Peach Cobbler Cupcakes

Peach Cobbler Cupcakes This recipe from cupcakeproject.com takes the essence of cobbler and turns it into a treat that you don’t need a fork to enjoy.  They are moist and rustic – the cupcakes won’t look identical and the peach chunks…

Sauteed Kale with Pine Nuts and Raisins

Sautéed Kale with Pine Nuts and Raisins This is a classic Sicilian side dish, prepared with leafy greens, toasted pine nuts and raisins. It may sound like an odd combination, but it works; it’s sweet, savory, salty, spicy and just a little…

Chickpeas and Greens

Chickpeas and Greens This recipe goes well with some crusty baguette bread to soak up all of the juices. The lemon juice really rounds out the flavors. This myrecipes.com dish and it can also be made with spinach or collard greens. INGREDIENTS 2 …

Arugula, Watermelon and Feta Salad

Arugula, Watermelon and Feta Salad INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons) 1/4 cup minced shallots (1 large) or very sweet white onion 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 cup good olive…

Tuna, Yellow Watermelon, Mozzarella and Aged Balsamic

Tuna, Yellow Watermelon, Mozzarella and Aged Balsamic From Emeril Lagasse, this recipe is simple, refreshing and light. Sashimi grade tuna can often be purchased at Whole Foods or Westfield Seafood, though you do often have to ask for the…

Eggplant Sandwiches

Eggplant Sandwiches I love sandwiches, especially when I have a fridge stocked full of fresh vegetables. You can vary this sandwich any way you like- add new ingredients, change the bread…the options are endless. I’ve used wheat bread,…

Feta Stuffed Pepper

Feta Stuffed Pepper This is one of my all-time favorite recipes. I’m not sure why, but the combination of flavors works so well together. I’ve tried it with and without the hot peppers and its great either way. There are variations of…

Bruschetta

Bruschetta Fresh tomatoes, garlic, oregano, basil…it’s that magical combination that screams Italian appetizer. This recipe can be prepared in minutes if you have a few tomatoes. It’s best, of course, in the summer months when NJ tomatoes…

Chile Rellenos

Chile Rellenos Roasted poblano chiles stuffed with loads of cheese, battered with an airy egg coating, and fried until crispy equate to the Mexican version of comfort food. This classic recipe from Chow, served with spicy tomato salsa or…

Blueberry, Banana and Basil Smoothie and Sweet Basil Smoothie

Blueberry, Banana and Basil Smoothie Smoothies are a refreshing way to blend many healthy ingredients into one, on the go, drink. This first one happens to be favored by my family and the second is fresh, palate cleansing Giada de Laurentiis…

Fresh Grilled Corn, Poblano and Tomato Salsa and Roasted Poblano Salsa

Fresh Grilled Corn, Poblano and Tomato Salsa INGREDIENTS 1 ear corn 1 poblano pepper 1 quart canned crushed tomatoes 2 cups grape tomatoes, diced 1 red onion, minced 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced 1…

Roasted Poblano Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Roasted Poblano Grilled Cheese Sandwiches INGREDIENTS poblano peppers ½ avocado Squeeze of lime, to taste Generous pinch salt to taste 1 teaspoon butter, melted 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 slices bread, such as sourdough ¾…