Recipes
Late Summer Tomato, Herb and Toasted Bread Salad
May 26, 2017
Ingredients: 1 baguette 1/3 cup olive oil Sea salt and lots of fresh ground pepper 3-4 ripe tomatoes, cored and chopped, reserving juices 6-10 green or black olives pitted and coarsely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely minced or crushed 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves, minced fine 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, minced fine 3-4 fresh...
Read MoreLinguine with Fresh Tomato Sauce
May 26, 2017
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic 3 lbs. very ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped, liquid reserved 1/2 cup coarsely chopped basil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar Salt and Pepper 1 lb linguine 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Freshly grated parmesan cheese Directions Heat 1 tbsp oil in heavy skillet over medium-low heat....
Read MoreButternut Carrot Soup
May 26, 2017
Ingredients: 3 cups peeled, diced butternut squash (about 1 small squash) 2 cups thinly sliced carrot (4 medium) 3/4 cup thinly sliced leek or chopped onion 1 tbsp butter or margarine 2 14-ounce cans reduced sodium chicken broth 1/4 tsp ground white pepper 1/4 cup half and half or light cream Creme Fraiche or dairy...
Read MoreStuffed Squash
May 26, 2017
Ingredients: Butternut or Acorn Squash Directions: Slice in half and remove seeds Fill open cavity with apple sauce and raisins Brown sugar to taste (Optional) Bake in covered casserole dish at 325 or until fork-soft (or uncovered for drier results) – about 1 hour depending on size
Read MoreBaked Garlicky Butternut Squash
May 26, 2017
Ingredients: 1 large (3 1/2 lbs) butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice 1/3 cup fruity olive oil 2 garlic cloves minced (or more) 2 tbsp fresh garlic Salt to taste Liberal seasoning of freshly ground pepper 1/3 cup parmesan cheese Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, toss together squash, olive...
Read MoreSimple Strawberry Jam
May 26, 2017
Makes 8 cups Ingredients 3 pints strawberries, washed, hulled and halved 3 1/2 cups sugar 1 lemon, zest, and juice Directions: In a wide, heavy-bottomed saucepan, place strawberries, sugar and lemon zest and juice. Crush strawberries a bit with a potato masher. Stir over low heat until the sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to high,...
Read MoreScallop and Snap Pea Stir Fry
May 26, 2017
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound small sea scallops, side muscle removed Coarse salt 1 small onion, halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 tbsp grated peeled fresh ginger 1/2 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed 2 tbsp fresh lime juice 1/2 tsp Asian garlic chili sauce 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves Directions:...
Read MorePumpkin Black Bean Soup
May 26, 2017
Serves 5 Ingredients: 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes 1 can (16 oz) pumpkin puree 1/2 cup red onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 tbsp olive oil 4 cups vegetable broth 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 tsp each kosher salt, cinnamon, allspice 1/2 tsp ground pepper 3...
Read MoreSummer Vegetable Gratin
May 26, 2017
6-8 servings as a side dish or 4 as a light entree Ingredients: 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 lb zucchini, ends trimmed and sliced crosswise into 1/4 inch thick slices 1 lb yellow summer squash, ends trimmed and sliced crosswise into 1/4 thick slices ** 2 tsp table salt 1 1/2 lb ripe...
Read MoreLate Tomato Herb and Toasted Bread Salad
May 26, 2017
1 baguette 1/3 cup olive oil Sea salt and lots of fresh ground pepper 3-4 ripe tomatoes, cored and chopped, reserving juices 6-10 green or black olives pitted and coarsely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely minced or crushed 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves, minced fine 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, minced fine 3-4 fresh basil...
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