Delicious Recipes

Basil Ideas

From Farmer John’s Cookbook   Basil   Basil is graced with shiny, oval leaves that range in color from yellow-green to dark green. Popular in Mediterranean dishes and Thai curries, basil pairs readily with almost every summer vegetable, especially...

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Roasted Peppers with Garlic and Herbs

4 bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), halved and seeded 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano Coarse salt and ground pepper Fresh basil leaves, torn      Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place...

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Beet and Carrot Latkes

2 medium beets, coarsely grated 2 medium carrots, coarsely grated 1 medium onion, coarsely grated 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons olive oil Coarse salt and pepper to taste Sour cream or creme fraiche, plus chopped chives, for serving  ...

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Browned Butter Pasta with Tatsoi

Your pasta of choice, preferably curved or with ridges 1/2 stick unsalted butter Salt and pepper Leaves of 1-2 bunches of tatsoi, rinsed 1/2 cup chopped thyme Freshly grated parmesan Lemon wedges, optional Cook pasta to al dente in salted water. When pasta is almost...

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Vegetable Curry (Tomato)

1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch chunks 1 small (or 1/2 large) head of cauliflower, cut into bite sized pieces 1 onion, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 2 Tbsp canola oil 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp grated ginger 2-3 Tbsp chopped cilantro 2 Tbsp curry powder 1/2 tsp...

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Tomatillo Sauce for Chicken Enchiladas

If you prefer, Monterey Jack cheese can be used instead of cheddar, or, for a mellower flavor and creamier texture, try substituting an equal amount of farmers' cheese. 10 enchiladas, serving 4 or 5 as a main dish Sauce 2 teaspoons vegetable oil or corn...

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Tomatillo Salsa de Tomate Verde

5 Jalapeno peppers 3/4 - 1 pound Tomatillos 1 -2 cloves Garlic 1 Tablespoon Vinegar 1 Teaspoon Salt 1/2 cup chopped Cilantro 1/3 cup chopped Onion 1 Avocado, peeled, pitted,and cubed  (optional) Place the Jalapenos in a large saucepan of boiling water. After 5...

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Sweet Potato Pancakes

Makes about twenty 3 1/2- to 4-inch pancakes 6 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and grated 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced or finely chopped 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4...

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Ratatouille

Ratatouille’s Ratatouille As envisioned by Smitten Kitchen 1/2 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, very thinly sliced 1 cup tomato puree 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 small eggplant  1 smallish zucchini 1 smallish yellow squash 1 longish red bell...

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Green Beans and Tomatoes with Cumin, Garlic, & Ginger

If you love cumin, this dish will delight you. Like many recipes from India, this one strives to bring out maximum flavor in the spices—so it contains both ground and whole cumin seeds, one dry-toasted and the other cooked in oil. Serve over couscous or quinoa,...

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Corn and Swiss Chard Saut

Corn and Swiss Chard Sauté   1 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 small red onion, diced 1 small red bell pepper, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 4 ears of corn, kernels removed from the cob 1 head Swiss chard, chopped 1/2  tsp. sweet paprika Coarse salt...

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Penne With Broccoli Rabe,Tomatoes, & Parmesan

12 ounces penne pasta 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1-2 bunches broccoli rabe, chopped 8 anchovies, chopped (optional) 3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 1 pound tomatoes, diced 1 cup chopped fresh basil, divided 2 tablespoons fresh lemon...

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