Blueberry Quinoa Salad
Blueberry Quinoa Salad
1/2 cup dry quinoa (red or white)
1 cup vegetable stock
5 ounces mixed salad greens
1/2 cup roasted unsalted hazelnuts
1/2 cup blueberries
1 Tbsp. grape seed oil
2 shallots, minced (or sub 1/2 cup sweet…
Creamy Vegan Garlic Pasta with Tomatoes
Creamy Vegan Garlic Pasta with Tomatoes
3 cups grape tomatoes, halved
10 ounces whole wheat pasta (such as penne, linguini or fettuccine | Use less if you want a higher sauce: pasta ratio)
Olive oil
2 medium shallots, diced
8 large…
Open-Face Grilled Eggplant Sandwich
Open-Face Grilled Eggplant Sandwich
Eight 1/2-inch-thick slices of peasant bread
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
One 1 1/4-pound eggplant, sliced crosswise 1 inch thick
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 plum tomatoes, sliced…
Nectarine Pizza
Nectarine Pizza
olive oil for greasing
cheese: fresh ricotta, buffalo mozzarella, goat cheese, mascarpone, whatever you like
1 nectarine, sliced thinly, (not paper thin)
shavings of fresh Parmigianno Reggiano
fresh basil
1/2 cup…
Pickled Nectarine Salad with Arugula and Burrata
Pickled Nectarine Salad with Arugula and Burrata
2 nectarines, thinly sliced
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tsp sugar
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
4 cups arugula
1 cup fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for…
Blueberry, Blackberry and Nectarine Buckle
Blueberry, Blackberry and Nectarine Buckle
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons cold butter
6 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
2…
Potato, Squash and Goat Cheese Gratin
Potato, Squash and Goat Cheese Gratin
2 medium squash or zucchini, about 1/2 pound
4 small to medium red potatoes, about 1 pound
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces goat cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup whole milk
1/3…
Grilled Zucchini and Grape Tomato Salad
Grilled Zucchini and Grape Tomato Salad
1 large zucchini
Extra virgin olive oil
1 pint grape tomatoes
Handful fresh herbs — chives, sage, basil, summery savory, oregano
1 tablespoon extra-virgin finishing-quality olive oil, or…
Roasted Eggplant, Tomato and Arugula Salad
Roasted Eggplant, Tomato and Arugula Salad
1 large eggplant, cut into 3/4 inch slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 teaspoon sugar
2…
Cucumber Dip
Cucumber Dip
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cucumbers - peeled, seeded and chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Place cream cheese in…
Roasted Grape Tomatoes
Roasted Grape Tomatoes
2 cups grape tomatoes
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt-free garlic seasoning blend
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
1/4 cup…
Fresh Tomato Bruschetta
Fresh Tomato Bruschetta
3 to 4 medium ripe tomatoes, at room temperature (1/2 pound or 225 g)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 basil leaves, thinly sliced
Six 1/2-inch thick slices Italian…