Delicious Recipes
Pasta with Roasted Eggplant and Tomato
6 oz whole wheat pasta 2 cups fairytale or large italian eggplant, raw (large eggplant should be peeled) 4 oz cherry tomatoes (regular tomatoes can also be used) 1/2 cup basil 2 slices prosciutto cotto 1/2 medium sweet onion 1 tbsp sherry vinegar 1 tsp red pepper...
Chive Vinegar
Chive Vinegar 2 cups chopped chives: regular, garlic or a combination 1 or 2 whole, dried, hot chili peppers ½ T. whole allspice ½ T. whole peppercorns 2 cups white distilled vinegar Additional chive stalks 3 or 4 chive blossoms (optional) Place chopped...
Grilled Pizza with Yellow Squash, Mozzarella and Thyme
1 garlic clove, chopped 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow squash 2 balls pizza dough, rolled out and chilled For pizza dough: * 2/3 cup lukewarm water * A 1/4 ounce package (2 1/2 teaspoons) active...
Butternut Squash Biscuits
(Adapted from Mark Bittman’s How to Cook Everything) 2 cups all-purpose flour (You can mix half white with whole-wheat flour) 1 scant teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 to 5 tablespoons cold butter (…but may use about...
Roasted New Potatoes With Thyme and Garlic
2 pounds small potatoes, white or red 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 teaspoon (scant) dried leaf thyme 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste Heat oven to 450°. Scrub...
Zucchini with Thyme
2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 1/2 Tbsp unsalted butter 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 lb zucchini, cut into 3-by-1/2-inch sticks 1 vegetable bouillon cube, crumbled 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped Salt and freshly ground pepper ...
Mint, Watermelon and Queso Fresco Salad
Watermelon Mint Queso fresco or Feta Honey Dice the watermelon into large, but bite-able chunks. Finely chop the mint and sprinkle over the watermelon. Crumble the queso fresco or Feta over the melon and then drizzle with a bit of honey. Serve at room...
Corn & Tomatillo Soup
Makes 8 servings 1½ cup tomatillos 1½ cup onion, chopped 2 garlic gloves, diced 1 tsp butter 3¾ cup whole kernel corn 4 cups...
Tomatillo Chicke
1-2 pints tomatillos (husks removed), washed and halved 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 whole chicken breasts Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 jalapenos, chopped 1/2 medium white onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 can (15 ounces) hominy (optional), drained...
Braising Greens with Garlic
1-2 tablespoons olive oil ¾ - 1 lb Braising Greens 1-2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/8 cup water or vegetable broth Salt to taste Optional flavorings: Sesame oil, ume plum vinegar, tamari Optional toppings: sesame seeds, chopped almonds or walnuts, toasted pumpkin...
Zucchini with Sage
2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 1/2 Tbsp unsalted butter 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 lb zucchini, cut into 3-by-1/2-inch sticks 1 vegetable bouillon cube, crumbled 1 Tbsp fresh sage, chopped Salt and freshly ground pepper ...
Potato, Leek, and Kale Soup
1 bunch Leeks (approx. 3-4) 6 Large Potatoes, scrubbed and cubed 1/2 lb. Kale, de-stemmed and cut into small pieces 5-6 cloves Garlic, minced 2-3 Tablespoons Olive Oil 2-3 Tablespoons Butter 4-6 cups water (enough to cover the potatoes and leeks) ¼ cup cream...