Rigatoni with summer Squash, Sweet Corn and Basil
Rigatoni with Summer Squash, Sweet Corn and Basil
INGREDIENTS
1/2 box of rigatoni pasta
2 ears of sweet corn
A few (2-4) summer squash
2 cloves of garlic, chopped roughly
1 bunch of fresh Basil
1 lemon
Shaved parmesan
Olive…
Nectarine Shortcakes
Nectarine Shortcakes
Love traditional shortcakes but want to use your seasonal fruit? Try this nectarine variety as seen in Martha Stewart and similarly by Anne Burrell of the Food Network.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 pound nectarines (about 4),…
Eggplant (Aubergine) Salad
Eggplant (Aubergine) Salad
INGREDIENTS
For the Salad:
1 large or 2 small eggplants
Salt and Olive Oil
3-4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
1 -2 teaspoons sweet red pepper and ½ teaspoon hot red pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
For…
Vegetable Grilled Cheese
Vegetable Grilled Cheese
INGREDIENTS
1 red or green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch-wide strips
2 small summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips lengthwise
8 slices whole grain bread
2 cups baby arugula
4 1/4-inch-thick slices…
Eggplant and Squash Sandwich
Eggplant and Squash Sandwich
INGREDIENTS
1 Yellow Squash
1 Asian eggplant
2 oz. of goat cheese, at room temperature works best (or mozzarella)
Arugula or Spinach- washed and dried
Extra virgin Olive oil
Kosher or Sea salt and…
Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
Easy to assembly this Alton Brown recipe proves that a good salad is a snap to make.
INGREDIENTS
8 ounces young spinach
2 large eggs, hard boiled
8 pieces thick-sliced bacon, chopped
3 tablespoons…
Apple and Pear Crisp
Apple and Pear Crisp
From cooking light magazine, you can make this crisp using all apples or a combination of apples and pears….and you don’t have to feel guilty about eating it!
INGREDIENTS
¾ Cup whole wheat flour
1 ¼ cup…
Spinach Dip with Green Bell Peppers
Spinach Dip with Green Bell Peppers
INGREDIENTS
1 (16 oz.) container sour cream (regular or fat free)
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese (regular or fat free)
10 oz. fresh spinach, washed and drained very well and shredded into smaller…
French Toast with Nectarines
French Toast with Nectarines
This Marta Stewart dish is great for dessert, but you can also serve it for breakfast -- just skip the ice cream. Instead of country-style bread, feel free to substitute brioche or sourdough.
INGREDIENTS
1…
Brie, Apple and Arugula Quesadillas
Brie, Apple and Arugula Quesadillas
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons apple cider
3 (10-inch) flour tortillas
6 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, divided
1 apple, cored and…
Chicken, Apple, Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad
Chicken, Apple, Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad
INGREDIENTS
Olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper
1 large shallot (or mild onion), peeled and sliced
1 1/2 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 tart apple,…