,… Read More »

5 ears fresh corn, shucked 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 jalapenos, seeded and diced finely * 1 medium onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 2 cans diced green chilies ** 1 1/2 cups grated pepper-jack cheese 4 ounces cream cheese,… Read More »

Eggplant, Pesto, and Goat-Cheese Pizza

Eggplant, Pesto, and Goat-Cheese Pizza

Eggplant, Pesto, and Goat-Cheese Pizza

Eggplant, Pesto, and Goat-Cheese Pizza

7 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed 1 1 1/2- to 2-pound eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch slices 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 pound store-bought or homemade pizza dough 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper 6 ounces mild goat cheese, such as Montrachet, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1/2… Read More »

7 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed 1 1 1/2- to 2-pound eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch slices 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 pound store-bought or homemade pizza dough 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper 6 ounces mild goat cheese, such as Montrachet, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1/2… Read More »

Grilled Zucchini Caprese Sandwiches

Grilled Zucchini Caprese Sandwiches

Grilled Zucchini Caprese Sandwiches

Grilled Zucchini Caprese Sandwiches

1 medium zucchini, trimmed and cut lengthwise into 6 slices 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 garlic clove, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 4 (2-ounce) ciabatta rolls, split and toasted 8 large fresh basil leaves 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese,… Read More »

1 medium zucchini, trimmed and cut lengthwise into 6 slices 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 garlic clove, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 4 (2-ounce) ciabatta rolls, split and toasted 8 large fresh basil leaves 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese,… Read More »

Spicy Asian Cucumbers

Spicy Asian Cucumbers

Spicy Asian Cucumbers

Spicy Asian Cucumbers

3 large cucumbers – sliced lengthwise, seeds scooped out, and cut into 1/2-inch thick half rounds 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon white sugar 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon hot chili oil 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes   Place cucumbers… Read More »

3 large cucumbers – sliced lengthwise, seeds scooped out, and cut into 1/2-inch thick half rounds 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon white sugar 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon hot chili oil 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes   Place cucumbers… Read More »

Cilantro-Avocado Potato Salad

Cilantro-Avocado Potato Salad

Cilantro-Avocado Potato Salad

Cilantro-Avocado Potato Salad

2 pounds potatoes, peeled, small diced, and cooked in boiling salted water until tender, drained 1/3 cup finely minced red onions 1 tablespoon minced garlic Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2-3 firm-ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno (1-ounce) package… Read More »

2 pounds potatoes, peeled, small diced, and cooked in boiling salted water until tender, drained 1/3 cup finely minced red onions 1 tablespoon minced garlic Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2-3 firm-ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno (1-ounce) package… Read More »

California BLT with Avocado and Basil Mayonnaise

California BLT with Avocado and Basil Mayonnaise

California BLT with Avocado and Basil Mayonnaise

California BLT with Avocado and Basil Mayonnaise

Makes one sandwich: 3 slices bacon 2 slices good-quality white bread 1 tomato, the best you can find 1/2 ripe avocado Iceberg lettuce Basil Mayonnaise (recipe follows) In a large skillet, fry the bacon until crisp. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Toast the bread. Slice the tomatoes and avocado.  Top with the… Read More »

Makes one sandwich: 3 slices bacon 2 slices good-quality white bread 1 tomato, the best you can find 1/2 ripe avocado Iceberg lettuce Basil Mayonnaise (recipe follows) In a large skillet, fry the bacon until crisp. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Toast the bread. Slice the tomatoes and avocado.  Top with the… Read More »

Spring Greens with Parmesan and Lemon

Spring Greens with Parmesan and Lemon

Spring Greens with Parmesan and Lemon

Spring Greens with Parmesan and Lemon

4 cups spring greens ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese ¼ c slivered almonds 2 T roasted garlic cloves or more to taste 1 T shredded lemon zest 2 T  extra virgin olive oil 1 T fresh lemon juice Sea Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Combine the greens the cheese the almonds,  and the… Read More »

4 cups spring greens ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese ¼ c slivered almonds 2 T roasted garlic cloves or more to taste 1 T shredded lemon zest 2 T  extra virgin olive oil 1 T fresh lemon juice Sea Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Combine the greens the cheese the almonds,  and the… Read More »

Swiss Chard Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Rice

Swiss Chard Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Rice

Swiss Chard Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Rice

Swiss Chard Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Rice

16 red Swiss chard leaves (choose smallish leaves around 10-inch long) 2 cups water Salt, to taste 1 1/2 Tablespoon butter, divided 1 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil, divided 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2/3 cup brown and wild rice mix, prepared according to package directions, cooled 1/4 cup pine nuts… Read More »

16 red Swiss chard leaves (choose smallish leaves around 10-inch long) 2 cups water Salt, to taste 1 1/2 Tablespoon butter, divided 1 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil, divided 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2/3 cup brown and wild rice mix, prepared according to package directions, cooled 1/4 cup pine nuts… Read More »

Asparagus Pizza Pie

Asparagus Pizza Pie

Asparagus Pizza Pie

Asparagus Pizza Pie

Pizza Dough 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups warm water The night before preparing the pizza, combine all the ingredients for the dough in a large bowl and stir to combine. It will make a shaggy dough, similar to a scone dough. It will be hard to… Read More »

Pizza Dough 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups warm water The night before preparing the pizza, combine all the ingredients for the dough in a large bowl and stir to combine. It will make a shaggy dough, similar to a scone dough. It will be hard to… Read More »

Pistachio Mint Pesto

Pistachio Mint Pesto

Pistachio Mint Pesto

Pistachio Mint Pesto

1 1/2 cups fresh mint leaves 1/3 cup shelled pistachios 2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional) Process mint, pistachios and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. With the motor running, gradually add oil, lemon juice… Read More »

1 1/2 cups fresh mint leaves 1/3 cup shelled pistachios 2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional) Process mint, pistachios and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. With the motor running, gradually add oil, lemon juice… Read More »