Fried Green Tomato BLT

Fried Green Tomato BLT

Fried Green Tomato BLT

Fried Green Tomato BLT

This recipe is for more remoulade and quite a few sliced green tomatoes.  The sandwich directions are for 1 sandwich. Save the sauce and the extra tomatoes and prepare some shrimp with the extra tomatoes and sauce. Remoulade:           1/2 cup finely chopped shallots     4 cloves garlic, minced                      1/2 tablespoon Creole mustard 1/4 cup… Read More »

This recipe is for more remoulade and quite a few sliced green tomatoes.  The sandwich directions are for 1 sandwich. Save the sauce and the extra tomatoes and prepare some shrimp with the extra tomatoes and sauce. Remoulade:           1/2 cup finely chopped shallots     4 cloves garlic, minced                      1/2 tablespoon Creole mustard 1/4 cup… Read More »

Vegan Brussels Sprout Quesadilla Recipe

Vegan Brussels Sprout Quesadilla Recipe

Vegan Brussels Sprout Quesadilla Recipe

Vegan Brussels Sprout Quesadilla Recipe

Remove the Brussels Sprouts from the stem.  Do not wash. Keep them up to 3 days in a produce drawer. This original recipe is vegan. The choice is yours, be creative and make changes as you like adding other vegetables, or you may choose to add a little cheese or ham or even an egg.… Read More »

Remove the Brussels Sprouts from the stem.  Do not wash. Keep them up to 3 days in a produce drawer. This original recipe is vegan. The choice is yours, be creative and make changes as you like adding other vegetables, or you may choose to add a little cheese or ham or even an egg.… Read More »

Greek Style Spaghetti Squash

Greek Style Spaghetti Squash

Greek Style Spaghetti Squash

Greek Style Spaghetti Squash

1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 3 tablespoons sliced black olives 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. Place spaghetti squash… Read More »

1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 3 tablespoons sliced black olives 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. Place spaghetti squash… Read More »

Barley and Lentil Soup with Fresh Kale

Barley, Lentil, Kale Soup

Barley and Lentil Soup with Fresh Kale

Barley and Lentil Soup with Fresh Kale

1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cloves of garlic minced 1 1/2 cups chopped onions 1 1/2 cups chopped peeled carrots 3 stalks celery chopped 10 cups (or more) vegetable broth 2/3 cup pearl barley 1 14 1/2-ounce can crushed tomatoes in juice 2/3 cup dried lentils 4 cups (packed) coarsely chopped Kale (can also use… Read More »

1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cloves of garlic minced 1 1/2 cups chopped onions 1 1/2 cups chopped peeled carrots 3 stalks celery chopped 10 cups (or more) vegetable broth 2/3 cup pearl barley 1 14 1/2-ounce can crushed tomatoes in juice 2/3 cup dried lentils 4 cups (packed) coarsely chopped Kale (can also use… Read More »

Vegetable Stock Recipe

Vegetable Stock Recipe

Vegetable Stock Recipe

Vegetable Stock Recipe

1 tbsp. olive oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 large onions, chopped 3 ribs celery, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 8 c. water frozen vegetable scraps (2-3 cups is a good amount) 2 bay leaves a few sprigs of parsley and thyme salt and pepper to taste (omit these if you’re making stock) Heat olive oil… Read More »

1 tbsp. olive oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 large onions, chopped 3 ribs celery, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 8 c. water frozen vegetable scraps (2-3 cups is a good amount) 2 bay leaves a few sprigs of parsley and thyme salt and pepper to taste (omit these if you’re making stock) Heat olive oil… Read More »

Kale Salads

Kale Salads

Kale Salads

Kale Salads

4-6 cups kale, loosely packed, sliced leaves  midribs removed juice of 1 lemon 3-4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, mashed salt & pepper, to taste hot red pepper flakes, to taste 2/3 cup grated Pecorino Toscano cheese or  Asiago or Parmesan 1/2 cup freshly made bread crumbs from lightly toasted bread Instructions: 1.  … Read More »

4-6 cups kale, loosely packed, sliced leaves  midribs removed juice of 1 lemon 3-4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, mashed salt & pepper, to taste hot red pepper flakes, to taste 2/3 cup grated Pecorino Toscano cheese or  Asiago or Parmesan 1/2 cup freshly made bread crumbs from lightly toasted bread Instructions: 1.  … Read More »

