Spicy Hot Tomato Sauce

Spicy Hot Tomato Sauce

Spicy Hot Tomato Sauce

Spicy Hot Tomato Sauce

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil divided 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 medium onion chopped 2 bell peppers halved, seeded, and cut into 1-inch square pieces Kosher salt ½ pound or more hot peppers cut into short, thin, slices 1 can crushed tomatoes 2-3 fresh tomatoes peeled, chopped, and seeded Small bunch basil and… Read More »

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil divided 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 medium onion chopped 2 bell peppers halved, seeded, and cut into 1-inch square pieces Kosher salt ½ pound or more hot peppers cut into short, thin, slices 1 can crushed tomatoes 2-3 fresh tomatoes peeled, chopped, and seeded Small bunch basil and… Read More »

Balsamic Pesto, Green Beans, and Potatoes

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Balsamic Pesto, Green Beans, and Potatoes

Balsamic Pesto, Green Beans, and Potatoes

Boil 4 medium red potatoes, until tender, cool, peel and cut into large chunks. Clean green beans, steam beans until fork tender Finely chop 3-4 cloves of garlic In a large skillet heat 2-3 T olive oil, sauté garlic in olive oil until soft and slightly browned. Add the potatoes and green beans to the garlic.… Read More »

Boil 4 medium red potatoes, until tender, cool, peel and cut into large chunks. Clean green beans, steam beans until fork tender Finely chop 3-4 cloves of garlic In a large skillet heat 2-3 T olive oil, sauté garlic in olive oil until soft and slightly browned. Add the potatoes and green beans to the garlic.… Read More »

Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini

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Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini

Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini

3-4 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise 1/4 c olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 small bell pepper, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 T fresh chopped basil 1 T chopped fresh oregano 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3/4 c cooked rice 1 1/2-2 cups of your favorite tomato sauce Meat Option: 1/2 lb. ground beef… Read More »

3-4 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise 1/4 c olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 small bell pepper, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 T fresh chopped basil 1 T chopped fresh oregano 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3/4 c cooked rice 1 1/2-2 cups of your favorite tomato sauce Meat Option: 1/2 lb. ground beef… Read More »

Kale, Potatoes, and Pasta

Kale

Kale, Potatoes, and Pasta

Kale, Potatoes, and Pasta

1/2 lb. Kale Salted boiling water 1 large red skinned potato, peeled and cut into small cubes 14-16 oz pasta 3-4 or more, cloves of garlic chopped 3-4 T olive oil Sea or Kosher Salt Hot Red Pepper Clean the kale and remove the tough rib. Chop or slice the leaves into strips. Bring water… Read More »

1/2 lb. Kale Salted boiling water 1 large red skinned potato, peeled and cut into small cubes 14-16 oz pasta 3-4 or more, cloves of garlic chopped 3-4 T olive oil Sea or Kosher Salt Hot Red Pepper Clean the kale and remove the tough rib. Chop or slice the leaves into strips. Bring water… Read More »

Herb Focaccia

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Herb Focaccia

Herb Focaccia

3/4 c water 2 T olive oil 4 T milk 1 c bread flour 1/2 c whole wheat flour 1 1/2 c all- purpose flour 2 T sugar 1 t salt Mix together the dry ingredients including the yeast in the bowl of a food processor with metal blade. Pour water and milk into a… Read More »

3/4 c water 2 T olive oil 4 T milk 1 c bread flour 1/2 c whole wheat flour 1 1/2 c all- purpose flour 2 T sugar 1 t salt Mix together the dry ingredients including the yeast in the bowl of a food processor with metal blade. Pour water and milk into a… Read More »

Homemade Herb Salt Recipe

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Homemade Herb Salt Recipe

Homemade Herb Salt Recipe

cups loosely packed fresh herbs of your choice, Parsley, oregano, basil, mint, cilantro, thyme, rosemary, and/or dill are all great choice. ½ cup coarse salt 1 t granulated garlic Wash and thoroughly dry the herbs. Remove stems, discolored leaves. Pulse herbs in a food processor to a coarse grind. Do not make a paste. Mix in the… Read More »

cups loosely packed fresh herbs of your choice, Parsley, oregano, basil, mint, cilantro, thyme, rosemary, and/or dill are all great choice. ½ cup coarse salt 1 t granulated garlic Wash and thoroughly dry the herbs. Remove stems, discolored leaves. Pulse herbs in a food processor to a coarse grind. Do not make a paste. Mix in the… Read More »

Sheet Pan Chicken and Asparagus

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Sheet Pan Chicken and Asparagus

