Delicious Recipes
Cauliflower and Feta Omlet
5 large eggs 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 medium head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch-wide florets (3 cups) 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 cup crumbled feta (2 oz) 1/4 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves Beat eggs with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat oil in a 10-inch...
Fairy Tale Eggplant, Green Beans and Red Curry Tofu
1 lb. fairy tale eggplant cut in slices 1 med. Sweet or red onion diced 1 lime’s worth of juice 1 tsp. sugar/honey/agave syrup (it’s really to your taste) 1 Tbs. soy sauce or tamari 1-2 Tbs. chopped cilantro or basil for garnish 1 Tbs. diced ginger 1 small...
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...