Tomato, Cucumber and Quinoa Salad
Tomato, Cucumber and Quinoa Salad
½ cup quinoa
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
kosher salt and black pepper
½ pound tomatoes, cut up
1/2 cucumber, sliced
4 cups baby arugula…
Baked Shrimp with Tomatillos
Baked Shrimp with Tomatillos
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped, about 1 cup
1-2 jalapeno chiles, seeded, minced
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 lb tomatillos, chopped
Salt
1/2 cup clam juice OR 1/4 cup water*
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Pico de Gallo Fresh Tomato Salsa
Pico de Gallo Fresh Tomato Salsa
3/4 pound tomatoes (about 2 medium), seeded and finely diced (1 1/2 cups)
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
1 small fresh jalapeño or serrano chile, finely chopped, including…
Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Tomatillo Salsa Verde
3 unpeeled garlic cloves
1 lb. fresh tomatillos, husked, rinsed
1 small onion, quartered through root end
3 to 6 serrano chiles or 2 to 4 jalapeno chilies
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 tsp sugar
coarse…
Peach and Sweet Onion Salad over Summer Lettuce
Peach and Sweet Onion Salad over Summer Lettuce
6 large ripe peaches, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium sweet onion, sliced thinly in crescents
Juice of 1 large lemon (1/4 cup)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon coarse salt
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Orzo with Parmesan and Basil
Orzo with Parmesan and Basil
2 tablespoons butter
cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper
Melt butter in heavy skillet over…
Basic, Italian and Greek Grilled Eggplant Ideas
Basic Grilled Eggplant
1 large globe eggplant (about 1 lb.), trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil; more as needed
Kosher salt
Prepare a medium-high charcoal or gas grill fire. Brush both sides…
Traditional Basil Pesto
Traditional Basil Pesto
4 cups tightly packed basil leaves (about 8 ounces of whole basil bunches)
1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano cheese (about 1 ounce)
3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
1 medium garlic clove, finely chopped
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Slow Cooker Peach and Blueberry Cobbler
Slow Cooker Peach and Blueberry Cobbler
For the filling:
Butter or cooking spray, for coating the slow cooker
2 1/2 to 2 3/4 pounds peaches or nectarines (about 6 medium)
6 ounces blueberries (about 1 1/4 cups)
1/2 vanilla bean
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Frittata with Roasted Green Chiles, Summer Squash and Potatoes
Frittata with Roasted Green Chiles, Summer Squash and Potatoes
3 Poblano chiles, roasted whole on the stovetop or under the broiler until charred and wrinkled on all sides
3 medium waxy potatoes, boiled whole in salted water for about…
Corn and Basil Cakes
Corn and Basil Cakes
1/2 cup white whole-wheat flour (see Note) or all-purpose flour
1/2 cup low-fat milk
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly…
Beef with Broccoli
Beef with Broccoli
1/2-pound flank steak or boneless top round, trimmed
10 sun-dried tomato slices or halves (packed without oil)
3/4 cup boiling water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
Cooking…