Beans and Greens with Herbed Polenta

Beans and Greens with Herbed Polenta

Beans and Greens with Herbed Polenta

Beans and Greens with Herbed Polenta

Polenta 1 ½ cups coarse yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons mixed fresh herbs (rosemary and parsley are especially good) 4 cups hot water Beans and Greens 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic 1 ½ cups chopped onions 3 cups chopped Swiss chard, kale, or spinach, or a combination 1… Read More »

Polenta 1 ½ cups coarse yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons mixed fresh herbs (rosemary and parsley are especially good) 4 cups hot water Beans and Greens 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic 1 ½ cups chopped onions 3 cups chopped Swiss chard, kale, or spinach, or a combination 1… Read More »

Café Azul Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa

Café Azul Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa

Café Azul Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa

Café Azul Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa

Café Azul Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa 1/3 pound tomatillos, husked, rinsed, and quartered 1/4 pound fresh jalapeño chilies, rinsed, stemmed, seeded, and halved 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 firm-ripe avocado (about 1/2 lb.), peeled and diced 1/2 cup minced onion 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons lime juice… Read More »

Café Azul Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa 1/3 pound tomatillos, husked, rinsed, and quartered 1/4 pound fresh jalapeño chilies, rinsed, stemmed, seeded, and halved 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 firm-ripe avocado (about 1/2 lb.), peeled and diced 1/2 cup minced onion 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons lime juice… Read More »

Eggplant Caviar

Eggplant Caviar

Eggplant Caviar

Eggplant Caviar

Eggplant Caviar (from Margaret Hoffman) 2 large eggplants (or 3-4 small to medium) (be sure to pierce them at least once to prevent an explosion of eggplant guts all over your oven) 1 large onion, chopped: any kind of onion will do, but I prefer red onions 1-2 cloves garlic, minced (I use many more)… Read More »

Eggplant Caviar (from Margaret Hoffman) 2 large eggplants (or 3-4 small to medium) (be sure to pierce them at least once to prevent an explosion of eggplant guts all over your oven) 1 large onion, chopped: any kind of onion will do, but I prefer red onions 1-2 cloves garlic, minced (I use many more)… Read More »

Black Bean & Zucchini Chili

Black Bean & Zucchini Chili

Black Bean & Zucchini Chili

Black Bean & Zucchini Chili

Black Bean & Zucchini Chili 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey 1 Tbl olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 3 medium zucchini – cut into 1/2 chunks 1 28 oz. can firest roasted crushed or diced tomatoes 1 8 oz can tomato sauce 1/4 tsp each; adobe chili powder, ground cumin 1… Read More »

Black Bean & Zucchini Chili 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey 1 Tbl olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 3 medium zucchini – cut into 1/2 chunks 1 28 oz. can firest roasted crushed or diced tomatoes 1 8 oz can tomato sauce 1/4 tsp each; adobe chili powder, ground cumin 1… Read More »

Zucchini Casserole

Zucchini Casserole

Zucchini Casserole

Zucchini Casserole

2 -2  ½ lbs zucchini, ½ cup plain raw white rice, 1 cup minced onion, 3-4tbs olive oil, 2 large cloves garlic mashed or minced, 2 tbs flour, 2 ½  cups warm liquid(zucchini juice, plus milk heated in a pan just watch so it doesn’t curdle), 2/3 cups grated parmesan cheese plus 2 tbs for… Read More »

2 -2  ½ lbs zucchini, ½ cup plain raw white rice, 1 cup minced onion, 3-4tbs olive oil, 2 large cloves garlic mashed or minced, 2 tbs flour, 2 ½  cups warm liquid(zucchini juice, plus milk heated in a pan just watch so it doesn’t curdle), 2/3 cups grated parmesan cheese plus 2 tbs for… Read More »

Potatoes, Peppers, & Tomatoes

Potatoes, Peppers, & Tomatoes

Potatoes, Peppers, & Tomatoes

Potatoes, Peppers, & Tomatoes

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 »

