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...
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...
Basic Roasted Beets
1. To prepare the beets, wash but do not peel them or cut off the root. Cover with water in a large pot and boil for 15-20 minutes until the skin loosens. Remove from pot and let them cool enough that they can be handled. Rub the skin off with rubber gloves or, if the...
Beet and Apple Saute
6 medium beets, boiled or roasted until tender 3 tablespoons butter 3 shallots, minced 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tart green apples, peeled, thinly sliced Salt and pepper 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar ½ cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped 1. Cook the minced shallots...
Celeriac and Apple Salad with Tarragon and Roasted Walnuts
Celeriac and Apple Salad with Tarragon and Roasted Walnuts It probably isn’t often that you think ooooh, celariac, and your mouth waters. But this recipe could change all that. The key here is to be sure to cut the celeriac to matchstick-size, no bigger; it will...