Kale and Quinoa Patties

Kale and Quinoa Patties

Kale and Quinoa Patties

Kale and Quinoa Patties

Makes 12 Patties 1 cup quinoa 5-6 large kale leaves 4 large eggs, beaten 1/2 cup fat free grated parmesan cheese Small white onion (or about 3 spring onions for milder taste), diced 3 cloves garlic 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cumin 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley (plus more for serving) 1/2 lemon (both… Read More »

Makes 12 Patties 1 cup quinoa 5-6 large kale leaves 4 large eggs, beaten 1/2 cup fat free grated parmesan cheese Small white onion (or about 3 spring onions for milder taste), diced 3 cloves garlic 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cumin 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley (plus more for serving) 1/2 lemon (both… Read More »

Fresh Tomato and Goats Cheese Quiche

Fresh Tomato and Goats Cheese Quiche

Fresh Tomato and Goats Cheese Quiche

Fresh Tomato and Goats Cheese Quiche

frozen pie shell (9-inch, preferably deep-dish) 3 eggs 1 1⁄2 cups half-and-half 1 Roma tomato 5 fresh basil leaves 1⁄4 cup goat cheese (approximately 4 oz) 1 dash nutmeg salt and pepper Blind-bake the pie shell according to package directions (approximately 12 – 15 minutes at 375 for the type I use. I also use… Read More »

frozen pie shell (9-inch, preferably deep-dish) 3 eggs 1 1⁄2 cups half-and-half 1 Roma tomato 5 fresh basil leaves 1⁄4 cup goat cheese (approximately 4 oz) 1 dash nutmeg salt and pepper Blind-bake the pie shell according to package directions (approximately 12 – 15 minutes at 375 for the type I use. I also use… Read More »

Black Bean Burgers with Spicy Cucumber and Red Pepper Relish

Black Bean Burgers with Spicy Cucumber and Red Pepper Relish

Black Bean Burgers with Spicy Cucumber and Red Pepper Relish

Black Bean Burgers with Spicy Cucumber and Red Pepper Relish

Relish: 2/3 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon finely chopped dill 1/8 teaspoon salt Dash of ground red pepper Burgers: 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs 1/4… Read More »

Relish: 2/3 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon finely chopped dill 1/8 teaspoon salt Dash of ground red pepper Burgers: 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs 1/4… Read More »

Peach Cake with Alstede Peaches

Peach Cake with Alstede Peaches

Peach Cake with Alstede Peaches

Peach Cake with Alstede Peaches

Congratulations to Gerri Minardi, her peach cake is the winning recipe in the  Jersey Fresh Recipe Contest this past week! 1 cup, plus 1 tablespoon flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, Combine dry ingredients, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 3 to 4 Alstede’s homegrown peaches, peeled & sliced, 1/4 cup apricot preserves, 1… Read More »

Congratulations to Gerri Minardi, her peach cake is the winning recipe in the  Jersey Fresh Recipe Contest this past week! 1 cup, plus 1 tablespoon flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, Combine dry ingredients, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 3 to 4 Alstede’s homegrown peaches, peeled & sliced, 1/4 cup apricot preserves, 1… Read More »

Seco De Carne (cilantro beef stew)

Seco De Carne (cilantro beef stew)

Seco De Carne (cilantro beef stew)

Seco De Carne (cilantro beef stew)

This week I heard from Maria Bermudez.  This recipe is like the one her grandmother prepared. Serves: 4 1/2  cup vegetable oil 1 1/2  pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut in 2×2 inch pieces 1 chopped red onion 2 chopped garlic cloves 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste 3 cups cilantro leaves 2 cups spinach 2… Read More »

This week I heard from Maria Bermudez.  This recipe is like the one her grandmother prepared. Serves: 4 1/2  cup vegetable oil 1 1/2  pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut in 2×2 inch pieces 1 chopped red onion 2 chopped garlic cloves 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste 3 cups cilantro leaves 2 cups spinach 2… Read More »

Oven Baked Pancake

Oven Baked Pancake

Oven Baked Pancake

Oven Baked Pancake

Prepare two 6-7” Crepe or Omelet pans, cover the plastic handles with foil 1 c all-purpose flour 3 T plus 1 t granulated sugar that you save for the topping 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ t coarse salt ¾ c whole milk 1 large egg, room temperature 2 T unsalted butter melted, plus 1… Read More »

Prepare two 6-7” Crepe or Omelet pans, cover the plastic handles with foil 1 c all-purpose flour 3 T plus 1 t granulated sugar that you save for the topping 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ t coarse salt ¾ c whole milk 1 large egg, room temperature 2 T unsalted butter melted, plus 1… Read More »