New Potato Gratin with Tomatoes

New Potato Gratin with Tomatoes

New Potato Gratin with Tomatoes

New Potato Gratin with Tomatoes

2 pounds new potatoes Salt and fresh pepper 4 medium tomatoes ¼ cup olive oil 2 onions, quartered and sliced thinly ¼ cup dried thyme 3 garlic cloves, sliced ¼ lemon, sliced thinly 1/3 cup kalamata or nicoise olives, pitted and chopped (optional) Preheat the oven to 400. Boil potatoes in salted water for 4… Read More »

2 pounds new potatoes Salt and fresh pepper 4 medium tomatoes ¼ cup olive oil 2 onions, quartered and sliced thinly ¼ cup dried thyme 3 garlic cloves, sliced ¼ lemon, sliced thinly 1/3 cup kalamata or nicoise olives, pitted and chopped (optional) Preheat the oven to 400. Boil potatoes in salted water for 4… Read More »

Roasted Tomatoes

Roasted Tomatoes

Roasted Tomatoes

Roasted Tomatoes

Now that you have tomatoes, how should you keep them?  To have the best flavor and texture you want to keep them at room temperature. If there are too many for you and your family keep some in the refrigerator and take them out as you need them. Each day, early in the day, take… Read More »

Now that you have tomatoes, how should you keep them?  To have the best flavor and texture you want to keep them at room temperature. If there are too many for you and your family keep some in the refrigerator and take them out as you need them. Each day, early in the day, take… Read More »

Lemon Basil Cream Sauce

Lemon Basil Cream Sauce

Lemon Basil Cream Sauce

Lemon Basil Cream Sauce

Lemon Basil Cream Sauce   Serve over pasta, grilled fish or chicken.Servings Size 2 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 c heavy cream ½   c half and half 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 T lemon zest 1 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil  … Read More »

Lemon Basil Cream Sauce   Serve over pasta, grilled fish or chicken.Servings Size 2 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 c heavy cream ½   c half and half 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 T lemon zest 1 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil  … Read More »

Grilled Ratatouille

Grilled Ratatouille

Grilled Ratatouille

Grilled Ratatouille

2 zucchini, cut into quarters lengthwise 2 yellow squash, cut into quarters lengthwise 2 Japanese eggplant, halved lengthwise 2 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and quartered 2 yellow bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and quartered 2 red onions, quartered 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons Salt and freshly ground pepper 4… Read More »

2 zucchini, cut into quarters lengthwise 2 yellow squash, cut into quarters lengthwise 2 Japanese eggplant, halved lengthwise 2 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and quartered 2 yellow bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and quartered 2 red onions, quartered 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons Salt and freshly ground pepper 4… Read More »

Zucchini Frittata

Zucchini Frittata

Zucchini Frittata

Zucchini Frittata

2 small cloves garlic Olive oil, for sautéing 1 medium zucchini 1/2 bunch basil 8 eggs 2 tablespoons milk Salt and pepper 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Preheat the broiler. Start by crushing some garlic and heating it in some olive oil in a medium nonstick sauté pan on the stove. While that is heating up,… Read More »

2 small cloves garlic Olive oil, for sautéing 1 medium zucchini 1/2 bunch basil 8 eggs 2 tablespoons milk Salt and pepper 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Preheat the broiler. Start by crushing some garlic and heating it in some olive oil in a medium nonstick sauté pan on the stove. While that is heating up,… Read More »

Fresh Tomato Vinaigrette

Fresh Tomato Vinaigrette

Fresh Tomato Vinaigrette

Fresh Tomato Vinaigrette

This is a great recipe to use with some of the early tomatoes we have had in our shares.   Fresh Tomato Vinaigrette   3 tomatoes (1/4 pound each)—2 cut into large chunks and 1 peeled, seeded and chopped 1 garlic clove, smashed 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Sea salt… Read More »

This is a great recipe to use with some of the early tomatoes we have had in our shares.   Fresh Tomato Vinaigrette   3 tomatoes (1/4 pound each)—2 cut into large chunks and 1 peeled, seeded and chopped 1 garlic clove, smashed 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Sea salt… Read More »