Sheet Pan Chicken and Asparagus

tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice 4 cloves garlic minced 1 T of fresh parsley minced 1T fresh rosemary chopped, stems discarded 1/2 tsp each salt & pepper 1 cup baby potatoes, sliced in half or small red potatoes quartered 4 chicken cutlets (or 2 chicken breasts sliced in half lengthwise) 1 bunch asparagus… Read More »

tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice 4 cloves garlic minced 1 T of fresh parsley minced 1T fresh rosemary chopped, stems discarded 1/2 tsp each salt & pepper 1 cup baby potatoes, sliced in half or small red potatoes quartered 4 chicken cutlets (or 2 chicken breasts sliced in half lengthwise) 1 bunch asparagus… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Asparagus Pesto

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Alstede Fresh Asparagus Pesto

Alstede Fresh Asparagus Pesto

1 bunch of Alstede Fresh asparagus cut into 1-2 inch pieces 4-6 cloves of garlic 1 1/2 c fresh snipped Alstede Fresh basil 1 T fresh snipped Alstede Fresh oregano 2-3 T fresh snipped Alstede Fresh parsley 1/4 c toasted walnuts, almonds, pine nuts (optional) 2-3 T Olive oil – choose a good quality Salt… Read More »

1 bunch of Alstede Fresh asparagus cut into 1-2 inch pieces 4-6 cloves of garlic 1 1/2 c fresh snipped Alstede Fresh basil 1 T fresh snipped Alstede Fresh oregano 2-3 T fresh snipped Alstede Fresh parsley 1/4 c toasted walnuts, almonds, pine nuts (optional) 2-3 T Olive oil – choose a good quality Salt… Read More »

Homemade Herb Cheese

Homemade Herb Cheese

Homemade Herb Cheese

Homemade Herb Cheese

2 garlic cloves, minced 8 ounces butter, at room temperature 16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (freshly-grated) 1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced or 1 t dried dill weed, crumbled 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or marjoram 1 Tablespoon minced basil 2 teaspoons fresh chopped chives or more 1/2 teaspoon… Read More »

2 garlic cloves, minced 8 ounces butter, at room temperature 16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (freshly-grated) 1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced or 1 t dried dill weed, crumbled 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or marjoram 1 Tablespoon minced basil 2 teaspoons fresh chopped chives or more 1/2 teaspoon… Read More »

Jazzy Spinach

Spinach

Jazzy Spinach

Jazzy Spinach

1-2 tablespoons coconut oil 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 white onion, finely chopped 3-4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 tomato, finely chopped Fresh spinach from the share 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1/2 – 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adults only :)) – to taste Salt to taste Squeeze… Read More »

1-2 tablespoons coconut oil 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 white onion, finely chopped 3-4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 tomato, finely chopped Fresh spinach from the share 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1/2 – 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adults only :)) – to taste Salt to taste Squeeze… Read More »

Marinated Mushrooms

Marinated Mushrooms

Marinated Mushrooms

Marinated Mushrooms

Marinade measurements are equal parts oil to acid. Use the vinegar of your choice or what you have available. A sprinkle of each spice or aromatic to taste. Honey or a little sugar can work interchangeably. Button or Baby Bella mushrooms olive oil (extra virgin) apple cider vinegar honey garlic (fresh) thyme oregano salt red pepper… Read More »

Marinade measurements are equal parts oil to acid. Use the vinegar of your choice or what you have available. A sprinkle of each spice or aromatic to taste. Honey or a little sugar can work interchangeably. Button or Baby Bella mushrooms olive oil (extra virgin) apple cider vinegar honey garlic (fresh) thyme oregano salt red pepper… Read More »

Asparagus, Sausage, Arugula Pizza

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Asparagus, Sausage, Arugula Pizza

Asparagus, Sausage, Arugula Pizza

1 sausage link (about 1/3 pound) casing removed Italian sausage 1/2 lb. sliced in half crosswise and lengthwise asparagus 1 cup or cherry tomatoes grape tomatoes or a chopped tomato from the share 3 cloves thinly sliced garlic 3 tablespoons divided olive oil 1 lb. homemade or store bought, at room temperature pizza dough for… Read More »

1 sausage link (about 1/3 pound) casing removed Italian sausage 1/2 lb. sliced in half crosswise and lengthwise asparagus 1 cup or cherry tomatoes grape tomatoes or a chopped tomato from the share 3 cloves thinly sliced garlic 3 tablespoons divided olive oil 1 lb. homemade or store bought, at room temperature pizza dough for… Read More »