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Char-Baked Tomato, Zucchini and Eggplant

Char-Baked Tomato, Zucchini and Eggplant

Char-Baked Tomato, Zucchini and Eggplant

Char-Baked Tomato, Zucchini and Eggplant

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, peeled and sliced 5 small tomatoes, thinly sliced Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 small eggplant, about 6 inches long, thinly sliced crosswise 2 zucchini, about 5 inches long, thinly sliced lengthwise 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced ¼ c fresh basil leaves Preheat the oven to… Read More »

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, peeled and sliced 5 small tomatoes, thinly sliced Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 small eggplant, about 6 inches long, thinly sliced crosswise 2 zucchini, about 5 inches long, thinly sliced lengthwise 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced ¼ c fresh basil leaves Preheat the oven to… Read More »

Yellow Beets with Walnuts

Yellow Beets with Walnuts

Yellow Beets with Walnuts

Yellow Beets with Walnuts

4-6 small-medium yellow beets, well-scrubbed and washed 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 tablespoons red wine or apple cider vinegar 4 tablespoons chopped scallions, whites only 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves ½ c broken walnut meats, toasted in a skillet or in an oven for 8-10 minutes Salt and Pepper Cover beets… Read More »

4-6 small-medium yellow beets, well-scrubbed and washed 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 tablespoons red wine or apple cider vinegar 4 tablespoons chopped scallions, whites only 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves ½ c broken walnut meats, toasted in a skillet or in an oven for 8-10 minutes Salt and Pepper Cover beets… Read More »

Stuffed Zucchini

Stuffed Zucchini

Stuffed Zucchini

Stuffed Zucchini

5 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise 2 tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 T fresh chopped basil 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese   Preheat oven to 375.  Scoop out pulp from 8 zucchini halves; set aside. Arrange zucchini halves… Read More »

5 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise 2 tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 T fresh chopped basil 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese   Preheat oven to 375.  Scoop out pulp from 8 zucchini halves; set aside. Arrange zucchini halves… Read More »

Beet Greens

Beet Greens

Beet Greens

Beet Greens

This recipes will also work for Kale and Collards 1 pound beet greens 1 strip of thick cut bacon, chopped (or a tablespoon of bacon fat) 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 large garlic clove, minced 3/4 cup of water 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/6 cup of cider vinegar Wash… Read More »

This recipes will also work for Kale and Collards 1 pound beet greens 1 strip of thick cut bacon, chopped (or a tablespoon of bacon fat) 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 large garlic clove, minced 3/4 cup of water 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/6 cup of cider vinegar Wash… Read More »

Marinated and Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash

Marinated and Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash

Marinated and Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash

Marinated and Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves salt and pepper 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 large zucchini 2 large yellow squash   Whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic and thyme in a large bowl.    Season with salt and pepper… Read More »

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves salt and pepper 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 large zucchini 2 large yellow squash   Whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic and thyme in a large bowl.    Season with salt and pepper… Read More »

Hot and Spicy Tomato Sauce

Hot and Spicy Tomato Sauce

Hot and Spicy Tomato Sauce

Hot and Spicy Tomato Sauce

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 medium onion chopped 2-3 green peppers, halved, seeded, and cut into 1-inch square pieces 1/2 pound hot peppers cut into short, thin, slices 1 can crushed tomatoes 2 fresh tomatoes peeled, chopped and seeded Small bunch basil leaves Heat the oil over low… Read More »

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 medium onion chopped 2-3 green peppers, halved, seeded, and cut into 1-inch square pieces 1/2 pound hot peppers cut into short, thin, slices 1 can crushed tomatoes 2 fresh tomatoes peeled, chopped and seeded Small bunch basil leaves Heat the oil over low… Read More »

Calabacitas Con Maize

Calabacitas Con Maize

Calabacitas Con Maize

Calabacitas Con Maize

2 T olive oil ½ c chopped onion 2 cloves of garlic minced 1 c diced zucchini 2 c fresh corn kernels 1 serrano or chile pepper finely chopped 2 plum tomatoes diced ¼ c chopped cilantro Salt and pepper to taste Heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until… Read More »

2 T olive oil ½ c chopped onion 2 cloves of garlic minced 1 c diced zucchini 2 c fresh corn kernels 1 serrano or chile pepper finely chopped 2 plum tomatoes diced ¼ c chopped cilantro Salt and pepper to taste Heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until… Read More »

Basil Pesto

Herbs Basil Green

Basil Pesto

Basil Pesto

2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts chopped 3 medium sized garlic cloves, minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Combine the basil in with the nuts, pulse a few times in a food… Read More »

Herbs Basil Green

2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts chopped 3 medium sized garlic cloves, minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Combine the basil in with the nuts, pulse a few times in a food… Read More »

Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh

1 cup bulgur 3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped 2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped 3 green onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup lemon juice 2/3 cup olive oil Place cracked wheat in a bowl and cover with 2 cups boiling water.… Read More »

1 cup bulgur 3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped 2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped 3 green onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup lemon juice 2/3 cup olive oil Place cracked wheat in a bowl and cover with 2 cups boiling water.… Read More »

Broccoli Frittata

Broccoli Frittata

Broccoli Frittata

Broccoli Frittata

3-4  tablespoons olive oil  ( divided) 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup chopped parsley 2 cups broccoli steamed to fork tender (florets and stems) 1 T chopped basil 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 6 eggs 2 egg whites Heat 1T oil and… Read More »

3-4  tablespoons olive oil  ( divided) 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup chopped parsley 2 cups broccoli steamed to fork tender (florets and stems) 1 T chopped basil 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 6 eggs 2 egg whites Heat 1T oil and… Read More »

Italian Style Beet Greens

Italian Style Beet Greens

Italian Style Beet Greens

Italian Style Beet Greens

1 bunch of beet tops Salt 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons olive oil Lemon Wedges or Parmesan cheese Strip leaves from the stems, while roughly cutting the leaves into one inch wide slices. Cut the stems in julienne cut (matchsticks).  Heat several quarts of water. When they come to a boil, add 1 teaspoon… Read More »

1 bunch of beet tops Salt 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons olive oil Lemon Wedges or Parmesan cheese Strip leaves from the stems, while roughly cutting the leaves into one inch wide slices. Cut the stems in julienne cut (matchsticks).  Heat several quarts of water. When they come to a boil, add 1 teaspoon… Read More »

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 »