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Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad

1 head of broccoli 1 clove of garlic minced ½ red onion chopped ½ cup sliced olives 1 jar of marinated artichoke hearts, chopped 1 tomato chopped Cut the broccoli into florets steam until fork tender. Cool to room temperature.  Prepare the remaining ingredients. Toss with the broccoli allow to chill for 1 hour before… Read More »

1 head of broccoli 1 clove of garlic minced ½ red onion chopped ½ cup sliced olives 1 jar of marinated artichoke hearts, chopped 1 tomato chopped Cut the broccoli into florets steam until fork tender. Cool to room temperature.  Prepare the remaining ingredients. Toss with the broccoli allow to chill for 1 hour before… Read More »

Stew Beef with Collards, Mushrooms, and Onions

Stew Beef with Collards, Mushrooms, and Onions

Stew Beef with Collards, Mushrooms, and Onions

Stew Beef with Collards, Mushrooms, and Onions

1 pound of beef for stew 1 bunch of collard greens (10 stems) 8 ounces of mushrooms, sliced 1 sweet yellow onion 2-3 cloves of minced garlic 32-ounces of beef broth Extra virgin olive oil Ground Nutmeg Black pepper Turmeric Salt Directions: Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Chop onion and mushrooms into bite-sized pieces.… Read More »

1 pound of beef for stew 1 bunch of collard greens (10 stems) 8 ounces of mushrooms, sliced 1 sweet yellow onion 2-3 cloves of minced garlic 32-ounces of beef broth Extra virgin olive oil Ground Nutmeg Black pepper Turmeric Salt Directions: Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Chop onion and mushrooms into bite-sized pieces.… Read More »

Shrimp and Bok Choy Stir Fry

Shrimp and Bok Choy Stir Fry

Shrimp and Bok Choy Stir Fry

Shrimp and Bok Choy Stir Fry

2 lbs. Bok Choy, trimmed and sliced lengthwise 3-– 4 Tablespoons olive oil 6- 8 scallions, sliced 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to taste 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Bring 2 inches of water to boil in a large pot over high heat.… Read More »

2 lbs. Bok Choy, trimmed and sliced lengthwise 3-– 4 Tablespoons olive oil 6- 8 scallions, sliced 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to taste 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Bring 2 inches of water to boil in a large pot over high heat.… Read More »

Corn Ragout

Corn Ragout

Corn Ragout

Corn Ragout

3 ears corn ¾ c cup heavy cream 6 slices smoked bacon, diced ½-3/4 c cup tomato concasse (peeled, seeded and chopped tomato and juice) 3 minced shallots ½ c finely chopped onion 1 clove of garlic minced 1/4 cup dry white wine 2 T asiago cheese, grated 1 T minced parsley Salt and pepper… Read More »

3 ears corn ¾ c cup heavy cream 6 slices smoked bacon, diced ½-3/4 c cup tomato concasse (peeled, seeded and chopped tomato and juice) 3 minced shallots ½ c finely chopped onion 1 clove of garlic minced 1/4 cup dry white wine 2 T asiago cheese, grated 1 T minced parsley Salt and pepper… Read More »

Grilled Peppers

Grilled Peppers

Grilled Peppers

Grilled Peppers

3 green cubanelle peppers, cut into large chunks 2 cloves of garlic minced 3 T olive oil 1 ½ T vinegar Preheat a grill for medium-high heat. When the grill is hot, lightly oil the grate. Place the pepper pieces onto the grill with the inside facing down. Cook until slightly charred, 3 to 5… Read More »

3 green cubanelle peppers, cut into large chunks 2 cloves of garlic minced 3 T olive oil 1 ½ T vinegar Preheat a grill for medium-high heat. When the grill is hot, lightly oil the grate. Place the pepper pieces onto the grill with the inside facing down. Cook until slightly charred, 3 to 5… Read More »

White Carrot Soup

White Carrot Soup

White Carrot Soup

White Carrot Soup

A Bunch of white carrots, diced 4-6 carrots 2 Leeks, sliced 1 stalk celery, sliced Pinch dried thyme 1/2 Clove Garlic, finely sliced. 3 c Chicken or Vegetable stock Salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp. honey 1 tbsp. Sour cream Begin by sautéing the vegetables in a little olive oil over low to medium… Read More »

