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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Spicy Onions and Bell Peppers in Yogurt Sauce over Corn Bread
The key to the creamy sauce in this recipe is yogurt, which perfectly balances the intense flavors of the onion, garlic, and spices. Whole-grain bread works well in place of the corn bread and that nondairy yogurt can be substituted. The sauce also goes well with...
Vegetable Curry (Sweet Potato)
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...
Vegetarian Shanghai Golden Rice
Adapted from Helen Chen's Chinese Home Cooking 4 cups cooked rice 2 large eggs 1 T sherry 5 scallions, chopped 2 or 3 garlic scapes, chopped Canola or Vegetable oil 1 block firm tofu, cubed 1 head Bok Choi, chopped rice wine vinegar (or apple cider in a...
Fettuccine With Swiss Chard, Currants, Walnuts, and Brown Butter
1/3 cup Brown Butter 1 Tablespoon dried Currants 2 Tablespoons golden Raisins 1 bunch Swiss Chard 1Tablespoon Olive Oil ½ medium Onion, thinly sliced Salt and Pepper 2 cloves Garlic, finely chopped ½ pound Fettuccine (fresh, if possible) 1/3 cup...
Italian Broccoli with Tomatoes
3-4 cups broccoli florets 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed 1/2 teaspoon Basil 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 medium ripe tomatoes, cut in wedges 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella and/or parmesan cheese Wash and cut broccoli florets in 1/2...
Stuffed Swiss Chard
2 Tbs. olive oil, divided 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well 1 cinnamon stick 2 cups water 1 large bunch Swiss chard with at least 18 leaves, 12 of which must be intact, washed well, but not dried 1/2 cup chopped onion 3 Tbs. toasted pine...
Broccoli Rabe with Caramelized Onions
Simply Recipes Yield: Serves 4-6 Olive oil 1 yellow onion, sliced into slivers, lengthwise (with the grain) 1 large bunch of broccoli rabe (raab, rapini), rinsed and cut into 2-inch long pieces 2-3 garlic cloves, sliced 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes Salt Freshly...
Swiss Chard Tart
Recipe courtesy Mario Batali Recipe Summary Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Yield: 4 servings User Rating: 5 stars 2 pounds Swiss chard, washed and spun dry 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 Spanish onion, thinly sliced 2...