Summer Bean Salad

Summer Bean Salad

Summer Bean Salad

Summer Bean Salad

We will have green beans, wax beans and Italian beans all summer long.  This recipe with the variations can be adapted to any bean combination. 1 lb of beans 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 small red onion, thinly sliced salt & pepper to taste This is a very… Read More »

We will have green beans, wax beans and Italian beans all summer long.  This recipe with the variations can be adapted to any bean combination. 1 lb of beans 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 small red onion, thinly sliced salt & pepper to taste This is a very… Read More »

Easy Bok Choy Stir Fry

Easy Bok Choy Stir Fry

Easy Bok Choy Stir Fry

Easy Bok Choy Stir Fry

1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon dry Sherry 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon cornstarch 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 3 large garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger 1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 3 1/2 cups thinly sliced trimmed bok choy 1 5-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained 4 green onions,… Read More »

1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon dry Sherry 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon cornstarch 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 3 large garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger 1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 3 1/2 cups thinly sliced trimmed bok choy 1 5-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained 4 green onions,… Read More »

Scallion Hummus

Scallion Hummus

Scallion Hummus

Scallion Hummus

2 – 3 medium cloves garlic 1 cup scallions, white & green parts, sliced, divided 1 and 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 15-oz can), divided 1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste) Juice from 1 medium lemon 1 –2 tbsp. tamari (soy sauce) 2 – 3 tbsp. olive oil 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, or… Read More »

2 – 3 medium cloves garlic 1 cup scallions, white & green parts, sliced, divided 1 and 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 15-oz can), divided 1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste) Juice from 1 medium lemon 1 –2 tbsp. tamari (soy sauce) 2 – 3 tbsp. olive oil 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, or… Read More »

Cilantro Chicken

Cilantro Chicken

Cilantro Chicken

Cilantro Chicken

4 boned, skinned chicken breast halves 1/4 cup lime juice 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 6 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness (about 1/2 in.) and place in a shallow baking pan    In a small bowl, mix… Read More »

4 boned, skinned chicken breast halves 1/4 cup lime juice 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 6 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness (about 1/2 in.) and place in a shallow baking pan    In a small bowl, mix… Read More »

Zucchini and Yellow Squash Gratin

Zucchini and Yellow Squash Gratin

Zucchini and Yellow Squash Gratin

Zucchini and Yellow Squash Gratin

1 T olive oil 1 tablespoons butter 2 medium zucchini sliced crosswise inch thick 2 medium yellow squash sliced crosswise inch thick 2 shallots, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup panko 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 450. In a large skillet, melt… Read More »

1 T olive oil 1 tablespoons butter 2 medium zucchini sliced crosswise inch thick 2 medium yellow squash sliced crosswise inch thick 2 shallots, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup panko 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 450. In a large skillet, melt… Read More »

Stir-Fried Kohlrabi

Stir-Fried Kohlrabi

Stir-Fried Kohlrabi

Stir-Fried Kohlrabi

1 kohlrabi, peeled 2 medium carrots 2 tablespoons peanut or safflower oil 1 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced 1/2 inch piece gingerroot, peeled and thinly sliced 3 green onions, sliced 1 fresh chili pepper, sliced, optional salt 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (optional) 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil & soy sauce, each Slice kohlrabi and… Read More »

1 kohlrabi, peeled 2 medium carrots 2 tablespoons peanut or safflower oil 1 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced 1/2 inch piece gingerroot, peeled and thinly sliced 3 green onions, sliced 1 fresh chili pepper, sliced, optional salt 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (optional) 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil & soy sauce, each Slice kohlrabi and… Read More »

Quick Pickles

Quick Pickles Recipe

Quick Pickles

Quick Pickles

Here’s an easy recipe for quick pickles: 1/2 cup white vinegar 2 tsp sugar 1 tsp mustard seed 1 tsp salt 1 clove garlic, minced 2 Tbsp fresh dill leaves, chopped 1 bay leaf 4 Kirby cucumbers, cut into 1-inch slices Heat vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, salt, and garlic in a saucepan until it begins… Read More »

Here’s an easy recipe for quick pickles: 1/2 cup white vinegar 2 tsp sugar 1 tsp mustard seed 1 tsp salt 1 clove garlic, minced 2 Tbsp fresh dill leaves, chopped 1 bay leaf 4 Kirby cucumbers, cut into 1-inch slices Heat vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, salt, and garlic in a saucepan until it begins… Read More »

Falafel with a Mint Yogurt Dip

Falafel with a Mint Yogurt Dip

Falafel with a Mint Yogurt Dip

Falafel with a Mint Yogurt Dip

Falafel are delicious spicy fried balls made from chickpeas, which are served in warm pita bread with a sauce. 8 oz. of dried chickpeas 1 tbsp. of freshly chopped cilantro 1 tbsp. of tahini paste 1 tbsp. of freshly chopped mint leaves 1 tbsp. of lemon juice 1 crushed clove of garlic 1/2 tsp. of… Read More »

Falafel are delicious spicy fried balls made from chickpeas, which are served in warm pita bread with a sauce. 8 oz. of dried chickpeas 1 tbsp. of freshly chopped cilantro 1 tbsp. of tahini paste 1 tbsp. of freshly chopped mint leaves 1 tbsp. of lemon juice 1 crushed clove of garlic 1/2 tsp. of… Read More »

Asparagus Salsa Recipe

Asparagus Salsa Recipe

Asparagus Salsa Recipe

Asparagus Salsa Recipe

1 ¼ pound fresh asparagus 1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 1 clove minced garlic 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 3 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper 1 can (5.5-oz size) tomato juice 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cider vinegar Trim, wash and cut fresh asparagus into 2-inch pieces. Steam about 5… Read More »

1 ¼ pound fresh asparagus 1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 1 clove minced garlic 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 3 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper 1 can (5.5-oz size) tomato juice 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cider vinegar Trim, wash and cut fresh asparagus into 2-inch pieces. Steam about 5… Read More »

Quinoa Chowder with Spinach, Feta, and Scallions

Quinoa Chowder with Spinach, Feta, and Scallions

Quinoa Chowder with Spinach, Feta, and Scallions

Quinoa Chowder with Spinach, Feta, and Scallions

3/4 cup quinoa, any color or variety 8 cups (2 quarts) water, plus more as needed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium garlic clove, finely chopped 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped 1/2 pound Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 large), peeled and small dice 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as… Read More »

3/4 cup quinoa, any color or variety 8 cups (2 quarts) water, plus more as needed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium garlic clove, finely chopped 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped 1/2 pound Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 large), peeled and small dice 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as… Read More »

Penne with Asparagus, Olives & Parmigiano Breadcrumbs

Penne with Asparagus, Olives & Parmigiano Breadcrumbs

Penne with Asparagus, Olives & Parmigiano Breadcrumbs

Penne with Asparagus, Olives & Parmigiano Breadcrumbs

Kosher salt 5 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil; more for drizzling 1 cup coarse fresh white breadcrumbs (from about 4 slices of bread, crusts removed) 1/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1/2 lb. penne 1 lb. medium asparagus, woody ends snapped off, cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces 1 medium clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pitted… Read More »

Kosher salt 5 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil; more for drizzling 1 cup coarse fresh white breadcrumbs (from about 4 slices of bread, crusts removed) 1/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1/2 lb. penne 1 lb. medium asparagus, woody ends snapped off, cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces 1 medium clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pitted… Read More »