Delicious Recipes
Chard Stuffed with Lemon Rice
(Serves 8 as a side dish or 4 as a main course) Salt 8 large chard leaves, stems cut away at the bottom 1 C arborio rice 1 large egg yolk 1/2 C grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest 2 tbsp. lemon juice (preparation tip: remember to zest the lemon before...
Fairytale Eggplant in Ginger-Garlic
3-5 fairy tale eggplant, sliced in half lengthwise 3 tablespoons water 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons sake 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 teaspoon rice vinegar 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 inch knob fresh ginger, minced Cornstarch Sugar Heat the oil in a large pan....
Roasted Eggplant, Garlic and Chickpeas with Swiss Chard
1 large sweet onion, chopped 1 sweet pepper, chopped 1 medium eggplant, chopped into 1/2 inch cubes 6-9 cloves of garlic, minced 1 cup chickpeas (use can or use dried chickpeas, soaked in water for 24 hours) 1/2 tsp kosher salt 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided...
Swiss Chard Side Dish
("It will seem like a ton of swiss chard, but it shrinks a lot during cooking" says Elinor Brook) 1 Lb swiss chard (1 bunch) 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp heavy cream 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan Salt and Pepper Preheat the oven to 400F. Wash chard leaves in...
Cucumber and Sweet Onion Salad
3 slicing cucumbers, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced on the diagonal 1 medium sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced 1/2 cup fresh dill, coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar Coarse salt and ground...
Pan Fried Cucumber with Perilla
2 Large Slicing Cucumbers, peeled, sliced in half lengthwise, seeded, and cut crosswise into 1/4" slices 3-4 Cloves of garlic chopped 2 tsp Premium quality light soy sauce 1-2 tsp Clear Chinese Rice vinegar 1/2 tsp white sugar 2 dried chilies de seeded 1 Tb Chili...
Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Thin-skinned English cucumbers, with or without the peel, work well in this salad. serves 6 4 - 5 large vine-ripened tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1/2 teaspoon table salt 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon...
Cucumber-Carrot Pinwheels
* whole cucumbers, unpeeled * whole carrots, peeled Cut cucumber in 3" lengths. Hollow out seeded middle section. Push a carrot into the hollowed out center of the cucumber. Slice the cucumber/carrot wheels into 1/2-inch slices. You end up with a cucumber slice...
Cucumber Purslane Yogurt Salad
* 5 large Cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into quarter-round slices * 1/4 pound Purslane, large stems removed, washed and drained well * 2 tablespoons each, Fresh chopped mint, cilantro and chervil * 4 cups Whole milk yogurt * 1/4 cup Virgin olive...
Cucumber Lemonade (Agua de Pepino)
* 1 cucumber, peeled and cubed * 1 lemon * 5 c water * Sugar to taste Add cucumber and water to a blender and puree. Strain. Add juice of lemon and sugar to taste. Serve over ice. Or grate the cucumber into the pitcher of lemonade. Stir well. Garnish glasses with a...
Sesame Lemon Cucumber Salad
Serves 4 as a side dish 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice from 1 small lemon 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes , plus more to taste 1...
Thai Cucumber Salad
Salad: 2 large cucumbers 1 red onion, finely chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped 1 cup unsalted, roasted or raw, shelled peanuts Dressing: 3 Tbs lemon juice 1 Tbs tamari or soy sauce 1 Tbs sugar, honey or agave...