Grilled Sicilian Eggplant Parmesan

Grilled Sicilian Eggplant Parmesan 2 Eggplants cut into ½ inch slices Handful coarse, kosher salt 1 jar tomato sauce 1 8 oz. block Mozzarella ½ cup Ricotta cheese ½ cup Parmesan cheese Handful fresh basil 2 tablespoons…

Fish Tacos with Pickled Red Onions

Fish Tacos with Pickled Red Onions 3/4 pound pollack or hake or other good white fish Kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground ancho chile or chipotle 1 tablespoon olive oil Pickled onions 1 avocado, cut…

Pickled Red Onions

Pickled Red Onions 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced Bring vinegar, salt, and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat. Stir in onion. Let cool. Drain…

Basil Pesto Chicken Tart or Pizza or Flat Bread

  Basil Pesto Chicken Tart or Pizza or Flat Bread 1 sheet frozen puff pastry or pizza crust or flat bread 1 small head of peeled garlic cloves (optional) 3 heaping tablespoons basil pesto, homemade or store bought 1 scant…

Perfect Basil Pesto

Perfect Basil Pesto 5 to 6 ounces (2 healthy bunches or about 6 cups gently packed) basil leaves, or any other green 1/2 cup pine nuts, or any other nut 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or any other hard cheese 1 to 2 garlic cloves …

Eggplant Caponata Sandwiches with Basil and Mozzarella

Eggplant Caponata Sandwiches with Basil and Mozzarella 1/3 cup olive oil 1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into small cubes, about 4 cups total 1/2 green bell pepper, diced 1 small onion, diced 4 ounces’ white mushrooms, chopped …

Nectarine and Prosciutto Bruschetta

Nectarine and Prosciutto Bruschetta 12 slices grilled sourdough baguette 6 ounces’ goat cheese 12 slices thinly-sliced prosciutto 2 ripened nectariness, sliced thin Good-quality olive oil, to taste Sea salt, to taste   Spread…

Roasted Sweet Peppers

Roasted Sweet Peppers 6 Mixed Red, Green and Yellow Peppers 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt & Pepper 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced 1/4 Cup Fresh Chopped Parsley   Wash and dry the peppers, cut off the tops, and…