Rainbow Swiss Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts

Rainbow Swiss Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds Rainbow or Red Swiss chard 1/2 cup pine nuts (2 1/2 ounces) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 medium torpedo or regular onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup golden raisins, finely…

Roasted Potatoes with Fresh Herbs

Roasted Potatoes with Fresh Herbs INGREDIENTS 1 lb. blue and gold potatoes 1 Tbls. fresh green herbs, minced (rosemary, thyme, and oregano are good choices) 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup olive oil Kosher salt Freshly cracked…

Baked Eggplant Sticks

Baked Eggplant Sticks INGREDIENTS 10 oz. eggplant 1 tsp olive oil 1/2 tsp kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper 1/2 cup Italian Seasoned breadcrumbs 2 tbsp. parmesan cheese 1 large egg white Non-stick oil spray 1 cup marinara…

Grilled Corn with Lime and Chile

Grilled Corn with Lime and Chile INGREDIENTS   Safflower or canola oil, for brushing 4 ears corn, husks and silk removed Lime wedges, for serving Coarse salt, for serving Chile powder, for serving DIRECTIONS Preheat…

Eggplant Sandwich

Eggplant Sandwich INGREDIENTS 8 (1/2-inch-thick) eggplant slices Olive oil 3-4 long hot peppers (seeds removed) OR 2 cubanelle peppers OR 1 large red pepper 4 Slices ciabatta bread 2 tablespoons pesto (you can use refrigerated…

White Bean and Tuna Salad with Celery and Lemon

White Bean and Tuna Salad with Celery and Lemon INGREDIENTS 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed well and drained 2 (5-ounce) cans imported tuna in oil, drained and lightly flaked 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced plus 1/2 cup celery…

Italian Sausage, Long Hots and Potatoes

Italian Sausage, Long Hots and Potatoes INGREDIENTS 1 lb. Italian sweet sausage (regular or turkey) 1 lb. pound of Italian Long Hot Peppers or as many as you want, ends cut off and seeds and white rib cleaned out 1 lb. small potatoes,…

Pan Sauteed Crispy Potatoes and Onions

Pan Sautéed Crispy Potatoes and Onions INGREDIENTS 8-10 small potatoes 1 large, or 2 small, onion (s), sliced thin 4 tablespoons butter (or more if required) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic…

Roasted Long Hot Peppers

Roasted Long Hot Peppers INGREDIENTS Long hots, stem trimmed off Olive oil – enough to thoroughly coat each pepper Kosher salt Garlic cloves, optional (unpeeled) DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In an 8 inch square…

Shrimp and Corn Tacos

Shrimp and Corn Tacos INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 medium torpedo onion, finely chopped 1 jalapeno chile (seeds and ribs removed, for less heat), minced 2 cloves garlic, minced Coarse salt and ground pepper 2…

Raspberry Smoothie

Raspberry Smoothie INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup raspberries 1 ripe banana 1 handful of spinach 1 cup almond milk ice DIRECTIONS Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth [print-me target=".post-content"]

Blueberry and/or Raspberry Crumb Bars

Blueberry and/or Raspberry Crumb Bars INGREDIENTS 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup cold unsalted butter (2 sticks or 8 ounces) 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon salt Zest and juice of one lemon 4…