Delicious Recipes
Sautéed Spinach
(Martha Stewart) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise 2 pounds fresh spinach, washed and leaves damp Olive-oil Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste In a large sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic,...
Broccoli Rabe and Chickpea Pita Pizza
(Chez Panisse Vegetables, Alice Waters) 2 lg. cloves garlic, sliced thin 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 can (19-oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup water 1 lg. bunch broccoli rabe, coarse and hollow stems discarded and the rest chopped (about 9 cups) 1/2...
Gazpacho
Makes about 3 quarts, serving 8 to 10 Traditionally, diners garnish their gazpacho with more of the same diced vegetables that are in the soup, so cut some extra vegetables when you prepare those called for in the recipe. Additional garnish possibilities include...
Spinach Broccoli Enchiladas and Spanish Rice
1 medium Onion, chopped 1 t. olive oil ¾ - 1 lb. Spinach 1 c. finely chopped Broccoli 1 cup picante sauce, divided (Use thick, spicy, chunky salsa or picante sauce) 1/2 t. garlic powder 1/2 t. ground cumin 1 c. (8 oz.) cottage cheese 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese,...
Ginger Kale
1 large bunch Kale, stems removed and cut into strips 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 1 tablespoon Butter 2 large cloves Garlic, minced 1 medium Onion, chopped 1 tablespoon minced fresh Ginger Juice of 1 fresh Lime Freshly ground Pepper Bring a large pot of lightly salted...
Grilled Vegetable & Boursin Cheese Sandwich
2 small “fairytale” eggplants, sliced 1/4 in. thick, lengthwise 2 small zucchini, sliced 1/4 in. thick, lengthwise 2 red or green peppers, quartered Olive oil, for brushing Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 large tomato, thinly sliced ...
Herb Butter, Herb Oil, Herb Vinegar
Delicious on warm breads, on broiled meats, veggies (especially corn on the cob!), fish or with eggs. 1-2 Tbsp well packed fresh herbs or 1-2 tsp dry ones, finely chopped ¼cup (half a stick) butter, salted or unsalted Squeeze of lemon juice (optional) Soften...
Sweet Pepper Pasta Toss with Kale
1 (8 ounce) package uncooked farfalle (bow tie) pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 cup roughly chopped kale 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 pinch dried basil 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper salt and...
Carrot and Beet Salad with Ginger
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...
Basil Eggplant
1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 bunch basil, leaves picked from the stem 1 tablespoon sugar 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons fish sauce or Soy Sauce 2-4 eggplants 2 chili peppers (optional) Slice the eggplants into irregular shapes for easy turning in the pan. When...
Sweet Spiced Eggplant With Edamame
2 T. Olive Oil 1 Large onion, chopped 1 Medium Eggplant, peeled and cut into 3/4” chunks 15 ounces diced Tomatoes 2 T. Honey 1 T. White Wine Vinegar 2 Cloves garlic, minced 1 T. Fresh Ginger, minced 1 1/2 tsp. Ground Cumin 3/4 tsp. Ground Coriander 1/2 tsp....
Salad with Fennel and Orange
Dressing: 1/4 cup white sugar 1/4 cup red wine vinegar Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herb (Basil, Parsley, or Mint) 3 tablespoons olive oil Salad: 1 head of Lettuce or ½ -3/4 lb Spinach 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced 1 orange, peeled...