Delicious Recipes
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...
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...
Roasted Beet and Poached Apple Salad with Curry Vinaigrette
Roasted Beet and Poached Apple Salad with Curry Vinaigrette 1 pound beets (4 medium) 1 cup unsweetened apple juice 1 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon sugar Salt 2 medium/large summer or tart apples—peeled, cored and sliced 1/4...
Roasted Beet Raita
1 cup yogurt 1 medium-sized beet, roasted ¼ cup toasted walnuts Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Cut beet into slivers or small cubes, mix with yogurt and chopped walnuts. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Cucumber Soup with Wasabi Avocado Cream
Cucumber Soup with Wasabi Avocado Cream Recipe courtesy Gourmet Magazine Prep Time: 25 minutes Yield: 6 servings 3 English cucumbers (3 1/2 pound total), peeled and sliced 1/2 cup cold water 2 to 3 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus...
Potato-Leek Soup
3-4 medium potatoes, scrubbed and diced 3 medium leeks, white and green part only, rinsed thoroughly to remove all dirt and then diced 3-4 cups chicken or vegetable broth butter for seasoning white pepper nutmeg milk or cream Sauté leeks in butter until...