Rhubarb Bread

Rhubarb Bread

Rhubarb Bread

Rhubarb Bread

1 c buttermilk 1 t vanilla 1 ½ c brown sugar 2/3 cup of oil 1 egg 2 ½ c flour 1 t salt 1 t baking soda 1 ½ cups of chopped rhubarb ½ cup or more chopped walnuts ¼ c brown sugar ½ t cinnamon 1 T butter melted Preheat oven to 325… Read More »

1 c buttermilk 1 t vanilla 1 ½ c brown sugar 2/3 cup of oil 1 egg 2 ½ c flour 1 t salt 1 t baking soda 1 ½ cups of chopped rhubarb ½ cup or more chopped walnuts ¼ c brown sugar ½ t cinnamon 1 T butter melted Preheat oven to 325… Read More »

Crispy Tilapia with Spicy Thai Basil Sauce

Crispy Tilapia with Spicy Thai Basil Sauce

Crispy Tilapia with Spicy Thai Basil Sauce

Crispy Tilapia with Spicy Thai Basil Sauce

Yield: 4 – 6 servings 1 1/2 lbs. tilapia fillets 1/2 cup flour 1 egg, beaten with 1 Tbsp. water 1 cup panko bread crumbs 1 Tbsp. + 3 Tbsp. coconut oil 6 – 8 shallots, minced 4 – 5 cloves garlic, minced 6 – 8 Chile peppers, sliced (hot peppers to your taste) 1… Read More »

Yield: 4 – 6 servings 1 1/2 lbs. tilapia fillets 1/2 cup flour 1 egg, beaten with 1 Tbsp. water 1 cup panko bread crumbs 1 Tbsp. + 3 Tbsp. coconut oil 6 – 8 shallots, minced 4 – 5 cloves garlic, minced 6 – 8 Chile peppers, sliced (hot peppers to your taste) 1… Read More »

Spring Asparagus and Bacon Hash

Spring Asparagus and Bacon Hash

Spring Asparagus and Bacon Hash

Spring Asparagus and Bacon Hash

1⁄4 lb. bacon or 1⁄4 lb. pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 lb. fingerling. New or red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 small yellow onion, diced 1⁄2 lb. asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch segments Salt and fresh ground black pepper 2 tablespoons butter 4 eggs   In a cast iron… Read More »

1⁄4 lb. bacon or 1⁄4 lb. pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 lb. fingerling. New or red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 small yellow onion, diced 1⁄2 lb. asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch segments Salt and fresh ground black pepper 2 tablespoons butter 4 eggs   In a cast iron… Read More »

Butternut Squash and Greens Kuku

Butternut Squash and Greens Kuku

Butternut Squash and Greens Kuku

Butternut Squash and Greens Kuku

Sending a thank you to Gail Fraser for sending this recipe to share this week.  Kuku is a traditional Iranian egg dish made with more greens than a frittata. Serve warm or at room temperature. 1 Tbs. olive oil, divided 8 oz. butternut squash, cut into ½-inch cubes (2 cups) 1 medium leek, thinly sliced… Read More »

Sending a thank you to Gail Fraser for sending this recipe to share this week.  Kuku is a traditional Iranian egg dish made with more greens than a frittata. Serve warm or at room temperature. 1 Tbs. olive oil, divided 8 oz. butternut squash, cut into ½-inch cubes (2 cups) 1 medium leek, thinly sliced… Read More »

Chicken Broccoli Braid

Chicken Broccoli Braid

Chicken Broccoli Braid

Chicken Broccoli Braid

2 cups chicken breasts, chopped and cooked 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups finely diced broccoli florets ¼ cup water ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup mayonnaise ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder 2 packaged refrigerated crescent rolls 1 egg white, lightly beaten Instructions: Preheat oven to 375°. To make the filling, start… Read More »

2 cups chicken breasts, chopped and cooked 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups finely diced broccoli florets ¼ cup water ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup mayonnaise ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder 2 packaged refrigerated crescent rolls 1 egg white, lightly beaten Instructions: Preheat oven to 375°. To make the filling, start… Read More »

Broccoli Stalk, Celery, and Radish Salad

Broccoli Stalk, Celery, and Radish Salad

Broccoli Stalk, Celery, and Radish Salad

Broccoli Stalk, Celery, and Radish Salad

3 or 4 large broccoli stalks (from 2 to 3 lb. broccoli; reserve florets for another use) 6 medium radishes, thinly sliced (about 1 cup) 1 celery heart (about 3/4 lb.), trimmed and thinly sliced on the diagonal (including the leaves) 1/3 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1-1/2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil… Read More »

3 or 4 large broccoli stalks (from 2 to 3 lb. broccoli; reserve florets for another use) 6 medium radishes, thinly sliced (about 1 cup) 1 celery heart (about 3/4 lb.), trimmed and thinly sliced on the diagonal (including the leaves) 1/3 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1-1/2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil… Read More »