Delicious Recipes
Green Bean Salad with Walnuts and Shaved Parmesan in Lemon Dressing
1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 1 pound green beans 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon) 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 ounces Parmesan cheese, thinly shaved (about 1/2...
White Pizza w/ Potatoes & Leeks
Pizza Dough: 1 cup warm water Pinch of sugar 1 package active dry yeast 3 cups all-purpose flour (1 cup of which can be whole wheat) 2 tsp. Kosher Salt 2 Tbl. Olive Oil Pour water into a medium size bowl. Add sugar and sprinkle yeast over the top. Let sit in a warm...
Lemon Basil Cake
2 & 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 & 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1 & 1/2 cups sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 2 T of lemon zest 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup plus 2 T buttermilk 1 & 1/2 cups...
Spicy Black Bean Pie
Serves 8 1 (15oz) can black beans, drained & rinsed 1/2-cup milk 2 egg whites 4 T fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped 1 tsp. vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 1 med green bell pepper, chopped 1 med red bell pepper, chopped ½ cup vegetable stock 2...
Green Bean Salad with Red Onion and Tomato
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray and Elsa Scuderi Recipe Summary Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Yield: 4 servings 1 pound fresh green beans, washed and trimmed 1/4 red onion, sliced thin 1/4 European cucumber, cut into thin sticks resembling...
Potato and Green Bean Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
3 potatoes, cubed 1/1 -3/4lb green beans 1-2 sweet pepper, diced For the dressing: 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tbsp dijon mustard 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste) 1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste) 1 clove of garlic, pressed Boil the cubed potatoes for 10-15...
White Beans With Spinach
(I suggest adding corn and green beans, why not!) 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 1-2 fresh tomatoes (sun-dried work just as well) 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika (pimentón dulce) 2...
Spinach/Pear/Green Bean Salad
1/2 cup diced peeled cored pear 6 tablespoons medium-dry Riesling 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped shallot 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed 1/2 -3/4 lb spinach leaves 3 ripe pears, quartered, cored, cut...
Orange, Roasted Beet, and Arugula Salad
1 large beet 2 navel oranges 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 lb arugula, washed well and dried 5 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wrap beet tightly...
Cold Beet and Cucumber Soup
Recipe courtesy Julia Child 4 medium beets, trimmed 3 to 4 scallions, chopped 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped 1 teaspoon grated fresh horseradish 1 tablespoon wine vinegar 1 cup beet juice 1 cup chicken broth Salt and freshly ground pepper Garnish: 1 cup sour...
Beets in Orange Sauce
Serves 4 * 4 large beets, trimmed * 1 cup orange juice * 2 tablespoons sugar * 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter * 1 tablespoon minced orange peel (orange part only) * 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap 2 beets together in foil. Repeat with...
Carrot and Beet Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette
1/4 cup minced shallot (onions will work as well) 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup rice vinegar (available at Asian markets and some supermarkets) 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 cup olive oil 4 cups finely...