A Bunch of white carrots, diced 4-6 carrots 2 Leeks, sliced 1 stalk celery, sliced Pinch dried thyme 1/2 Clove Garlic, finely sliced. 3 c Chicken or Vegetable stock Salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp. honey 1 tbsp. Sour cream Begin by sautéing the vegetables in a little olive oil over low to medium… Read More »

Vegetable Crepes

Vegetable Crepes

Vegetable Crepes

Vegetable Crepes

This is a great recipe that I can remember preparing many years ago. I lost the recipe and found it again in a cookbook I picked up last week on vacation. The original recipe is from “The Vegetarian Epicure” 3 T olive oil 3/4 c chopped onion ¾ c chopped scallion 2 cloves of garlic… Read More »

This is a great recipe that I can remember preparing many years ago. I lost the recipe and found it again in a cookbook I picked up last week on vacation. The original recipe is from “The Vegetarian Epicure” 3 T olive oil 3/4 c chopped onion ¾ c chopped scallion 2 cloves of garlic… Read More »

Grilled Tomatoes

Grilled Tomatoes

Grilled Tomatoes

Grilled Tomatoes

8 tomatoes, halved lengthwise 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste 1 teaspoon salt and ground black pepper to taste Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. Drizzle the olive oil over the cut sides of the tomatoes, and sprinkle with garlic, salt, and black pepper.… Read More »

8 tomatoes, halved lengthwise 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste 1 teaspoon salt and ground black pepper to taste Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. Drizzle the olive oil over the cut sides of the tomatoes, and sprinkle with garlic, salt, and black pepper.… Read More »

Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed Peppers

4 medium green peppers 2 T butter 2 T olive oil ¾ c chopped onion 2 cloves of garlic minced 1/2 lb shredded zucchini (about 1 ½ ) ¾ lb sweet Italian sausage, out of the casing ½ c grated parmesan cheese 1 c fresh bread crumbs 1 egg beaten Slice the tops off of… Read More »

4 medium green peppers 2 T butter 2 T olive oil ¾ c chopped onion 2 cloves of garlic minced 1/2 lb shredded zucchini (about 1 ½ ) ¾ lb sweet Italian sausage, out of the casing ½ c grated parmesan cheese 1 c fresh bread crumbs 1 egg beaten Slice the tops off of… Read More »

Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe

Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe

Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe

Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe

5 tomatoes, cored (if necessary) and quartered 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and quartered 3 medium yellow onions, peeled, quartered extra-virgin olive oil 5 plump cloves of garlic, unpeeled fine-grain sea salt 2 – 3 cups light vegetable stock or water 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika Preheat the oven to 375F degrees and position 2… Read More »

5 tomatoes, cored (if necessary) and quartered 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and quartered 3 medium yellow onions, peeled, quartered extra-virgin olive oil 5 plump cloves of garlic, unpeeled fine-grain sea salt 2 – 3 cups light vegetable stock or water 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika Preheat the oven to 375F degrees and position 2… Read More »

Eggplant, Zucchini, and Tomato Stacks

Eggplant, Zucchini, and Tomato Stacks

Eggplant, Zucchini, and Tomato Stacks

Eggplant, Zucchini, and Tomato Stacks

¾ c olive oil 3 yellow onions, chopped Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 6 garlic cloves, minced 1/4c fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips 1/2 Tbsp. minced fresh oregano 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 eggplant, 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter, sliced 1/8 inch thick 5 tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch… Read More »

¾ c olive oil 3 yellow onions, chopped Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 6 garlic cloves, minced 1/4c fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips 1/2 Tbsp. minced fresh oregano 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 eggplant, 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter, sliced 1/8 inch thick 5 tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch… Read More »

Easy No-cook Pickles

Easy No-cook Pickles

Easy No-cook Pickles

Easy No-cook Pickles

Safe canning is all about making sure there is no chance of bacteria. Wash the canning jars with hot soapy water. Drain on a clean towel. Do not dry. Place the jars, the lids and the rings into a boiling water bath. Boil for at least 15 minutes. Remove and allow to drain and air… Read More »

Safe canning is all about making sure there is no chance of bacteria. Wash the canning jars with hot soapy water. Drain on a clean towel. Do not dry. Place the jars, the lids and the rings into a boiling water bath. Boil for at least 15 minutes. Remove and allow to drain and air… Read More »