Paprika Shrimp and Green Bean Sauté

Paprika Shrimp and Green Bean Sauté

Paprika Shrimp and Green Bean Sauté

Paprika Shrimp and Green Bean Sauté

4 cups green beans, trimmed (about 12 ounces) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup minced garlic 2 teaspoons paprika 1 pound raw shrimp, (21-25 per pound; see Note), peeled and deveined 2 16-ounce cans large butter beans, or cannellini beans, rinsed 1/4 cup sherry vinegar, or red-wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped… Read More »

4 cups green beans, trimmed (about 12 ounces) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup minced garlic 2 teaspoons paprika 1 pound raw shrimp, (21-25 per pound; see Note), peeled and deveined 2 16-ounce cans large butter beans, or cannellini beans, rinsed 1/4 cup sherry vinegar, or red-wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped… Read More »

Roasted Fingerling Potato Salad with Corn, Blue Cheese & Lemony Creme Fraiche Dressing

Roasted Fingerling Potato Salad with Corn, Blue Cheese & Lemony Creme Fraiche Dressing

Roasted Fingerling Potato Salad with Corn, Blue Cheese & Lemony Creme Fraiche Dressing

Roasted Fingerling Potato Salad with Corn, Blue Cheese & Lemony Creme Fraiche Dressing

Serves: 6-8   2 lbs fingerling potatoes 3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper ½ cup crème-fraiche or sour cream 1½ tablespoons lemon juice Kernels from 3 ears of corn 3 tablespoons lemon zest 2 garlic cloves, minced ¼ cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley 1½ tablespoons… Read More »

Serves: 6-8   2 lbs fingerling potatoes 3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper ½ cup crème-fraiche or sour cream 1½ tablespoons lemon juice Kernels from 3 ears of corn 3 tablespoons lemon zest 2 garlic cloves, minced ¼ cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley 1½ tablespoons… Read More »

Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

4 cups cubed Yukon Gold potatoes 3 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp.  garlic salt 1/2 tsp.  salt 2 tsp.  paprika 1 tsp.  pepper 4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Place the cubed potatoes into a baking dish. (The cubes of potatoes should be about 3/4 of an inch on… Read More »

4 cups cubed Yukon Gold potatoes 3 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp.  garlic salt 1/2 tsp.  salt 2 tsp.  paprika 1 tsp.  pepper 4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Place the cubed potatoes into a baking dish. (The cubes of potatoes should be about 3/4 of an inch on… Read More »

Lamb Burgers with Mint Yogurt Sauce

Lamb Burgers with Mint Yogurt Sauce

Lamb Burgers with Mint Yogurt Sauce

Lamb Burgers with Mint Yogurt Sauce

1 cup plain yogurt 1 cup loosely packed whole fresh mint leaves plus 2 tablespoons minced 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove, halved lengthwise 1 1/2 lb.  ground lamb (not lean) 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley 1/4 cup minced onion 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices country-style bread (from… Read More »

1 cup plain yogurt 1 cup loosely packed whole fresh mint leaves plus 2 tablespoons minced 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove, halved lengthwise 1 1/2 lb.  ground lamb (not lean) 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley 1/4 cup minced onion 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices country-style bread (from… Read More »

Grilled Tomato and Bell Pepper Salsa

Grilled Tomato and Bell Pepper Salsa

Grilled Tomato and Bell Pepper Salsa

Grilled Tomato and Bell Pepper Salsa

2 firm-ripe tomatoes 1 small onion, cut into 3/4 -inch-thick slices 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 ear corn, inner layer of husk intact 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled… Read More »

2 firm-ripe tomatoes 1 small onion, cut into 3/4 -inch-thick slices 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 ear corn, inner layer of husk intact 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled… Read More »

Pasta Stuffed Peppers

Pasta Stuffed Peppers

Pasta Stuffed Peppers

Pasta Stuffed Peppers

4 Large Bell Peppers of Any Color 1 Cup Uncooked Small Pasta 1/3 Cup Olive Oil 16 Ripe Cherry Tomatoes, Quartered 2 Garlic Cloves, Peeled and Minced 1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese 1 Cup Small Diced Mozzarella Cheese 1/4 Cup Fresh Basil Finely Chopped 6 Tbs. Olive Oil Salt & Pepper Red Pepper Flakes Preheat… Read More »

4 Large Bell Peppers of Any Color 1 Cup Uncooked Small Pasta 1/3 Cup Olive Oil 16 Ripe Cherry Tomatoes, Quartered 2 Garlic Cloves, Peeled and Minced 1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese 1 Cup Small Diced Mozzarella Cheese 1/4 Cup Fresh Basil Finely Chopped 6 Tbs. Olive Oil Salt & Pepper Red Pepper Flakes Preheat… Read More »